But Nikki Grahame, who has struggled with anorexia since the age of eight, found living in the public eye only intensified her eating disorder.

In April 2012, weighing just 5½st and battling depression, she overdosed on sleeping pills and was sectioned.

But as she bares all in our exclusive photo shoot, Nikki, 32, tells Closer it’s only since leaving the celeb circuit and moving to France last August that she's finally happy in her own skin.

The petite 5ft star is now 7st and has a healthy BMI - 19.1 (the normal range is 18.5-25) for the first time in her adult life.

And now, after putting on 13lbs and going up a dress size she reveals she's finally winning her battle against the eating disorder, and looking to find her Mr Right.

She says: "After BB, I felt my weight was under constant scrutiny.

NICOLE SCHERZINGER REVEALS EATING DISORDER PAST: 'IT'S A HORRIBLE DISEASE'

"Everyone knew I had an eating disorder and would watch what I was eating. I hated seeing photos of myself.

“But since moving, I'm a healthy weight for the first time in my life - I'm so proud of myself.

"I’m not strict with my calorie intake - I love french foods, like cheese and bread."

To read more on Nikki's incredible story, get your copy of this week's Closer - out now.