Van Outen left scarred by sunbeds

Denise Van Outen started her TV career on The Big Breakfast

TV and radio presenter Denise Van Outen has admitted that her face has been left scarred by sunbeds.

The 33-year-old began using the tanning beds in her teenage years and became addicted, she admitted in her Now magazine column.

Van Outen, a judge on the BBC talent show I'd Do Anything, said she now has scars on her face which she has to hide with make-up.

She said: "Tans fade and it's not worth the risk. Now my tan's from a bottle."

Van Outen, who also presents the breakfast show with Johnny Vaughan on London's Capital Radio, added: "I used a sunbed when I was 18 because I didn't know the risks, but I'm paying for it now.

"It's my big regret - I have pigmentation problems on my face. Girls are still using sunbeds, risking cancer for a tan."

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