A deeply worried Michelle Heaton is said to have 'begged' close friend Katie Price to seek help after her arrest on suspicion of drink driving on Tuesday.
Hours after the incident, The Sun reported that 43-year-old model, TV personality and ex I'm A Celebrity contestant Katie was arrested by officers “on suspicion of driving while above the legal limit for alcohol and drugs”.
A Sussex Police spokeswoman told the paper: "Police responded to reports of a single-vehicle collision on the B2135 near Partridge Green around 6.20am on Tuesday (September 28).
“A woman, 43, was arrested on suspicion of driving while above the legal limit for alcohol and drugs, and has been taken to hospital to be checked over."
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And now Liberty X star Michelle is said to be deeply worried about Katie.
The pair have been friends for over two decades now, with Michelle being bridesmaid for Katie on multiple occasions and the model being a strong source of support for the Gateshead-born singer as she went into rehab earlier this year.
A source has 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.
"Michelle has known Katie a long time and has begged her to go back to rehab to kick her demons for good."
Michelle took to Instagram on Wednesday morning to post: "As you all know, Katie was there when I needed her and I of course are there for her," adding: "Our friendship over 21 years is built on trust."
Early on Tuesday evening, Katie's loved ones posted on her Instagram account to post: "As a family we have been and will continue to help Kate get the help she needs.
"We hope that she will realise she cannot battle her issues alone. We would kindly ask that the media and wider public give Kate the time she needs to seek the necessary treatment, so that she can hopefully return to the Kate we know and love as a mother, daughter and sister.
The post added that relatives were "deeply worried," about Katie, adding “We know she lives her life publicly and to many she is fair game, but as a family we hope she can find her path privately moving forward during this very difficult period in her life. We are not asking for sympathy - just that it is recognised that Kate is unwell.
“We take great comfort in reading the messages of support and love for Kate that we will pass on to her, in the hope that these positive messages will spur her on.”
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