Tulisa Opens Up About the Emotional Strain That Led to Her Departure from I’m A Celebrity and Her Battle with Mental Health in Australia

Tulisa has opened up about the emotional toll of her time on I’m A Celebrity and the struggles that followed.

The 36-year-old singer sparked curiosity this month when she abruptly left Australia before the show’s finale, becoming the third celebrity voted out of the jungle.

She later spoke with The Guardian, revealing the overwhelming feelings she experienced after exiting the show.

“I came out, still followed by cameras, all t**s and teeth,” she said.

“It wasn’t until I was on my own that I felt this introvert-overload. I was hyperventilating, crying. It was too much.”

The Impact of Fame and Trauma

Tulisa admitted she wasn’t sure whether her discomfort stemmed from the constant spotlight or her desire to step away from fame altogether.

Having been at the center of several scandals—most notably the 2012 sex tape leak by her ex-boyfriend Justin Edwards—it’s understandable that she would feel uneasy about being in the public eye.

However, she shared that the leaked footage caused the most lasting trauma.

“It has had the most long-term effects,” she explained.

“It has really affected my love life and my intimacy… I feel so much shame surrounding it that my relationship to sex doesn’t feel the same.”

Celibacy and Self-Discovery

During her time on the show, Tulisa also opened up about her personal life, revealing that she had been celibate for three years and identifying as demisexual—a sexual orientation where attraction is only felt after forming a strong emotional bond.

She explained how her experiences in the past had pushed her further into her shell.

“I only deal with people I already know. I’ve just recycled ex-boyfriends for the past 10 years,” she said.

“A new person coming in doesn’t have a chance.”

Despite this, she remains hopeful, expressing that she doesn’t believe her celibacy will last forever and that she trusts the universe will bring her the right person.

Tulisa’s Health Struggles and Journey to Acceptance

Tulisa’s emotional challenges extend beyond the spotlight, as she also battled Bell’s palsy, a neurological disorder that causes facial paralysis.

Diagnosed in 2020, she struggled with the physical and emotional toll of the condition.

The singer spoke about her frustration with fillers and how they only made her feel more disoriented with her appearance.

“It was not fun, looking in the mirror every day and hating what you see,” she recalled.

“But that was because half my face was full of fluid, so I got fillers in the other half. It was torture.”

Sudden Departure from I’m A Celebrity

Her abrupt exit from Australia, just days after being voted out, fueled speculation about her well-being.

While fans initially wondered about tension between Tulisa and her social media team, insiders later revealed that her decision to leave was linked to struggles with her mental health.

Tulisa addressed her fans in a video, explaining, “I just started to feel overwhelmed. I thought, ‘Do you know what, I really just need to take a bit of time for me and just chill.'”

She shared that adjusting to life after the jungle had been a challenge, particularly given her time away from the spotlight.

Tensions with Friends and Social Media

Reports also surfaced that Tulisa had a fallout with her best friends, Michelle McKenna and her boyfriend, Daniel Johnson, over how they handled her social media while she was in the jungle.

Sources claimed Tulisa was upset by posts that she deemed inappropriate, which led to a major disagreement.

However, Tulisa denied these rumors, stating on Instagram, “I’m just doing a little video to clear a couple of things up.”

Despite these issues, Tulisa still appeared on I’m A Celebrity: Coming Out, a spin-off show that follows celebrities after they leave camp.

However, she was only filmed briefly before departing Australia entirely.

Moving Forward with Hope

Looking back on her I’m A Celebrity experience, Tulisa has shown resilience in the face of numerous personal and public challenges.

She remains focused on her journey of self-discovery and healing, trusting that the future holds better days ahead.

As she continues to navigate her mental and emotional health, Tulisa’s honesty and courage to speak about her struggles are a reminder of the complex nature of life in the spotlight.

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