A 66-year-old Melbourne man has been formally charged with stalking members of Kylie Minogue’s family.
John Skyllas faces two counts of stalking after allegedly repeatedly contacting the pop star’s parents and brother over several months.
On top of the alleged repeated contact, Skyllas is accused of sending gifts and making false claims that he was in a relationship with Minogue.
Kylie Minogue’s family granted safety orders
The family of the Aussie pop princess supplied Victorian Police with material alleging stalking behaviour by Skyllas over several months.
Police have since obtained personal safety intervention orders against him, preventing him from “stalking, harassing, threatening or assaulting” the family. The orders also prohibit him from approaching within five metres of Minogue’s parents or brother, or attempting to contact them.
The Herald Sun reported that court documents allege Skyllas sent a “large number of text messages” to the family.
The messages allegedly included claims that he was dating Kylie Minogue, and that the pair were in love and “still together”, in texts sent to Minogue’s father.
It is also alleged Skyllas repeatedly sent gifts and small trinkets to the singer’s family, and that he loitered near their homes, workplaces and local post offices.
The publication also reported that Skyllas allegedly approached Minogue’s brother Brendan Minogue at his workplace and took photos outside.
Skyllas is due to face the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in November.
Previous security concerns
Minogue has previously faced security scares.
In 2019, she reported concerns to police after a man was allegedly seen hanging around her London home. The man reportedly harassed neighbours while trying to locate her address and repeatedly rang her doorbell to get her attention. No arrests or charges were made at the time, though police reportedly issued a formal harassment warning.
The latest allegations come as Minogue continues to enjoy a major career resurgence, with fresh music, live performances and ongoing devotion from fans around the world.
For her family, however, the court case now centres on personal safety, boundaries and the distress that can come when celebrity obsession allegedly turns into repeated unwanted contact.
