Jamelia has praised EastEnders for tackling a domestic abuse storyline – admitting that the plotline was what helped her leave an abusive relationship herself.
Speaking on Loose Women, the presenter and singer referred to the long running and harrowing story arc involving Trevor and Little Mo Morgan which saw her violently attacked and emotionally abused.
15 years ago, Jamelia left a damaging three year relationship with a partner who abused her. But she said that she still feels the effect of what happened to her to this day.
Discussing how the EastEnders storyline helped her leave her ex, Jamelia explained: ‘That was what gave me the strength to get out of that relationship. I had a small baby and I thought – that can’t be me.