Photos that sparked wild rumours: James Blunt with Hayden Panettiere
These are the photos of James Blunt and Hayden Panettiere which sparked wild rumours he was the 'famous British singer' who the late actress was put into bed with when she was just 18.
TL;DR
- Photos of James Blunt and Hayden Panettiere from 2009 have led to rumors Blunt is the "famous British singer" mentioned in Panettiere's memoir.
- Panettiere's memoir describes being encouraged by a friend to get into bed with a thirtysomething British singer-songwriter when she was 18.
- James Blunt shared an article by journalist Dean Piper that argues the timeline of the alleged incident does not fit with Blunt's age and the dates of the photos.
- Blunt's representatives have previously denied any insinuation that he is the singer referenced in Panettiere's memoir.
- Panettiere's memoir details her feeling of betrayal by her friend after the encounter, comparing it to being treated like a 'call girl'.
- Hayden Panettiere was found dead on August 16, with a DEA probe joined into the cause of her death.