Giovanni (John) Palumbo, the Ottawa doctor charged with stalking singer Shania Twain will be held in custody following a failed Bail Hearing at Toronto's Old City Hall.

Palumbo has entered a guilty plea to criminal harassment by watching and besetting, as well as failure to comply with a court order. He is awaiting sentencing following the testimony of Ottawa psychiatrist Dr. Helen Ward, who found him to be criminally responsible for his actions against Twain. In a surprise bail application, Palumbo proposed he reside without supervision at his last known address, the tony Royal York Hotel in Toronto.

Despite potentially being in a time-served position, Ontario Court Justice Richard Schneider ordered Palumbo to remain detained, citing an absence of a plan of supervision and continued safety concerns for the singer. Twain had testified by video link from Europe that she feared for her safety after observing Palumbo outside her Muskoka cottage in August 2009. Palumbo has been imprisoned since he was arrested outside the Juno Awards this past March.

Sentencing for Palumbo continues on November 15.