Danniella Westbrook reveals she was 'really ill' and felt 'broken' after very public split from Brian Harvey By POPPY ATKINSON GIBSON Published: 20:02 EST, 16 November 2024 | Updated: 20:09 EST, 16 November 2024 e-mail View comments Danniella Westbrook has revealed she was left completely broken by her high profile split from Brian Harvey. The former EastEnders star, 49, dated Brian, 50 from 1991-1995 at the height of his band East-17's fame. But in the first episode of BBC documentary Boybands Forever, Danniella discussed the tole her former partner's fame had on their relationship.
In the three-part series, the actress revealed that Brian's manager at the time, Tom Watkins, had urged her to split from the lead singer or it 'wouldn't end well' for her because he 'always wins'. But the star explained that they were in love and were trying to make it work but following the intense media scrutiny, the they were forced to go their separate ways. Daniella then revealed that the breakdown of their relationship sent her over the edge and increased her drug use in an attempt to cope with feeling 'broken'.
Danniella Westbrook revealed she was left completely broken by her high profile split from Brian Harvey The former EastEnders star, 49, dated Brian, 50 from 1991-1995 at the height of his band East-17's fame Daniella then revealed that the breakdown of their relationship sent her over the edge and increased her drug use in an attempt to cope with feeling 'broken' She said : ' It we.