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DAYTONA, FL – FEBRUARY 08: Hailie Deegan, driver of the #4 Monster Energy Ford, during qualifying for the Lucas Oil 200 Driven By General Tire on February 8, 2020 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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DAYTONA, FL – FEBRUARY 08: Hailie Deegan, driver of the #4 Monster Energy Ford, during qualifying for the Lucas Oil 200 Driven By General Tire on February 8, 2020 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Whenever any athlete becomes successful, fame goes hand-in-hand with it. Unfortunately, there is also a dark side to that kind of fame. As it turned out, NASCAR Truck driver Hailie Deegan and her boyfriend Chase Cabre, had a small brush with it.
Thank you for all the nice comments about what me and @CabreChase are dealing with. It’s a product of me openly sharing my life with my fans. Unfortunately theirs bad people who want to take advantage of that. It’s a horrible feeling always having to watch your back.
— Hailie Deegan (@HailieDeegan) April 5, 2022
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Apparently, the couple had a massive scare when Deegan had to deal with a potential stalker. It got to a stage where she was forced to miss the Freedom 500 race due to death threats. She and her boyfriend recently took to YouTube to explain the situation and how harrowing it was for them.
It's sad that people do that and can't treat you like a human being even though you're a celebrity. Praying everything gets figured out!!
— Patrick Brown (@Patrick83657704) April 5, 2022
I am so sorry this is happening. I have been harassed by fake drivers' accounts too, but I never realized just how dangerous this situation can get for everyone involved. I'm sending all the positive vibes that this resolves and both of you can regain your peace of mind. ❤️
— Brooke (@fayre1919) April 5, 2022
Speaking about the experience, she said, “There was an eight-page handwritten letter sent to David Gilliland Racing, which is a team I race for in the Truck Series. Stating that he was dating me and in a relationship with me for multiple, multiple months. He was in love with me, infatuated with me, I was his soul mate. It kind of scared me a little bit, because I’ve dealt with stalker situations before. People being obsessive over me, and actually taking action on it.”
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What else did Hailie Deegan say?
Deegan suspected that the person who penned the letter must have been a victim of a catfishing incident. To be precise, somebody possibly posed as her and decided to lead the person on a wild goose chase. What Deegan and Cabre did not like was that the person who wrote the letter, then took to social media to discredit their relationship.
Such a rough situation. I get requests from 5-10 accounts pretending to be a variety of different people daily. It's sad that people can't put this kind of energy into being productive members of society. I hope things get better for you both asap.
— Jon Geller (@jon_geller) April 5, 2022
@HailieDeegan I no it’s a strange world out there just stay positive and you and chase keep y’all’s head held high and stay strong in the word of god he will get you through this we are praying for y’all.
— Robbie Holcombe (@jimmyjohnsfan4) April 5, 2022
The person had some sort of delusion that Cabre was ill-treating Deegan. However, the Truck driver insisted that those were simply fabrications. She also confessed that she would not be normally too worried about it. However, what scared her was that the culprit lived in her neighborhood. As a result, Hailie Deegan felt ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘scared’.
You guys got this! I’m so surprised the cops can’t do anything. Violent threats are illegal in nearly every state. Makes me so mad you give us so much and someone can threaten to take that away. Sending you prayers for strength and safety. Don’t let this get you down. ❤️
— Airwrecka (@EMOL83) April 5, 2022
I am so sorry that this is happening to u and Chase, no human should ever have to go through with this, stay safe, stay strong and hopefully this can get resolved soon, you know that we are all here to support you both ❤️🙏
— DAW50N (@DAW50N237) April 5, 2022
Up until a while ago, the stalker seemed relatively harmless. However, that all changed a week ago, when he threatened bodily harm or potentially kill Chase Cabre. According to Deegan, the aggressor has a past criminal record. It explains why both of them are so worried.
It’s ridiculous you and your boyfriend have to deal with this nonsense. I will keep both of you in my prayers. Stay strong! 💪
— Tanner (@michaelaadland) April 5, 2022
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It’s very cool that you’re willing to be so open with your daily life. BUT, the very real danger created by this openness isn’t worth the risk. You do not owe your fans, or anyone, that level of risk.
— Mike White (@bigbleudriver) April 5, 2022
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The situation was so dire that they even involved the police. Suffice to say, the couple was quite restless for a few nights. Both of them are taking as many precautions as possible because this is a scary scenario. They did reach out to the person, multiple times, but the message appears, hasn’t sunk in. In light of this, many fans flocked to social media to applaud Deegan and Cabre for being extremely brave in such a situation.
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