Michelle Heaton said she feels "a lot stronger" as she celebrated being nearly 18 months sober.
Earlier this year, the TV personality and former Liberty X star, 43, revealed how her addiction to alcohol saw her rushed to hospital. While in hospital, Michelle was told she was days from death.
The mum-of-two said she was incredibly unwell, with translucent skin as doctors gave her the harrowing news. Since then, Michelle had a 28-day stay at the Priory rehabilitation centre, something she said "saved her".
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Michelle said: "I was a completely different person, selfish, and I just didn't recognise it at the time. Looking back I don't know who that person was".
However, Michelle is now celebrating being nearly 18 months sober. Speaking to Lorraine Kelly, she said: "I can't believe I was here 16 months ago, telling my story, what had been happening to me and how I needed to focus on the future.
"Now we're here, I feel so lucky, and always a massive thank you to your support, me and my husband can't thank you enough, you've been amazing to us."
Lorraine said: "Well, you've done all the work yourself, that's the thing, you've got to decide that you want it and you've gone for it." While on the show, Michelle confirmed she is the latest celebrity to be confirmed to be taking part in Dancing on Ice 2023.
She told Lorraine: "I'm so excited - I can't believe it. Me and the kids are such huge fans of the show in general. I've always wanted to do it but I know I would never have been able to complete in 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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