Michelle Heaton appeared downcast while out on a stroll in London on Friday, after she vowed to support her pal Katie Price after her drink and drug-fuelled car crash.
In her first sighting since her close friend's arrest and subsequent rehab stint, the star, 42, looked to be deep in thought following the news Katie, 43, is facing jail after pleading guilty to a slew of motoring offences.
Katie has checked into The Priory rehabilitation clinic to treat her drink and drug problems, with Michelle saying in a statement in Wednesday she is supporting the star and her family privately.
Downcast: Michelle Heaton (pictured), 42, appeared downcast on a stroll in London on Friday after vowing to support close pal Katie Price following her drink and drug-fuelled car crash
Michelle donned a red puffer jacket, black leggings, two-toned sneakers and a black beanie for the outing.
She swept her brunette locks back off her face, underneath her beanie, as she took her dog for a walk.
Earlier this week, the Liberty X star shared a statement confirming she'll support her close pal Katie 'in private'.
Legal troubles: The Liberty X singer looked to be deep in thought following the news Katie, 43, is facing jail after pleading guilty to a slew of motoring offences
Low-key: Michelle donned a red puffer jacket, black leggings, two-toned sneakers and a black beanie for the outing
Taking to Instagram, the star asked fans to 'give her space' so she can be there for her friend and her family, and urged her followers to 'ask for help' if they need it.
On her grid, Michelle noted that Katie was a huge support to her while she battled alcohol addiction and she intends to do the same in the wake of her charges.
She wrote: 'As you all know, Katie was there for me when I needed her and I of course am there for her!
Statement: Earlier this week, Michelle shared a statement confirming she 'won't be talking' about Katie, after the star was charged with driving while disqualified and without insurance. Pictured with Katie, 43, in January 2010
'Right now, please give us all space. And sorry to those requests to myself and my manager, we will not be talking about this or doing any interviews about it, unless Katie herself or her family wish me to.
'Our friendship over 21 years is built on trust. At this point I just reiterate what her family have already said and will support all in private.
'To anyone else out there who needs help - ask for it and you'll be surprised at the support that's given to you. Asking is the hardest but first step.'
Speaking out: Taking to Instagram, the star penned a lengthy statement confirming she'd be privately supporting her friend and her family, and urged her fans to 'ask for help' if they need it
It came following reports that Michelle 'begged' Katie to seek help for her demons after she was arrested following her car crash.
The singer, who herself faced her own drink and drug battle earlier this year, is reportedly 'desperately worried' for the former glamour model who paid a pivotal role in helping Michelle in her recovery.
A source told The Sun Online: 'Michelle's desperately worried about Katie and wants her to get help. Katie saved her life now she wants to repay the favour. She saw Katie last week and knew something wasn't right - and today's news only confirms her fears.'
Worried: It came following reports that Michelle 'begged' Katie to seek help for her demons after she was arrested following her car crash
The insider told how Michelle has been in contact with Katie's mother Amy, who agrees that her daughter needs help.
They went on: 'Michelle has known Katie a long time and has begged her to go back to rehab to kick her demons for good. She's been on the phone to
