Being in the Spice Girls was an insane experience.

Everybody starts with a clean slate only altered by unnecessary hate.

I recognise a lot of myself in these kids who enter shows like Pop Idol. It's very hard to get into the music industry and you have to take every opportunity that you can. Something like Pop Idol is a great opportunity but unfortunately, I think it's tainted by the people that make these shows.

I know I'm not a great singer. But I love to sing and I like to use my voice in different ways.

I swear in real life-probably too much-though I don't swear in front of my gran. We adapt to every situation.

At the back of my mind there is always a fear the depression could return but I do all the right things. I try to get the right amount of sleep because I know that I need sleep to function and I need to eat properly and to do some exercising.

Give it your best shot, have a good time and if it doesn't work at least you tried!