The Sad Decline Of Sarah Harding

From glamorous pop star with the world at her feet to recovering addict

- Jack White

At 20, Sarah Harding seemed to have it all. One fifth of Girls Aloud, she should have had the brightest of futures. Fast-forward 16 years and a barely recognisable Sarah is on our TV screens appearing on Celebrity Big Brother.

Sarah, now 35, is undoubtedly struggling to cope in the house. She was branded ‘unstable’ by CBB co-star Brandi Glanville and viewers were concerned to see Sarah drinking despite being a recovering alcoholic.

It was later reported that Sarah was given time out from her housemates to ‘gather her thoughts’ and speak with a team of health professionals after breaking down multiple times.

But what happened to the fresh-faced, confident and gobby girl who shot to fame alongside Cheryl Tweedy, whose quiet life now with One Direction boyfriend Liam Payne and their baby boy Bear couldn’t be more different?