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Michelle Heaton has completely turned her life around, following a harrowing battle with alcohol addiction that nearly claimed her life in 2020. Now, almost four years sober, the mum-of-two is all about healthy living - she's regularly hitting the gym, often alongside hubby Hugh, and she's mindful of her diet. But most crucially, she steers clear of booze, after medics in 2020 warned her that her liver was failing and she was 'close to death'.

Michelle Heaton, Liberty X singer and in recent years, poster girl for sober living, has been proudly alcohol-free for nearly four years, after her addiction battle almost cost her life.The 45 year old, who once survived on a daily diet of two bottles of wine and a bottle of vodka, has been incredibly open about her journey to sobriety, in hopes of inspiring others.Today, Michelle is thriving, enjoying life with her husband, Irish businessman Hugh Hanley, and their children Faith, 12, and AJ, 10. Here, she shares her powerful story as a beacon of hope for anyone battling addiction and looking to reset their health in 2025... Michelle, you look great.

911 singing star Lee Brennan has posted a video on Instagram to celebrate his 51st birthday, surprising fans with the way he looks as he appears much younger than his age. In the video, he thanked everyone for their birthday best wishes and said: “I’m always overwhelmed with it all, but it is really appreciated, so take care and thanks again.” He added: “We’re off to Malaysia, come on!” before he signed off, referring to the band’s current tour.

Michelle Heaton has taken to social media to share a heart-wrenching video from the darkest days of her battle with alcoholism. The 44 year old former Liberty X star, who has been on the wagon for over three years following a stark warning from doctors in 2020 about her failing liver and being "close to death", marked Alcohol Awareness Week by posting an old clip. The footage, which she found while reflecting on her journey, captures a solitary Michelle unwrapping birthday gifts.

Liberty X star Michelle Heaton has been labelled “an inspiration” by her fans after she showed off her washboard abs and toned back in a gruelling new workout video that she posted to Instagram. Michelle, who often gives fans glimpses into her workout routines, posted the video captioned: “back and bicep attack” as she is seen doing barbell rows and dumbbell curls before posing and showing off her muscular physique.The star penned: “Saturday morning we train ‼ Love a weight lifting session.” Michelle then listed the benefits of weight training as she said: “ Benefits of Strength Training: - Increase Muscle Size and Strength - Strength training can help increase muscle size and strength - Improve Cardiovascular Health - Increase Bone Density - Stabilize and Protect Joints - Reduce Body Fat - Support Mental Well-being - Improve Sleep Quality”.

Michelle Heaton has shared an emotional throwback snap of her first day in rehab two years ago. Showing how far she has come, the former Liberty X singer, who said she never hid her alcohol addiction from her children, looked glum in the flashback image as she stood outside Priory.The 43 year old captioned the image: "#tbt 2 years ago today I arrived on the steps of the @priorygroup.

Michelle Heaton has allegedly been revealed to be the newest celebrity hitting the ice rink in the New Year as part of the latest Dancing on Ice line-up. A source said the team at ITV are "delighted" to welcome to singer as part of the line-up.They continued to tell The Sun: "Michelle has been through a lot over the past few years and she has overcome a lot to make it this far. “She wants to push herself and make her children proud of her." “Michelle is preparing to start her training for Dancing On Ice," it was added.

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 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.

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.

You can get just about anything done at a beauty salon these days, including, it seems, more than one thing done at the same time. Michelle Heaton is noticeably delighted by this concept as well, having just indulged simultaneously in a hair styling appointment and a lip tattoo treatment.The former Liberty X member took to Instagram to share the results of both appointments, and to offer updates with her fans as the transformation process happened. “Had the chop chop,” Michelle first revealed, sharing her new long bob.

Ten years ago, Michelle Heaton was faced with a really tough decision. After finding out she carries the faulty BRCA2 gene and had an 85% chance of developing breast cancer in her thirties, Liberty X star Michelle - now 42 - decided to undergo a preventative mastectomy and reconstruction surgery. In 2015, the star also underwent a full hysterectomy to eradicate the chance of her developing ovarian cancer.

Michelle Heaton has revealed her celebrity pal Katie Price helped pay for her stint in rehab last April. The Liberty X singer told the One For The Road podcast how Katie was key in her recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.The 42 year old told motivational speaker David Wilson on his show: "I should have been on my death bed." When responding to a question about when the star was "done" with alcohol, the singer explained: "I remember being absolutely done for maybe a couple of months, but the absolute 'done, done' was probably a week into the Priory." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page.

Earlier this month Michelle Heaton documented how her ruptured breast implant was spotted after fans noticed her misshapen breast in a photo.The 42-year-old singer sought medical advice after the eagle-eyed fans expressed their concern. Michelle had her implants as part of a double mastectomy and reconstruction 10 years ago due an 85 per cent risk of getting breast cancer in her 30s due to the BRCA gene, and admitted she'd experienced a 'rollercoaster of emotions'.The mum of two told her followers how she is starting the process of getting her ruptured implants removed in a candid Instagram post, writing 'I am excited to be sharing a positive update on my reconstruction… there was a serious risk my breast implants had ruptured.

Since admitting herself to The Priory seven months ago for an alcohol and drug addiction, Michelle Heaton has come on leaps and bounds. As well as finding a new lust for a sober life, the mum of two has revealed her friendships have “come back.” “What I thought was them leaving me because they hated me was actually me pushing them away,” the 42 year old told OK! at our exclusive at-home festive shoot.

After leaving The Priory six months ago, Michelle Heaton is enjoying the benefits of life without booze or drugs. In our new interview, the former Liberty X star, who was days away from death when admitted to the treatment centre in April, reveals she has seen a huge an improvement in her physical health since becoming sober, although admits to some ongoing issues.

Michelle Heaton didn’t enter 2021 in a good place, but she’ll be ending the year happy, healthy and sober after seeking help for her alcohol and drug addictions.The Liberty X singer, 42, was admitted for treatment in rehab in April after three years of daily drinking that left her at death’s door. Now the star, who is practically glowing with health as she poses for OK!’s Christmas shoot at home with her family, is feeling better than ever after celebrating her seven-months-sober anniversary.

Michelle Heaton has admitted she is "grateful" for the time she now has to spend with her daughter Faith after her addiction battle.The former Liberty X star, who recently celebrated 200 days sober, enjoyed a day out with the nine year old as they attended a screening for A Merry KIDZ BOP Christmas at London's Odeon BFI IMAX on Saturday 4 December.Taking to her Instagram account shortly after, the 42 year old, who also shares son Aaron, seven, with husband Hugo Hanley, shared a sweet snap from their mother and daughter red carpet experience. Gushing about the time she spent with her daughter, Michelle couldn't resist adding a lengthy caption to the picture in which the pair had their arms around each other and smiled for the camera.