It was set to be a highlight of the Northamptonshire festive calendar. But the people of Kettering have been left in the dark after Lindsay Lohan went silent on her offer to turn on their Christmas lights.
The Mean Girls actor accepted the unusual invitation from local Conservative MP Philip Hollobone after she criticised the town’s residents on Twitter for voting for Brexit. The tweet in which she said “Sorry Kettering but where are you?” was described as “fierce and offensive”.
“Everyone knows where Kettering is, it’s famous as the home of Weetabix,” said Hollobone, inviting Lohan to switch on the Christmas lights to “redeem her political reputation”.
To the town’s surprise, Lohan said she would be “happy to switch on the Christmas tree”.
However, in the four months that have passed, the actor has gone quiet on the invitation and has not responded to messages from the organisers. With the 24 November ceremony to switch on the lights approaching, the council has still to confirm her attendance.
Hollobone said: “She said she would come and switch on the Christmas lights at Kettering but, despite everyone’s best efforts, it’s simply not been possible to track her down.
“She needs to know when and where she needs to be.”
Previous figures who have switched on Kettering’s festive lights include local panto stars and schoolchildren. Hollobone said Lohan should follow through on her promise to the town. “I take the simple view that if you undertake to do something, you should do it,” he said.
“The message is, ‘Lindsay Lohan please get in touch, your public awaits’.”
