Michelle Heaton, who took part in Dancing on Ice in 2023, has always spoken openly about her previous alcohol addiction. She has now posted a harrowing photo taken before she was first admitted to rehab as she celebrates two years sober.
The throwback image on Instagram shows her outside The Priory looking pale and gaunt. Michelle said she was "bewildered" and "very frightened" when she first entered rehab. She said: "Bewildered, confused, sad, sick and very frightened. That day I took my last drink. Therefore my sobriety date is tomorrow... It feels like a lifetime ago and in some ways like it was yesterday.
"I can still remember heading into there wanting to come out a controlled drinker. A normal drinker. I had no idea how bad I actually was, and that that day would be my last day of drinking." The comments were flooded with messages of support from Michelle's celebrity friends.
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Lorraine Kelly, host of ITV1 morning show Lorraine, said: "So proud of you" followed by a red love heart emoji. TV presenter Lisa Snowdon said: "An amazing achievement - huge love to you Michelle" followed by a red love heart emoji.
Her husband Hugh Hanley wrote: "So proud of you and how hard you work to achieve all these wins, I know it’s not easy but you are an inspiration to myself and the kids."
Former EastEnders actress and fellow 2023 Dancing on Ice star Pasty Palmer posted eight red love heart emojis and TV personality Denise van Outen also sent a heart emoji. Previously Michelle, who was also part of the band Liberty X, has shared photos from her addiction, including the night she was rushed to hospital after collapsing two years ago.
In that emotional post, she said: "Two years ago this was me... I was admitted to hospital, not for the first or the last time." She told her followers that she had left the hospital and went straight to an off-licence to buy vodka. You can keep up to date with the latest TV and showbiz news by signing up to the newsletter here.
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