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Inside caring Tulisa's turbulent relationship with mum Ann Byrne after I'm A Celeb star was named her primary carer at the age of 11 as she battled schizoaffective disorder


The straight talking N'Dubz star has swapped her native north London for the unpredictable wilds of rural Australia after signing up for the 24th series of the ITV show.

And with the dust barely settled on her first week in camp, the singer, 36, was on hand to offer emotional support to retired boxer Barry McGuigan as he reflected on the tragic death of his daughter, Danika. But mental health issues would take their toll, and at the tender age of 11, Tulisa was thrust into the role of primary carer for her mum as she battled a combination of bipolar and schizophrenia. Appearing in the 2010 documentary, Tulisa explained that her mother’s illness had made her upbringing so difficult that she rebelled by drinking, taking drugs, joining a gang and even attempting suicide.

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