Sarah Harding reveals she is a ‘changed person’ and has put her party girl past behind her as she enters the Celebrity Big Brother house
SARAH HARDING entered the Celebrity Big Brother house last night looking radiant in a black suit.
And the GIRLS ALOUD singer’s housemates will be relieved that they won’t have to worry about her drinking all the free booze.
In her only interview before taking part in the Channel 5 reality show, the girl dubbed Hardcore Harding revealed she is a changed person, having put her partying past behind her.
Sarah said: “I played up to a caricature when I was in the band, always pouting in photos and being the entertainer.
“But I’m also emotional and sensitive, not as thick-skinned as people think. I live in the country and I’m older and wiser.”
In 2011 Sarah had a stint in rehab to beat depression, alcoholism and an addiction to sleeping pills. While she still drinks, she sticks to “a glass of wine at lunch” rather than wild nights out.
She said: “I won’t be drinking much, I’d like to keep a level head, stay sane and avoid dramas.”
And while she's still a singer - releasing Threads in 2015 - she's also gone into acting too.
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Last year, Sarah was forced to pull out of Ghost The Musical due to painkiller abuse triggered by a painful knee injury sustained on Channel 4’s ski contest The Jump.
She said: “I don’t regret doing the show and I’m off medication now.”
Sarah keeps in touch with former bandmate NADINE COYLE but says CHERYL, NICOLA ROBERTS and KIMBERLEY WALSH keep to themselves.
She said: “I FaceTimed Nadine a couple of weeks ago, that was fun. It’s difficult to stay in touch with the others as we’re all quite busy.
“We have their numbers, we don’t have to prove it to everyone on social media. Those three have always been close.”
Sarah’s love life has been turbulent too. Her exes include CALUM BEST, DJ TOM CRANE, who she was engaged to, and Mark Foster.
But as long as she doesn’t face any love dramas in the house, things on that front are looking up — with Sarah revealing she has a secret boyfriend.
She said: “I’m spoken for so I won’t be flirting with anyone in the house.
“I’ll miss him and my three dogs the most. I would love to be a mum one day, that would be nice chapter to add to my life.”
We're sure her boyfriend (and the dogs!) are glued to the telly at home.
And here's who Sarah is up against in the house...
Karthik Nagesan
The Apprentice '16, fired in week seven
Amelia Lily Oliver
Finished third on X Factor 2011
Jordan Davies
Ex On The Beach and dated Towie's Megan McKenna
Sandi Bogle
Goggleboxer stalwart with pal Sandra Martin
Sam Thompson
Made In Chelsea, single after splitting with co-star Tiff
Jemma Lucy
Tattooed glamour model was in Ex On The Beach 3
Chad Johnson
The Bachelorette US reality star nick-named Bad Chad
Marissa Jade
Opinionated model from US reality show Mob Wives
Paul Danan
Ex-Hollyoaks and original Celebrity Love Islander in '05
Brandi Glanville
Real Housewives of Beverley Hills
Trisha Paytas
US YouTuber who posts videos with a sexy twist
Derek Acorah
TV medium joined Yvette Fielding on Most Haunted
Shaun Williamson
Best known as Barry from EastEenders
Helen Lederer
Comic actor played Catriona in Absolutely Fabulous
