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Ian Watkins Dead

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Americano75 · 11/10/2025 17:25

Gosh, how sad. (100% sarcastic)

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/ian-watkins-dead-lostprophets-paedophile-36052854

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DramaLlamacchiato · 11/10/2025 17:53

CryMyEyesViolet · 11/10/2025 17:50

Well I’m truly astounded that people listen to music and think about the lead singer and their life while listening to it.

I don’t hear an R Kelly song and immediately think - sex trafficker, or an MJ song and not enjoy it because of paedophilia allegations. It’s separating art and artist I suppose.

And there were other people in that band whose livelihoods he destroyed. I’d be more than happy to enjoy their work and have them be paid royalties for it.

Can you remember the last time you heard a lostprophets, R Kelly or Gary Glitter song on the radio? I can’t

Lighteningstrikes · 11/10/2025 17:53

He must have been living in fear for his life for a long time. Good!

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LakieLady · 11/10/2025 17:52

SlashBeef · 11/10/2025 17:38

Im really glad he spent some years in prison before being put down. Hopefully he was scared every day.

I have a slight sadness to think that he won't be spending any more time fearful of the next shanking that's coming his way, tbh.

Cornflakegirl7 · 11/10/2025 17:52

Americano75 · 11/10/2025 17:44

I really, really didn't think I'd have to.

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I can't fathom how anyone could possibly think you weren't being sarcastic.

youalright · 11/10/2025 17:52

Its about time we got some good news in this country. Well done to whoever did it and well done to the officers who pretended not to notice as it happened

Bagsintheboot · 11/10/2025 17:51

SpottyAardvark · 11/10/2025 17:45

Woo-hoo! 🥳 🍾

Well done, that prisoner. Give the man an OBE. I hope the police & authorities find a wall of silence & ‘no evidence’ in their investigations.

Huntley next, please! 🤞

The other prisoner is also likely a severe sexual offender given that he was a) in HMP Wakefield and b) in contact with Ian Watkins (IW would not be in with the normal pool but kept separate with the other extreme sexual offenders).

I don't think they deserve an OBE...

CryMyEyesViolet · 11/10/2025 17:50

Well I’m truly astounded that people listen to music and think about the lead singer and their life while listening to it.

I don’t hear an R Kelly song and immediately think - sex trafficker, or an MJ song and not enjoy it because of paedophilia allegations. It’s separating art and artist I suppose.

And there were other people in that band whose livelihoods he destroyed. I’d be more than happy to enjoy their work and have them be paid royalties for it.

DrowningInSyrup · 11/10/2025 17:50

Simonjt · 11/10/2025 17:44

Oh dear.

But hopefully something will be done to make sure both inmates and staff are safe within the prison.

I agree actually. Not all prisoners are violent and depraved. This could have happened to anyone in there and that's scary.

maureenponderosa · 11/10/2025 17:50

maureenponderosa · 11/10/2025 17:47

Fab news!
Also, I'm thrilled to hear of H from Steps' continued vitality.

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I can't edit for some reason but I meant vitality!

Puppycrate · 11/10/2025 17:49

Americano75 · 11/10/2025 17:49

She offered this to him.

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Horrendous

SpottyAardvark · 11/10/2025 17:49

TheSpottedZebra · 11/10/2025 17:29

Stabbed to death in prison, apparently.

Poor people that have to clear up.

I imagine that they will view hosing his blood & entrails into the gutter where they belong as a badge of honour. Now feed his corpse to the dogs.

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Americano75 · 11/10/2025 17:49

Puppycrate · 11/10/2025 17:48

What on Earth ??? I did not know that about this case . Did she go to prison too ? I assume the baby was taken off her ?

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She offered this to him.

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Mummyof32023 · 11/10/2025 17:49

The other one

RiderGirl · 11/10/2025 17:49

I absolutely loved Lostprophets. Never listened to them again after the news of his crimes/conviction. I hope he rots in hell and had a miserable death.

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Americano75 · 11/10/2025 17:48

TLOAS · 11/10/2025 17:47

SAD? He conspired with a woman to r*pe the baby she was pregnant with.

Do you genuinely think I'm sad about the death of a prolific paedophile?

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welshcakesandtea · 11/10/2025 17:48

I rarely celebrate a death. But fucking cheers to that 🍻

Puppycrate · 11/10/2025 17:48

TLOAS · 11/10/2025 17:47

SAD? He conspired with a woman to r*pe the baby she was pregnant with.

What on Earth ??? I did not know that about this case . Did she go to prison too ? I assume the baby was taken off her ?

maureenponderosa · 11/10/2025 17:47

Fab news!
Also, I'm thrilled to hear of H from Steps' continued vitality.

BatchCookBabe · 11/10/2025 17:47

I see it's on SKY NEWS now.

Yes, it looks like it's true.

Shame. #sarcasm. Wink

TLOAS · 11/10/2025 17:47

SAD? He conspired with a woman to r*pe the baby she was pregnant with.

SmearedLippie · 11/10/2025 17:47

He wasn’t stabbed, he had his throat cut apparently.

I hate violence, but it’s hard to feel anything for that evil piece of shit.

Boomer55 · 11/10/2025 17:46

Good. We needed sons good news. 🍾🍾🍾🎉

SpottyAardvark · 11/10/2025 17:46

BatchCookBabe · 11/10/2025 17:43

I am seeing reports saying he has been stabbed, but not dead...

So, I wonder if he is.

You saying 'how sad' should have had #sarcasm after it @Americano75

Sky News are reporting that he’s dead.

ruethewhirl · 11/10/2025 17:46

Only thing about slashing the jugular is he wouldn't have suffered long enough. But presumably it was done that way to ensure he wouldn't survive.