{"id":146723,"date":"2025-05-31T11:53:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T11:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/146723\/"},"modified":"2025-05-31T11:53:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T11:53:14","slug":"90s-pop-star-broken-by-addiction-warns-celebs-to-be-very-afraid-over-tell-all-expose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/146723\/","title":{"rendered":"90s pop star ‘broken by addiction’ warns celebs to be ‘very afraid’ over tell-all expos\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former 90s pop star and Celebrity Big Brother contestant Kavana has been very candid about his addiction battles, but now he’s promised to be honest over his heyday experiences too<\/p>\n

Nineties pop sensation Anthony Kavanagh warned celebs to be ‘very afraid’ over his upcoming autobiography. The now-47 year old singer who had a string of hits including I Can Make You Feel Good, Crazy Chance and MFEO using the stage name Kavana, made the threat prior to the release of his explosive memoir, Pop Scars, which he’s promising will tell all about his experience with fame.<\/p>\n

The singer has been candid about his battles with addiction since hitting the spotlight as a fresh-faced 20 year old nearly three decades ago, when he graced the covers of teen pop magazines including Smash Hits.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Pop Idol star Rik Waller unrecognisable with brand-new career 24 years later<\/a>\"AnthonyNineties pop sensation Anthony Kavanagh warned celebs to be ‘very afraid’ over his upcoming autobiography(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n

Last year, he candidly shared on Instagram<\/a> a before-and-after photo that illustrated his journey from a dark place last year to a successful recovery, along with an encouraging caption for his fans: “Recovery is possible.”<\/p>\n

He spoke about how vastly different he looked compared to one and a half years previously, when he was at a low ebb, and explained how he’d taken steps to get help.<\/p>\n

\"Kavana\"Anthony candidly shared a before-and-after photo that illustrated his journey from a dark place to a successful recovery(Image: Anthony Kavanagh\/Instagram)<\/p>\n

Leaving a powerful comment with his images<\/a>, he said: “On #addictionawarenessweek I want to make anyone struggling aware that recovery is possible. 20 months ago I was lost, broken and hopeless. Ask for help, I’m so glad I did.”<\/p>\n

Celebrity pals rallied around with messages of encouragement, including former Bad Boys Inc singer Matthew Pateman who declared, “Proud of you,” while Steps’ H Watkins chimed in with a heartfelt, “Proud friend,” and 911’s Lee Brennan added: “Superstar.”<\/p>\n

\"Kavana\"Kavana had a string of hits including I Can Make You Feel Good, Crazy Chance and MFEO(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

But with the release of the book , some of his friends and acquaintances in the industry could be in for a shock. Back in 2017, Anthony spoke to Attitude magazine<\/a> and promised that he’d write a revealing memoir about his time in the music industry, to lift the lid on the wild goings on of the seemingly-innocent 90s pop scene.<\/p>\n

He told the publication: “I am very excited about it. It\u2019s more of a memoir, I\u2019ll save the autobiography for when I\u2019m older. It\u2019ll be warts [and all] and recalls what was happening back in the pop industry back in the 90s and when I went to live in Hollywood. There are some really outrageous stories that most people wouldn\u2019t know about. Yes, people should be afraid\u2026very afraid.”<\/p>\n

\"GreaseHe was a finalist on the TV competition Grease Is the Word (Image: Ken McKay\/Rex Features)<\/p>\n

And it seems the former idol is excited about what’s to come, as he recently promoted the book on his Instagram page. Alongside a shot of its cover, featuring an image of Kavana at the height of his success, he said: “Can\u2019t believe I\u2019m saying this but I actually wrote a book. Like by myself, like those grown ups do. POP SCARS covers all things 90s pop but more importantly what happens AFTER fame.”<\/p>\n

\"PopPop Scars is said to cover all things 90s pop and what happens after fame<\/p>\n

And he continued: “It\u2019s about teenage fame, loss, addiction and hope, and how not to iron a white Kappa tracksuit. It\u2019s been described as \u2018Laugh out loud, jaw dropping, and heartfelt\u2019 but you can decide that. Come join the ride with me. More news to come. This is for the underdog.”<\/p>\n

After his pop career ended, Anthony stayed in the spotlight, going on to star in Hollyoaks<\/a>: In The City in 2006, before becoming a finalist on the TV competition Grease Is the Word in 2007, auditioning for The Voice<\/a> on ITV<\/a> and finishing seventh<\/a> on Celebrity Big Brother<\/a> in 2015. He later revealed a 12-month stalking hell<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"AnthonyAnthony was evicted from the Big Brother house(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n

He also came out as gay in 2014<\/a>, revealing a past secret romance with Stephen Gately from Boyzone. But his addiction battle followed, with Anthony previously confessing he felt “guilty and sick” for relapsing, saying: “Ok. I think it’s important for me to be transparent about my recovery. I relapsed after 100 days of sobriety. I feel guilty and sick and I hate myself after letting the people I love down. I thought I knew better. I have to start again.”<\/p>\n

Pop Scars, by Anthony Kavanagh, is released by Bonnier books on 17 July<\/strong><\/p>\n

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