Frankie Bridge Opens Up About Eating Disorder

Frankie Bridge recently attended the Vautrait show during Paris Fashion Week, gracing the front row in a striking oversized beige suit. The ensemble featured voluminous palazzo pants and a matching jacket, cinched at the waist with a black leather belt.

Amidst the fashion event, Bridge, known for her role on Loose Women, revisited her past struggles. She revealed that during the height of The Saturdays' fame, she battled both depression and an eating disorder. The singer explained that her eating disorder stemmed from a desire for control in a life that felt increasingly not her own.

Bridge detailed how food became a means of asserting control when other aspects of her life felt overwhelming due to severe anxiety. She described a restrictive diet, focusing on energy drinks and limited food options, admitting she wasn't even aware she wasn't eating properly until advised by her therapist.

The former pop star also spoke about the onset of depression, which began shortly after she joined The Saturdays at 17. She described the demanding schedule of the band, where life was dictated by others, leading to a sense of lost control and burnout. A particularly difficult moment involved a concert in Ireland where her distress led to hospitalization.