Celebrities are used to having the limelight to themselves. It gives them a platform to entertain, speak up, and share stories with their beloved fans.

However, fame comes with a few setbacks—some even life-threatening.

In a candid yet chilling on-air confession, an Aussie radio icon shared a mind-boggling experience that—at some point—disrupted her daily routine.


Australian radio host Kymba Cahill shared a harrowing account of her 'scary' stalker encounter that lasted for two months.

The Perth-based host and mainstay of MIX 94.5's Pete and Kymba for Breakfast—known for her vibrant personality and engaging content—opened up about the darker side of having a public profile.

During a segment with her co-host Pete Curulli, Cahill revealed her frightening experience, akin to Netflix's popular series Baby Reindeer.

'I remember years ago, I had a stalker when I worked here, and that got a bit out of hand,' she shared.

'I don't know who the person was, and they kept coming into the reception area asking to see me or pretending they had a meeting booked to see me and that they had a time booked.'

'And the receptionists were just going "No, she doesn't book meetings with people here. That's not possible," and he kept pushing and pushing,' she added.

Despite being turned away, the man's attempts to meet Cahill became increasingly aggressive.

'It got to the point where they would call me and say, "Don't come to work yet because he's here, and he won't leave because he's waiting for you,"' she recounted.

'I couldn't come to the building, and then it got to the point where he came and frequented so much—and was being so strange—that management arranged for security to follow me from home each day and drive me home every day so that this person wasn't around.'


Cahill lived under the shadow of this threat; her movements were monitored, and her sense of security shattered.

The police became involved and reviewed numerous CCTV footage to identify her stalker.

The man ceased pursuing in a fortunate turn of events and 'disappeared'.

'Thank goodness because I guess they've gone away, but it means they obviously found somebody else,' Cahill said.

Reflecting on the ordeal, Cahill highlighted the vulnerability that comes with a public profile.

'We've put ourselves into a position where people feel like they might know us…that they feel like we're close to them. Sometimes, that blurs the lines of what kind of relationship you have with them,' she said.


Cahill's experience was one of the many predicaments public figures have faced—fans or individuals becoming fixated and crossing the line from admiration to obsession.

In a related story, veteran journalist Liz Hayes shared her struggles with stalkers, as one man started stalking her since the late 80s.

Liz said the stalker has robbed her of her sense of safety, and this has impacted her decision to reduce her visibility on TV.

These stories are reminders of the importance of personal safety and the need to be vigilant about our privacy and boundaries.

It's also a call to support celebrities by respecting their personal space and understanding that they deserve the same security and respect despite their visibility.
Have you or someone you know ever dealt with a similar situation? How do you think public figures can better protect themselves? Share your insights with us in the comments below.