All Punked Up

It’s officially spooky season, which means it’s the perfect time to dive into one of the wildest celebrity conspiracy theories out there: the idea that pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne died and was replaced by a look-alike named Melissa Vandella.

Crazy, right?

This bizarre theory first surfaced in 2005 and picked up serious momentum in 2011, thanks to fans piecing together supposed clues from Avril’s music and public appearances. The theory claims that after Lavigne’s sudden rise to fame in the early 2000s, she tragically passed away and was secretly replaced by Melissa, who was allegedly trained to mimic her perfectly.

Check out the latest Unplugged episode and we’ll fill you in on all of the details! Story has the link.