'Gossip' star 'plagued by 'Footloose' fans'

Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford has reportedly been plagued by Footloose fans since rumours surfaced that he has auditioned for the Paramount reboot.

The actor, who plays Nate Archibald in the CW drama, was reported to have screen-tested for the movie following Zac Efron's departure last week.

"They had to beef up security because more girls have been showing up to set every day singing 'Footloose' to him. He couldn't take it anymore, so he's leaving town tomorrow," an unnamed source told E! News.

The original Footloose saw Kevin Bacon arrive in a small town where dancing has been outlawed. Earlier, Efron told Entertainment Weekly that he had ditched the movie for fear of being typecast in musical roles.

Representatives for Crawford and the film have declined to comment.