Celebrity Traitors star Cat Burns reveals heartbreaking inspiration behind new album

Celebrity Traitors star Cat Burns has opened up on a devastating loss as she admits she was "in the storm".

On the hit BBC One show, just comedian Alan Carr and singer Cat Burns remain as the traitors as the stakes grow higher towards the final.

This past week saw thecelebrities banish their first traitor of the popular series after Jonathan Ross was singled out. Delivering his iconic exit line, he said: "I am now, and I have been all through the game completely faithful... to the Traitors."

The Celebrity Traitors final is set to air on Thursday, November 6 on BBC One at 9pm.

The 25 year old singer has won over viewers with her strategic gameplay, quickly establishing herself as a standout amongst the 19 celebrity contestants vying to win up to £100,000 for their chosen charity, reports Wales Online.

Beyond the reality competition, the rising star has enjoyed remarkable success since breaking through in 2022 when her single 'Go' went viral on TikTok - subsequently landing her a Song of the Year nomination at the 2023 BRITS.

This weekend, the artist is set to take to the stage on Strictly Come Dancing, performing during the programme's Halloween special.

The musician has candidly discussed her experience with bereavement, dedicating her latest record to a particularly difficult period. Her sophomore album "How to be Human" dropped on October 31.

Cat wrote on Instagram: "I went through a real ego death last year after losing my grandad and going through a breakup at the same time.

"While I was in the storm I knew I wanted to document my experience in song form, to show the reality of how hard it was, but also so I could see if would ever get out of it, because if I'm being honest I really didn't think I was gonna get through that time of my life.

"It's honest, it's uncomfortable, and it's really scary for me to release, but that is true art to me. if it doesn't cost you anything then what's the point?".

Fans quickly rallied behind the star, with one supporter commenting: "Yes, yes and YES! Your first album helped me so much when I was going through a rough patch so I'm really excited about this one!".

A second added: "your honesty about grief and breakup hits deep thank you for making the storm into songs."

Last year, Burns shared the heartbreaking news of her grandad's passing, describing him as a "fighter". In an emotional tribute, she wrote: "I promise to keep your legacy alive. I promise to let people know your name, our name, as far and as wide as I can."

Alongside her forthcoming second album, the artist has also revealed plans for a UK tour, with tickets already in high demand.