Kate Lawler has been left calling herself a “broken woman” after suffering a drunken tumble while celebrating her brother’s wedding in Portugal. The former Big Brother winner, 46, shared the awkward moment on Instagram after a spectacular backwards fall from a chair during the reception.
The Incident
Kate served as a bridesmaid and looked stunning in a figure-hugging dress. However, things went wrong when she stood on a chair to encourage guests to take their seats. Waving her arms, she bounced slightly and lost her balance, crashing backwards onto the floor. She rolled onto her front before family members helped her up. Undeterred, she climbed back on the chair, this time with her father standing behind her.
Social Media Reaction
Sharing the clip, Kate wrote: “This is why I shouldn't drink alcohol.” She later poked fun at herself, joking she was a “broken woman” as Celine Dion’s My Heart Will Go On played over the video. Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh commented: “Bloody brilliant,” with a laughing emoji. TV presenter Anna Williamson added: “Pahahahahahaha iconic.” Fans also reacted, with one writing: “You styled it out bloody hilarious,” and another saying: “It's the roll and the styling out that done it for me.”
Aftermath
Kate later updated fans with another video after the weekend’s celebrations caught up with her. “Gosh, I'm a broken woman,” she admitted. Quoting EastEnders character Ian Beale, she added: “In the words of Ian Beale... 'I've got nothing left'. Three days of drinking, partying, dancing, shouting, eating, and not sleeping... I'm done. I'm done in.” She relaxed in the car with a face mask as she headed home.
Motherhood Reflections
The update comes after Kate recently wrote for Metro about life as a mum and criticism for having one child. She said: “As the world gets crazier, I've never been more secure in my belief that my family of three is perfect.” Kate, who shares daughter Noa with husband Martin, revealed she never planned on becoming a parent before Martin spent six years convincing her. “It was the best decision we've ever made,” she said. She also addressed abuse for not giving Noa a sibling, adding: “I don't know if it's ever possible to escape mum guilt. All women are shamed over their parenting choices at some point...”
