Vicky Pattison breaks down in tears as she opens up on family ...
Vicky Pattison fought back tears as she opened up about her father's addiction and admitted she has feared following in his footsteps
www.mirror.co.ukVicky Pattison has been in the news recently for both personal and professional reasons, with a focus on her family, mental health, and public‑facing roles.[2][3][5]
Emotional podcast interview about her father
In mid‑April 2026, Pattison opened up on the On The Mend podcast with Matt Willis about her father John’s long‑running battle with alcoholism, fighting back tears as she described how she knew about his addiction from a young age and carried that “secret” for years. She also spoke candidly about her own “complex relationship with alcohol,” saying she worries about following in his footsteps and that she is now more mindful of her drinking and mental health.[3][9]
Recent Strictly and TV‑related updates
Following her stint on Strictly Come Dancing in late 2025, Pattison has spoken about the emotional impact of the show, including how she felt “down” for about a week after being eliminated seventh and whether she would ever return to the dance floor. She has also hinted that she may join the Strictly live tour, while continuing to balance her TV work with a more reflective approach to her personal life and identity outside of fame.[6][2]
Public‑facing roles and advocacy
Pattison has also been in the spotlight for a new patron role connected to a cause that involves appearing in Parliament, describing herself as “a bag of nerves” about the responsibility but keen to use her platform for advocacy. At the same time, she remains active in fashion and lifestyle collaborations, including a recent New Look collection that has drawn positive attention from fans and press.[5][7]
If you’d like, I can focus on one specific angle (her Strictly journey, her mental‑health advocacy, or her fashion work) and give a more detailed rundown.