Masked Singer's tragedies - heartbreaking death, child loss and domestic abuse battle

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The Masked Singer is in full swing with its explosion of lavish costumes and surprising celebs as the new ITV season bursts onto our screens.As the talented stars take to the stage to hide behind outrageous costumes, a slew of the show’s former contestants have a faced a series of tragedies away from all the glitz and glamour of the singing reality show.From Mel B’s domestic abuse scandal, the tragic loss of Nicola Roberts' former Girls Aloud bandmate Sarah Harding and scandalous celebrity breakups, these stars have faced tough times throughout their lustrous careers.Let’s take a look…After seven years with her long-term partner Eddie Boxshall, the stunning star announced the pair had tragically decided to split earlier this month.The 47-year-old presenter told her fans on Instagram that she "had to make the difficult decision not to continue in our relationship".She added: "I will always treasure the good times we spent together, and the memories made."We ask that you please respect our privacy at this time, especially for our children."The pair were well known to fans for starring in Channel 4's Celebrity Gogglebox.Filming from the living room of their Essex love nest, the pair's infectious banter and sweet romance had made them seem like a perfect match.Denise is mum to daughter Betsy, whom she shares with her ex partner and West End star Lee Mead.

While Eddie is dad to Jordan, 25, and 22-year-old Leah from a previous relationship.The bubbly TV star was unmasked as Fox back in 2020 having made it all the way to the semi-finals.The former Spice Girl has spoken openly about being subjected to an alleged decade-long “reign of terror” in an abusive marriage to former husband Stephen Belafonte.In 2014, Mel B and Belafonte.