Overview

• On her Get A Grip podcast, she said she had been pretending to be happy and cried for about three hours during a recent breakdown.
• She confirmed she is working with therapists Nick and Eva Speakman to manage stress related to joining Strictly Come Dancing.
• The television personality remains a confirmed contestant, with training under way ahead of the live shows later this month.
• Pattison framed the series as a step toward being seen as a television presenter and respected author rather than a reality-TV figure.
• She said she has used a career vision board for years, including images of Strictly and the BBC, to plan this move.