Tulisa reveals secret health battle following I'm A Celeb exit

Tulisa opens up about mental health challenges

TULISA has revealed the secret health battle that led to her fleeing Australia and the I'm A Celeb wrap party. N-Dubz star Tulisa, 36, confessed she was left "hyperventilating and crying" from pressure she felt and emotional exhaustion after her elimination. She spoke to Paul C. Brunson on his We Need To Talk podcast.

The pressure of the jungle

In the first part of Paul C. Brunson's We Need To Talk podcast, Tulisa candidly shared the mental health challenges she endured both during her time in the jungle and after leaving the show. She admitted struggling to interact with the "happy campers" while privately battling anxiety and breaking down in tears alone in her hotel room.

Near quitting the programme

Speaking ahead of the second part of the podcast, set for release on Monday, Tulisa revealed how close she came to quitting the programme. She recounted a particularly intense anxiety attack, unseen by viewers, that left her in tears and gasping for air.

Recovery and reflection

Tulisa reflected on the period spent with campmates and their families at the hotel post-elimination. After returning home, Tulisa revealed that she spent her first day in bed, switching off her phone and immersing herself in escapism by watching The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Gratitude and support

Despite her struggles, Tulisa expressed gratitude for the channel's support during her difficult moments, saying: "ITV were brilliant and supported me, knowing what I needed to do for myself." The songwriter had largely kept out of the spotlight since her time as an X Factor judge in 2011, when she was just 23.

Addressing alleged fall-out and moving forward

The singer previously addressed reports of an alleged fall-out with best pal Michelle McKenna, who was on hand to greet her when she left camp. Michelle had been in control of Tulisa’s social media during her time on the show and an insider claimed she was unhappy with some of the content posted. However, she spoke out in defence of her friend, insisting there was no issue between them, nor Michelle’s partner Dan.