💬 “I’m Not Sleeping Well… My Brain Feels a Bit Wobbly.”
In a deeply personal post titled “Four life lessons from this week,” Fearne told her followers:
“I’m not sleeping well. My brain is a bit wobbly at the moment, but I’m grasping the lessons life is chucking my way.”
The post came as she admitted privately that the trauma of her past relationship with Watkins has never completely left her. Friends say that even though their romance ended nearly two decades ago, she’s been haunted for years by the things he did — and by the darkness that followed.
A source close to the presenter revealed:
“Fearne has tried to move forward and rebuild her peace, but what Ian did — and everything that came after — left emotional scars. His death has brought up painful memories she thought she’d buried.”
🕊️ A Past That Won’t Stay Buried
Fearne dated Watkins briefly in 2005, years before his horrific crimes came to light. In 2013, he was jailed for abusing children and babies, a case that horrified the world and shattered the image of the once-famous rock star.
Now, with his violent death making headlines again, Fearne’s emotional wounds have reopened. She has reportedly turned to therapy, meditation, and close friends to help her process the renewed wave of anxiety and grief.
💗 Support from Holly Willoughby and Fans
Shortly after Fearne’s Instagram post, her close friend Holly Willoughby, 44, sent a heartfelt message of support, commenting:
“Love you, Cotton Chops.”
The two women, who began their TV careers together nearly 20 years ago, have rekindled their friendship after years apart — with Holly said to be one of Fearne’s closest sources of strength during this emotional time.
Fans also flooded the comments with love:
💬 “You’ve been through so much, Fearne. Sending peace and healing.”
💬 “You’re stronger than you think — your honesty helps so many.”
🌙 Finding Calm After the Chaos
Despite the emotional storm, Fearne continues to focus on her wellbeing, taking time away from social media and pouring her energy into her mental health projects and podcast “Happy Place.”
Her message, though painful, is one of survival — a reminder that even in the aftermath of trauma, healing is still possible.
“Sometimes,” she wrote, “you just have to ride the wave and trust it will pass.” 🌊
📸 Fearne Cotton opens up about sleepless nights, haunting memories, and the emotional toll of her past — following her ex Ian Watkins’ shocking prison death.
