Avril Lavigne addresses ‘Melissa’ conspiracy theories: “It’s just funny to me”
Avril Lavigne has addressed the “dumb” internet conspiracy theory that she was replaced by a body double named Melissa Vandella over 20 years ago, following the release of her debut album Let Go. In her first-ever podcast interview, on Call Her Daddy, the Canadian pop-punk star is asked by host Alex Cooper about the “crazy rumour out there” about her, to which Avril explains, “Oh… yeah… that one! I know what you’re talking about. I mean, it’s just funny to me. On one end, everyone’s like, ‘Oh my god, you look the exact same, you haven’t aged a day.’ But then other people are like, you know… There’s a conspiracy theory that I’m not me.” She jokingly gives a thumbs-up, and adds, “Cool. Honestly, it’s not that bad. It could be worse, right?! I...
