The last time I… Katie Piper
TV presenter and charity campaigner Katie Piper, 33, talks us through key moments in her life and how she overcame her biggest hurdles
…told someone I love them
I tell my three-year-old daughter, Belle, and my husband, Richie, that I love them every day. You’ve got to let them know!
…Cried
When we found out my mum’s cancer had returned in September 2016. She’s been fighting it for three years and it’s been really difficult – and she’s got a few more operations to have done. We’re just waiting on results, so fingers crossed.
…made a major mistake
I got a bob and I loved it, but I got cocky and kept getting it trimmed until it was too short and I suddenly hated it. I tried to put hair extensions in but that just looked worse – so now I have to spend half an hour sorting it out every single morning.
…lied
Today to Belle – I said I was just popping upstairs to get a book but I actually had to do some work. She gets really jealous when I go into my study to do work.
…hurt someone’s feelings
I guess I hurt people’s feelings every day. When you’re in the public eye you get so many requests to help with charities – but you have to say no to some. It feels horrible.
…lost my temper
Last weekend we went cycling and I had Belle in a little trailer behind my bike. She’s actually pretty heavy now so it was hard and when everyone was zooming off up the hill I was struggling. I got angry and demanded they wait for me!
…made a big life Change
I’m about to make one – we’re getting a dog! Belle is an only child and having another baby is complicated [due to Katie’s health issues after an acid attack in 2008], so we’re getting a little puppy to keep her company. The Katie Piper Collection with Want That Trend is available at Wantthattrend.com