United Kingdom, July 8 -- Michelle Heaton "never thought" she would be able to perform without alcohol.

The Liberty X singer, 45, spent years battling a drinking problem before checking into rehab in 2021 to receive help, and she is now able to "sing and dance better" since quitting booze.

Speaking on Good Morning Britain, she said: "I'm able to perform without alcohol, and that was something that I never thought I was able to do.

"I didn't know how to perform without alcohol and it's a whole different ball game now - I can actually sing and dance better."

At the height of her alcohol problem, Michelle used to disguise bottles of vodka as sparkling water.

The star also used to promise herself she wouldn't drink heavily the following ...