Celebs Go Dating star Sophie Hermann broke down in tears as she discussed her struggles while in a ‘toxic relationship’ on Wednesday.
The Made In Chelsea star, 33, described her past as ‘a drug she couldn’t get out of’ admitting it was one of the reasons why she’d struggled to find a connection with any man in the mansion.
It comes as it was reported that Sophie enjoyed a secret romance with co-star Tom Zanetti during their month-long stint in the Celebs Go Dating mansion.
Difficult: Celebs Go Dating star Sophie Hermann, 33, broke down in tears as she discussed her struggles while in a ‘toxic relationship’ on Wednesday
Sophie spoke to relationship experts Paul Carrick Brunson and Anna Williamson about her romantic history, after struggling to connect with any of the male suitors in the mansion.
Anna asked her: ‘It’s important to really think about values and what ones are playing into your thoughts, your behaviours, your actions.
‘So respect, can we ask you to talk us through what that value is all about for you.’
Candid: The star described her past as ‘a drug she couldn’t get out of’ admitting it was one of the reasons why she’d struggled to find a connection with any man in the mansion
Tough: Sophie spoke to relationship experts Paul Carrick Brunson and Anna Williamson (pictured) about her romantic history, after struggling to connect with any of the male suitors
‘Issues’: She said: ‘It was like a toxic drug where you constantly break up and then you keep on going back. I had issues with letting go clearly, still have I think’
Sophie broke down in tears as she discussed her struggles in a past relationship.
She said: ‘I’ve been in very toxic relationships before. One was the hardest time of my life.
‘And it was really horrible for me and I couldn’t get out of it, it was like a toxic drug where you constantly break up and then you keep on going back. I had issues with letting go clearly, still have I think.
‘I’ve never spoken about this actually, to anyone… And here we go. It’s just everyone sees this exterior of me, which is very strong and confident and not that.
‘But it’s something that’s almost – it’s not a shield, because it is who I am. Now I just think there’s no one anymore that I like.
Scared: Sophie added: ‘I’ve never spoken about this actually, to anyone… And here we go. It’s just everyone sees this exterior of me, which is very strong and confident and not that’
‘I hate everyone. It’s so bad. I don’t hate everyone, there’s just no one that you feel this connection with.’
A sympathetic Anna reassured Sophie that she shouldn’t blame herself for the ‘toxic’ relationship, telling her: ‘This situations do shape and change us. Because your past has been painful.
‘But whilst you’re sitting with that pain, and perhaps the anger – of course anger. I think you need to forgive yourself for those situations that you were in. Nothing that you went through was your fault.’
Cheeky! On Tuesday viewers saw Sophie Brazenly ask DJ Tom Zanetti on a date after failing to connect with any other male suitors in the house
On Tuesday viewers saw Sophie Brazenly ask DJ Tom on a date after failing to connect with any other male suitors in the house.
Last month MailOnline exclusively revealed that the pair enjoyed a secret romance during their month-long stint in the Celebs Go Dating mansion.
Singletons Sophie and Tom started to privately message while living in the £30million Surrey mansion.
Really? Viewers saw her leave Katie Price’s ex staggered by brazenly suggesting they enjoy a date themselves
A TV source revealed: ‘Sparks were flying between them from the minute they walked into the mansion.
‘Tom had no idea who Sophie was to begin with and that seemed to be an aphrodisiac for her – she loved being teased by him and the banter they shared together.
‘They couldn’t keep their hands off each other and became the talk of the house, especially when the rest of the cast found out they had been secretly texting.
‘Despite coming from very different backgrounds, they really got on – and couldn’t resist spending as much time together as they could in the house.’
Celebs Go Dating continues on Thursday at 9pm on E4.
New couple?: Last month MailOnline exclusively revealed that Tom and Sophie had enjoyed a secret romance during their month-long stint in the Celebs Go Dating mansion