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‘I’ve had to get some confidence back with my recovery’: Michelle Heaton reveals she wants to make her children proud with Dancing On Ice stint following alcohol and drug addictions
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Michelle Heaton has revealed she wants to make her children proud on Dancing On Ice following her battles with alcohol and drugs addictions.
The former Liberty X star, 43, who recently celebrated 20 months of sobriety, shares daughter Faith, 10, and son AJ, eight, with her husband Hugh Hanley.
And just a week ahead of her debut on the ITV reality show, she said: ‘I’ve always watched the show and I’m a massive fan of the show.
Good luck! Michelle Heaton has revealed she wants to make her children proud on Dancing On Ice following her battles with alcohol and drugs addictions
‘My bandmate Jessica [Taylor] did it many years ago and I’ve always wanted to do the show but it’s never been my time.
‘Obviously, I’ve suffered from addictions so even though I’ve always wanted to do the show and my name has been in the hat, it was never the right time.
‘I feel really strong and ready. I want to do it because it’s always been on my bucket list. The show is magical – the costumes and doing something that is different and outside my box.
‘I’m not a professional dancer, I’m a popstar and a performer but I’m not professional at anything! I’ve had to get some confidence back with my recovery and I think it’s the right time.’
Cute: The former Liberty X star, 43, who recently celebrated 20 months of sobriety, shares daughter Faith, 10, and son AJ, eight, with her husband Hugh Hanley
She added: ‘When I called my husband and told him I got it he was so happy – he’s my biggest supporter. Faith was with me when I received the call and I cried!
‘Faith said when I was crying that she thought it was bad news and I told her I got it and she hugged me and said, “I’m so proud of you mummy.”
‘My kids are my biggest supporters. You’ll have to tear them away because they’ll be there every week!’
Exciting: And just a week ahead of her debut on the ITV reality show, she said: ‘I’ve always watched the show and I’m a massive fan of the show’ (pictured with Łukasz Różycki)
The singer shared some heartbreaking snaps showing herself with a bruised face after ‘collapsing in active addiction,’ before encouraging her followers to reach out to those who might be suffering to help them turn their lives around.
‘Two years ago this was me… I was admitted to hospital, not for the first or the last time. I had collapsed in active addiction,’ her post began.
‘I left the hospital the next day, I walked over to the off-licence and bought more vodka.
‘Seems insane? It is! But it was the only way I knew how to live. So I thought.
‘I swore to my peers, family and doctors I was on the mend. I meant it. But my mind of an addict had a different plan.’
Michelle then encouraged her followers to reach out to others who might be suffering.
‘New year is a time we all make goals, and resolutions. Why don’t you make your goal to reach out to someone like me?’ she said.
‘Two years ago this was me’: Last month, Michelle shared heartbreaking throwback pictures of herself in hospital after collapsing due to her battle with addiction
DANCING ON ICE 2023: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
PATSY PALMER
AGE: 50
PROFESSION: Actress and DJ
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve turned it down before because I was terrified, but when I turned 50 I made a pact to get out of my confront zone. ‘
EKIN-SU CULCULOGLU
AGE: 28
PROFESSION: Love Island star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve got some amazing news to tell you. I’m so excited, I can’t wait to get myself on the ice and skate. Stay tuned and see you on the ice.’
MOLLIE GALLAGHER
AGE: 24
PROFESSION: Actress
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve not got the best coordination so when people find out they will laugh, but I don’t want to spend my life saying “I can’t do this, I can’t do that.”
JOEY ESSEX
AGE: 32
PROFESSION: Ex TOWIE star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m so excited. I wanted something in my life with structure and it’s more serious than what I usually do.’
CARLEY STENSON
AGE: 36
PROFESSION: Actress and West End star
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’m so excited that I get to learn how to dance…on ice! I’m terrified but can’t wait – I just want to make the most of this whole experience.’
SIVA KANESWARAN
AGE: 33
PROFESSION: Singer
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I want to learn how to skate and make my family proud of me and put on a show for everyone to see.’
JOHN FASHANU
AGE: 60
PROFESSION: Former footballer and pundit
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I am definitely in it to win it.And this may be one of the scariest things I’ve ever signed up for but I couldn’t be more ready for the challenge!’
NILE WILSON
AGE: 26
PROFESSION: Olympic gymnast
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve not done much ice-skating but I am so excited for the opportunity. I’m so excited to get into that routine and to feel like an athlete again.’
JAMES LEE WILLIAM AKA THE VIVIENNE
AGE: 29
PROFESSION: Drag queen
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘To be the first drag artist to take part in one of the big UK reality competition shows is an honour and a big step forward for queer representation on TV.’
DARREN HARRIOT
PROFESSION: Comedian
AGE: 34
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve got giant feet, I don’t skate and I can’t dance. My family has already made bets – they’re making bets that I’ll fall on the first episode!’
MICHELLE HEATON
AGE: 43
PROFESSION: Singer
WHAT DID THEY SAY?: ‘I’ve always wanted to do it but I know I would never have been able to complete anything because of the way I was 18 months ago, so I’m really truly grateful that I’ve got it this year when I’m a lot stronger.’
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