Loud, proud and bubbly Celebrity Big Brother star Marisha Wallace has revealed some of the difficulties and hard times she has faced in her life to her fans before entering the famous house.
Tough moments in her life, that include banned Christmas times and watching her ex-husband's schizophrenia diagnosis unfold, have been life-changing for the West End performer.
The 38 year old told the MailOnline that she remembers hiding festive celebrations from her dad, who also suffered from a diagnosed mental health problem. "My mum tried to put up Christmas trees and a wreath.
He’d take them down. She tried to put up lights. He’d take them down," she said. "And my mum would put our presents in a bin bag to hide them from him.Then on Christmas Day we’d go into a tiny room and have secret Christmas.
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