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Danniella Westbrook finds religion

Danniella Westbrook: 'I have given my life to the Lord.'
Danniella Westbrook: 'I have given my life to the Lord.'

Danniella Westbrook has revealed that she is now a born-again Christian.

The former 'EastEnders' actress and 'Dancing On Ice' contestant - who has battled drug addiction in the past - turned to religion last year after relocating to the US.

Westbrook and her husband Kevin were introduced to former drug addict-turned-pastor Jay Haizlip by mutual friends and are now regulars at the evangelical Sanctuary Church in California.

Westbrook told the Sunday Mirror: "I have given my life to the Lord. The first time I came to this church, I felt something so spiritual and amazing, I wanted to cry. After a few visits I found myself walking up to the altar to ask the Lord for forgiveness for my sins."

She added that she has turned her back on fame, saying: "I have no interest in being famous anymore unless it can help me to spread God's word."

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