Frankie Bridge Admits Squandering Fortune From Early Pop Stardom

Frankie Bridge, the singer and Loose Women panellist, has candidly revealed that she squandered the money she earned as a child star with S Club Juniors and later with The Saturdays, expressing regret over not managing her finances better. She explained that her parents allowed her to make her own financial decisions from a young age, including having her own bank card, which contributed to her lack of savings despite some financial advice to invest portions of her earnings. Bridge acknowledged that during her early career, she had no expenses like a mortgage or bills and wasn't thinking seriously about the money, which led to her not having anything left from her earnings today. Additionally, she discussed the pressures of being in a girl band, noting the public's focus on appearance and personal life over talent, which affected her. Her recent experiences include being locked out of her Airbnb for seven hours during Paris Fashion Week, highlighting some of the challenges she faces beyond her career. Furthermore, she has opened up about her ongoing mental health struggles, including depression, and the effort it takes to maintain her wellbeing.