Tanya Bardsley broke down in tears live on Sky News over the cost of living on Monday, as she recalled her former cleaning job and being in a 'dark place' over her financial situation.
The Real Housewives Of Cheshire millionaire, 41, is married to professional footballer Phil Bardsley, 36, who rakes in £22,500 per week from Premier League club Burnley.
Speaking to Kay Burley, she recalled her poverty-stricken past before finding her big break as a model in the early 2000s.
It follows comments from safeguarding minister Rachel Maclean that people should 'take on more hours' at work or move to a 'better paid job' to protect themselves from cost of living surge.