Rachel Stevens has told how she is still receiving therapy to cope with her experience of being in iconic noughties bad, S Club 7.
The singer, 43, who is taking part in the 2022 series of Dancing On Ice, explained that she is very good at putting on a show face and putting a lid on things'.
Rachel was a member of the popular pop band from 1999 to 2003 and hit the top spot in the charts four times with singles including Don't Stop Movin'.
Honest: Rachel Stevens has told how she is still receiving therapy to cope with her experience of being in iconic noughties bad, S Club 7
During a new interview with the Sun, Rachel explained how she used to push down how she was feeling, but 'sucking it up' ended up taking a toll on her mentally.
She told the news outlet: 'I've spent a lot of time trying to learn to undo that. It's something I have to work on every day. I still speak to a therapist. That really helps.'
As well as being a member of one of Britain's biggest pop bands, Rachel also took part and came second on Strictly Come Dancing in 2008.
Throwback: The singer, 43, who is taking part in the 2022 series of Dancing On Ice, explained that she is very good at putting on a show face and putting a lid on things' (pictured in 2003)
Despite her showbiz past, Rachel denied that any prior experience she has had will give her an advantage on the ice rink.
Her co-star Brendan Cole has also faced allegations that his professional dancer background will give him an unfair advantage in the competition.
Rachel, who is paired with Brendyn Hatfield, said: 'We all come into the show with our own different backgrounds and careers.
Heyday: Rachel was a member of the popular pop band from 1999 to 2003 and hit the top spot in the charts four times with singles including Don't Stop Movin'
'I'm not a trained dancer. And at the end of the day, it's on ice so no matter what you do, that adds a whole
