Former S Club 7 singer Hannah Spearritt has bravely shared the heartbreaking reason behind her emotional breakdown during filming for Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. The pop star, now 43, revealed that the sudden death of her ex-partner and bandmate Paul Cattermole left her devastated just weeks before the gruelling Channel 4 reality show began filming.
The Tragic Backstory
Spearritt explained how she received the devastating news about Cattermole's passing while already committed to the military-style challenge. "I'd just lost Paul, and then suddenly I'm in this extreme environment," she told The Mirror. The couple had dated during their S Club 7 heyday before splitting in 2006.
Breaking Point on the Show
Viewers will see Spearritt reach her breaking point during an intense interrogation scene where she's reduced to tears. "Everything just came flooding out," she admitted. "All the grief, the pain, the emotion - it was too much." The star had to be comforted by the show's directing staff (DS) after collapsing under the pressure.
A Journey of Healing
Despite the emotional turmoil, Spearritt says participating in the show ultimately helped her process her grief. "It forced me to confront things I'd been bottling up," she revealed. The experience appears to have given her a new perspective on life after tragedy.
The new series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins promises to be one of the most emotionally charged yet, with Spearritt's story being just one of many raw moments viewers can expect.
