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Liberty X superstar Michelle Heaton recently celebrated 14 months of being both alcohol and drug free, but the last 10 years having been anything but plain sailing for the singer. Following two major cancer prevention procedures - a double mastectomy and a hysterectomy - ten years ago, Michelle's body was forced into a premature surgical menopause at just 34 years of age.The Geordie singer then plummeted into a spiral of depression, turning to both alcohol and drugs to ease the pain.This situation also had a huge impact of her marriage to husband Hugh Hanley and on their children Faith, 10, and AJ, eight.

The last decade has been anything but plain sailing for Liberty X star Michelle Heaton. Ten years ago, following two major cancer prevention procedures - Michelle going through a premature surgical menopause at just 34 years of age.The Geordie singer plummeted into a spiral of depression, turning to both alcohol and drugs to ease the numerous medical blows she’d received. All of this had a huge impact not only on her relationships with family, but also on her work as a performer.

In an exclusive interview with OK! this week, Liberty X star Michelle Heaton beams with pride after having celebrated one year of sobriety.Ten years ago, following two major cancer prevention procedures - Michelle going through a premature surgical menopause at just 34 years of age.The Geordie singer plummeted into a spiral of depression, turning to both alcohol and drugs to ease the numerous medical blows she’d received. All of this had a huge impact of her marriage to husband Hugh Hanley and on their children Faith, 10, and AJ, eight. In April last year, the now 42-year-old mum-of-two made the brave decision to check in to The Priory rehabilitation facility in a final bid to save herself and repair relationships with her family.

MIchelle Heaton has shared a selection of 'painful' photos taken during her alcohol battle and recovery, as she marks 14 months sober. The Liberty-X star hopes showing her darkest days will help others struggling with addiction.

Michelle Heaton has shared a series of heartbreaking yet inspiring unseen photos that record her sobriety journey after she recently marked 14 months sober. Former Liberty X star Michelle, 42, had been addicted to cocaine and alcohol before she entered rehab last year.

MICHELLE Heaton shared a series of shocking photos as she celebrated 14 months of being sober. The Liberty X singer, who has been open about her devastating battle to overcome alcohol addiction, updated fans on her journey so far.

Michelle Heaton looked gorgeous as she sported a corset top and pink trousers in an event on Tuesday, 24 May. The former Liberty X singer, 42, attended Selfridge's Flight Attendant First Class Lounge experience. The season two finale of the TV series The Flight Attendant is set to air on streaming Service NOW and Sky Max on Thursday, 26 May.

They may have been runners-up to Hear’Say in the Popstars TV, but Liberty X went on to have phenomenal chart success following the TV talent contest back in 2001.Together Tony Lundon, Kevin Simm, Michelle Heaton, Jessica Taylor and Kelli Young recorded three albums, scored ten consecutive top ten singles in the UK and sold three million records across the world.Their biggest hit, Just A Little, shot to number one in 2002 and the five-piece toured extensively, winning a huge army of fans across Europe as well as winning two Brit Awards for Best British Single and Best British Breakthrough Artist. The group called it a day and went their separate ways in 2007, reuniting occasionally for one-off shows.  After reforming for ITV2’s The Big Reunion in 2012, they went on an arena tour with fellow pop artists including Atomic Kitten, Five and B*Witched.

How would you fancy waking up every morning looking like you had pristine, natural makeup already on your face? Most of us would give a resounding yes to that, and Michelle Heaton is turning her (and our) dreams into reality with the help of semi-permanent makeup. Coming to the end of her journey this week, the 42 year old is taking to Instagram to share the results of her lip blush sessions.This treatment involves depositing pigment into the lips via a needle – a bit like a tattoo – to give a lipstick-like colour that won’t wash off.

Michelle Heaton has shared a Liberty X throwback marking 20 years since the group’s first number one single, Just a Little. The record was released on 13 May 2002 on the group’s debut album Thinking it Over and became one Liberty X’s most successful tracks. As well as reaching number one in the UK, it was well-received abroad and appeared in the top 10 in Australia, Ireland, the Netherlands and New Zealand.

This morning on Loose Women, singer Michelle Heaton broke down after reading out parts of a letter her husband wrote to her whilst she was in rehab.The star has been sober for 13 months, and appeared on Loose Women to speak about her difficult journey both before and after going into rehab. Michelle struggled with a drug and alcohol addiction and admitted that she was given just days to live after her battle with the disease got so bad. After finally getting the help that she needed after a stint in rehab at The Priory, Michelle was given a letter written by her husband at the time.

Michelle Heaton appeared on Loose Women today (Thursday, May 5) and bravely discussed her sobriety.The former Liberty X singer, 42, was speaking to Charlene White, Linda Robson, Sunetra Sarker and Jane Moore. Looking radiant, Michelle, who booked herself into The Priory last year to get help with alcohol and cocaine addiction, was on the show to discuss being one year sober.

MICHELLE Heaton broke down in tears on today's Loose Women as she read an emotional letter from her husband. The recovering alcoholic, 41, was overcome with emotion as she read aloud a note her hubby Hugh Hanley sent to her when she was in The Priory last year, where he said she was "a liar" and "untrustworthy".

Michelle Heaton has recently reached one year of sobriety in an impressive milestone after vowing to overcome her alcohol addiction 12 months ago.The 42 year old tackled her battle with drinking after falling to what she called her “lowest point” last year as she was left her feeling suicidal due to her alcohol dependency. After entering rehab, Michelle has since admitted that the therapy “saved [her] life” as she told Closer magazine: “I’d given up on my life and I didn’t care about losing my family or friends, it was only about where the next drink was coming from. Rehab saved my life – after my medical examination there, they told me I’d have been dead within days if I hadn’t got help." The former popstar joins several other celebrities who have stopped drinking.

Michelle Heaton marks an impressive one year sober after battling alcoholism and drug addiction before turning her life around.

Michelle Heaton has spoken out on her journey to overcoming her alcohol addiction in a brave interview as she celebrated one year of sobriety following her time in rehab.The 42 year old, who recently enjoyed her first family holiday without booze, opened up on in an emotional interview with Closer magazine, sharing that at her "lowest point, I'd wake up in the morning and pray for someone to help me or I just wanted to die." She continued: “I’d given up on my life and I didn’t care about losing my family or friends, it was only about where the next drink was coming from. My skin was grey, I was exhausted and my body was completely unrecognisable and bloated.

BRAVE Michelle Heaton has opened up about her devastating battle to overcome alcohol addiction, saying 'at my lowest point I woke up and just wanted to die.' The Liberty X singer spoke out as she celebrated being one year sober. In an emotional interview, Michelle told Closer magazine: "I'd given up on life." The 42-year-old said: "At my lowest point, I’d wake up in the morning and pray for someone to help me or I just wanted to die.” “I’d given upon my life and I didn’t care about losing my family or friends, it was only about where the next drink was coming from.

Michelle Heaton has spoken openly about her menopause symptoms while revealing that she's been feeling under the weather.The mother-of-two took to her Instagram to post a photo of herself alongside her dog Bella while expressing that she hasn't been feeling quite like herself.Interacting with her 306k followers, Michelle, 42, questioned whether anyone else was feeling the blues while asking women about the symptoms and their experience with menopause.Captioning the Instagram post, she penned: "Anyone else feeling like me & Bella here?"Hers is time of the month, mine is #menopause," she explained to her fans."I’ve been feeling a bit down last few days, irritated and not been sleeping very well. Also, itchy skin and dryness of the mouth.

Read more: When Ant and Dec paid television homage to a classic 1970s episode of the Likely Lads While the following year, Liberty X star Michelle Heaton, from Gateshead, entertained viewers when she entered the Big Brother house for the 2006 series of Celebrity Big Brother, a show saw celebrities participate in the show opposed to ordinary members of the public. However, current rumoured plans for the new series won't feature celebs and will go back to its original roots with ordinary members of the public, the Mirror reports.

MICHELLE Heaton posted a special moment she shared with Nikki Grahame after looking back on "dark" times. The Big Brother star died on April 9 2021 at the age of just 38, following a long battle with anorexia.

***Trigger Warning: This video contains mentions of anorexia*** Tributes are flooding in for Big Brother star Nikki Grahame who died one year ago today of anorexia. In an exclusive interview with OK! magazine, Nikki's mum Sue said if she could speak to her daughter one last time, she'd tell her she was "pretty much the best thing that ever happened to me – she and her sister". "I am so proud of everything she achieved - I'm so lucky she was my girl," Sue said, describing Nikki's incredible life, as well as her serious struggles.