The toxic fallout between Ioan Gruffudd and Alice Evans has plunged to even darker depths — and this time, their children are heartbreakingly caught in the crossfire. In a shocking twist, texts allegedly sent by their eldest daughter Ella to her father have surfaced online, igniting fresh scrutiny over what’s really going on behind the scenes of this venomous family feud.
One message, reportedly from 15-year-old Ella, reads simply: “Why aren’t you helping us, Daddy?” — a gut-wrenching plea that has left followers of the saga stunned. The texts, leaked on social media through a burner account suspected to be linked to Alice, paint a picture of abandonment and emotional turmoil.
But now, close sources on both sides are questioning whether the messages reflect the true voice of the teenager… or whether they are being used as a pawn in her parents’ bitter war.
A friend of Ioan told DailyMail+, “He’s devastated. He says he hasn’t spoken directly to Ella in months. So how could these texts have come from her? It’s heartbreaking to think his daughter may have been dragged into this to serve someone else’s narrative.”
The couple’s split — once a private heartbreak — has turned into a public spectacle since their 2021 separation. Alice, known for her explosive social media rants, has repeatedly accused Ioan of abandoning his family for younger girlfriend Bianca Wallace, painting him as a “runaway father” in post after furious post.
And yet, insiders claim that Ioan has been trying to maintain contact with his daughters — only to be blocked at every turn. Court documents previously revealed that he filed for restraining orders against Alice, alleging harassment and defamation.
A Los Angeles legal expert weighed in: “If these texts were sent by Alice or under her direction, it could be seen as a manipulation of the children and potentially a violation of custody agreements. That’s very serious.”
On social media, the backlash has been immediate — with some fans rallying behind Alice, branding Ioan a “coward” for allegedly ignoring his daughter’s pleas. But others have begun questioning the authenticity of the messages and whether the actress is exploiting her children’s pain for public sympathy.
In a rare statement, a source close to Ioan said, “This isn’t about a father walking away. This is about a man who’s been systematically alienated from his children and now watches helplessly as his ex weaponizes them.”
As for Ella? She remains silent — a teenage girl caught in a war not of her making, her name now dragged through headlines worldwide.
This latest leak has only deepened the wounds in what has become one of Hollywood’s ugliest breakups — a case study in how personal vendettas can spiral into public disasters.
And the question hanging over it all: Is this really Ella speaking… or the echoes of a bitter battle between two parents unable — or unwilling — to let go?
