🔥 Amber Davies Faces Backstage Tension as Rival Hannah Lowther Steals the Spotlight in Legally Blonde Tour 💥

Amber Davies as Elle Woods, the legal eagle lead in Legally Blonde which is currently on tour in the UK and Ireland

Amber Davies is feeling the heat on the Legally Blonde tour after a backstage gaffe and growing rivalry with her understudy, Hannah Lowther. While Amber takes center stage as Elle Woods, viewers and insiders are praising Hannah—a TikTok sensation with 1.3 million followers—who has stepped in and captivated audiences whenever Amber falters. 😱

TikTok star and actor Hannah Lowther is playing Margot, Elle's friend, and is Amber's understudyIn a recent performance, Amber lost her place during a dance number and was seen glancing at Hannah for guidance. The awkward moment went viral, leading Amber to address it in a TikTok video, calling the incident “embarrassing.” But that wasn’t the only drama. After Amber pulled out mid-show due to illness, fans rallied behind Hannah, calling her performance as Elle “unmatched” and even suggesting she should be the permanent star of the show. 💔

A still of a video filmed by an audience member shows Amber, in light pink, looking over to Hannah Lowther, front row second from left, having seemingly forgotten the choreography🎭 The Tension Between Amber and Hannah 🎭

Industry insiders are whispering that the tension between the two actresses is palpable. “Hannah is a million times better as Elle,” a source revealed. “Amber has quite an ego and acts like the star of the show, but Hannah brings energy and sparkle to every performance.” Fans on TikTok have echoed these sentiments, with one commenting, “Amber gives us nothing while Hannah gives us everything.”

After pulling out of Thursday night's performance of Legally Blonde, Amber posted an update to fans on Instagram after the performanceWith Amber’s ego and demands reportedly clashing with her understudy’s rising popularity, the backstage atmosphere is heating up. “When an alternate gets that much praise, it becomes a talking point,” the source added.

Fans took to TikTok to laud Hannah for stepping in on Thursday night, with an audience member sharing a clip from the show🖤 Amber’s Reputation and ‘Passive-Aggressive’ Tactics 🖤

Amber has a reputation for being a diva, according to sources, often expressing frustration when things don’t go her way. From demanding cars to private WhatsApp messages to former colleagues, Amber’s showbiz strops have long been part of her public persona. Even her appearance at the WhatsOnStage Awards raised eyebrows, as Amber snubbed journalists, choosing to pose for photographers instead of engaging with press. 🚨

Hannah performs as Elle Woods, having filled in when Amber was sick to much acclaim from social media usersWhile Amber continues to struggle with comparisons to Hannah, fans are increasingly in favor of the rising star—Hannah, who originally gained fame as the Tesco TikToker during lockdown and has proven her stage presence with multiple West End roles.

Amber as Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby at the London Coliseum last yearWhat’s Next for Amber?

Will Hannah Lowther soon take over as the permanent Elle Woods, or will Amber Davies reclaim her role? The drama surrounding their feud is only intensifying as the West End spotlight shifts and Amber faces mounting backlash from fans and critics alike.