Emotional Sarah Harding breaks down in tears after learning she's a hit with viewers... as it's claimed she's given 'time away' from her CBB housemates amid pressure concerns

By Kayleigh Giles and Julia Pritchard for MailOnline

Published: 18:16 EDT, 8 August 2017 | Updated: 08:08 EDT, 9 August 2017

Her emotional fragility has been made apparent after her many tearful outbursts, with insiders claiming she is often 'given time away' from her Celebrity Big Brother housemates.

But Sarah Harding broke down in tears of joy during Tuesday night's eviction, after it became apparent she had the biggest fan base of all the housemates up for nomination.

As Emma Willis announced the five names at risk of being booted from the house, the audience at the studio cheered the loudest and most animatedly for the former Girls Aloud star, leaving her overcome with emotion. 

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Emotional: Sarah Harding cried tears of joy when she broke down during Tuesday night's Celebrity Big Brother eviction, when it became clear she had the biggest fan base of all the housemates up for nomination

Emotional: Sarah Harding cried tears of joy when she broke down during Tuesday night's Celebrity Big Brother eviction, when it became clear she had the biggest fan base of all the housemates up for nomination

Seemingly in shock, Sarah couldn't help but cry at the reaction, and even covered her face with her hands as the shock continued to strike.  

The response was no doubt a confidence boost for the 35-year-old, who has recently sparked fears she is 'struggling to cope' with the pressures of the show.

Sarah has endured a tough time in the house so far, having been put up for eviction after Paul Danan and Brandi Glanville expressed their concern she was 'unstable'. 

Shocked: As Emma Willis announced the five names at risk of being booted from the house, the audience at the studio cheered the loudest and most animatedly for the former Girls Aloud star, leaving her overcome with emotion

Shocked: As Emma Willis announced the five names at risk of being booted from the house, the audience at the studio cheered the loudest and most animatedly for the former Girls Aloud star, leaving her overcome with emotion

Overwhelmed: Seemingly in shock, Sarah couldn't help but cry at the reaction, and even covered her face with her hands as the shock continued to strike

Overwhelmed: Seemingly in shock, Sarah couldn't help but cry at the reaction, and even covered her face with her hands as the shock continued to strike

However, The Sun now reports that Channel 5 producers have been providing her with help from health professionals, as well as time alone to gather her thoughts, amid fears she will 'walk away' from the show. 

A source told the paper: 'Sarah is not in a great state. She's not coping with the pressure and she's paranoid about what everyone thinks of her.

'She's been spending time talking to the professional team and is being given time away from the other housemates.'

Popular: The reaction was no doubt a confidence boost after her difficult week

Popular: The reaction was no doubt a confidence boost after her difficult week

All for me? The singer lit up with joy as fans applauded her
All for me? The singer lit up with joy as fans applauded her

All for me? The singer lit up with joy as fans applauded her

Admitting producers were keen for her to stick out her run in the Borehamwood mansion, the insider added: 'No one wants her to walk out so it's about trying to get her through these difficult times.'

Concerns for her in the house have been heightened due to her past battles with alcohol and depression, which led her to check into rehab in 2014. 

The new claims of pressure also come as co-star Sandi Bogle appeared to instead throw shade at her - hinting she should not drink, just twenty-four hours after telling her to 'be herself'.

'She's paranoid': New reports also claim Sarah has been given 'time away' from Celebrity Big Brother, amid fears she is 'struggling to cope' with the pressures of the show

'She's paranoid': New reports also claim Sarah has been given 'time away' from Celebrity Big Brother, amid fears she is 'struggling to cope' with the pressures of the show

Getting through: The Sun reports that producers have been providing her with help from health professionals, as well as time alone, amid fears she will 'walk away' from the show

Getting through: The Sun reports that producers have been providing her with help from health professionals, as well as time alone, amid fears she will 'walk away' from the show

The episode began with Sarah and Paul Danan reconciling over their rift, which saw the actor put the blonde up for elimination after her drunken episode.

However reflecting on the situation herself, Gogglebox's Sandi soon took to the Diary Room to express her own opinions on Sarah, and admit that the star should not be drinking if she 'can't handle it'.

She was heard telling Big Brother: 'In here, all eyes are on you. You've got to get up and get over it, and know it's not their house, it's your house', hinting at viewers.

'The things she does are shown, she's on camera', the star continued, in reference to her boozy evening on Sunday - which saw her attempt to motorboat Amelia Lily and even bite her leg. 

Concerned: A source told the paper: 'Sarah is not in a great state. She's not coping with the pressure and she's paranoid about what everyone thinks of her'

Concerned: A source told the paper: 'Sarah is not in a great state. She's not coping with the pressure and she's paranoid about what everyone thinks of her'

Awkward: The new claims also come as co-star Sandi Bogle appeared to instead throw shade at her - hinting she should not drink, just twenty-four hours after telling her to 'be herself'

Awkward: The new claims also come as co-star Sandi Bogle appeared to instead throw shade at her - hinting she should not drink, just twenty-four hours after telling her to 'be herself'

In a seemingly subtle dig at Sarah, Sandi then implied that she thinks Sarah should not be drinking at all, if she does not want to give off a wild impression to viewers.

She finished: 'When she's drinking or behaving in a certain manner, even if Paul does say it, people on the outside are seeing it too.

'If you're a person that drinks and can't handle it, then don't drink.' 

Honest: In a seemingly subtle dig, Sandi implied that she thinks Sarah should not be drinking at all, telling BB: 'If you're a person that drinks and can't handle it, then don't drink'

Honest: In a seemingly subtle dig, Sandi implied that she thinks Sarah should not be drinking at all, telling BB: 'If you're a person that drinks and can't handle it, then don't drink'

Reverse: However, Sandi's comments see her take a complete turn from Monday night, when she comforted a crying Sarah in the house

Reverse: However, Sandi's comments see her take a complete turn from Monday night, when she comforted a crying Sarah in the house

However, Sandi's comments see her take a complete turn from Monday night, when she comforted a crying Sarah in the house.

The girl band star had broken down over Paul's comments claiming she was 'unstable', expressing her concern that her career would now be ruined - as viewers will think she has 'not changed'.

However, Sandi had been seen comforting the star during the fallout, and assuring her that she should be herself, and do what she wants while in the house. 

She said: 'We're living in a bubble, everything is magnified.

'So don't allow it to hurt you. Do you, and be you. I know its hard, but be positive.'

Comforting: She told the singer: 'Don't allow it to hurt you. Do you, and be you. I know its hard, but be positive'

Comforting: She told the singer: 'Don't allow it to hurt you. Do you, and be you. I know its hard, but be positive'

 

 

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