Kerry Katona has opened up on how she felt "worthless" after she was declared bankrupt twice.
The former Atomic Kitten star spoke about her financial struggles on today's edition of Steph's Packed Lunch.
The popular Channel 4 programme was discussing the impact of bankruptcy after statistics show women make up for 64% of people in debt.
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The 41-year-old walked around the streets of Padgate in Warrington where she grew up during a segment to tell her story.
Kerry explained: "I have been on every side of the coin you can think of. I have come from absolutely nothing to joining a girl band, to becoming a millionaire.
"Losing it a second time time to then once again becoming a millionaire."
Kerry became a millionaire overnight following the success of Atomic Kitten and marriage to Brian McFadden.
However, Kerry was declared bankrupt in 2008 after she "trusted the wrong people".
She added: "I was completely ripped off and conned, but I can't blame them all.
"I was doing drugs, I wasn't in the right frame of mind. I entrusted them with my money so it is my responsibility as well."
Kerry opened up on how she was left in a dark place following the bankruptcy declaration.
She said: "I wanted to hide away. I felt a mug. I felt stupid, embarrassed. I felt ashamed. You feel worthless.
"It was absolutely awful to the point where I wanted to take my own life and I understand when people get in debt why so many take their own life because I've been there."
"Anybody who is going through what I was going through, please reach out to talk to someone. I promise you there's light at the end of the tunnel."
Kerry was on the verge of tears when she spoke with best friend, Danielle Brown, who helped her through her dark time by turning up to her house unannounced with a food shop.
She has since turned her life around and she urged people to take inspiration from her story.
Kerry said: "That shows that if I can do it, then anybody can."
Steph's Packed Lunch airs weekdays at 12.30 on Channel 4
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