Katherine McPhee's Secret

Kat has a secret and she's ready to share it with the world. The 'American Idol' runner-up, who is ready to release her own single next Tuesday, admits that she suffers from bulemia and kept it a secret from her fans and the cast and crew of 'American Idol' until now. Katherine was suffering so badly from the eating disorder that it began to impact her vocal chords. She was forced to seek help at a Los Angeles clinic and still attends meetings weekly for support. Ironically, Katherines has actually lost thirty pounds since being in treatment. Part of the therapy was to teach her how to eat healthy and properly and by doing so, she shed excess weight. She will be sharing her story in both 'People' and 'Teen People' and says she is honored to be a role model for young girls and women who are suffering from eating disorders and says she feels better than she's felt in years. She credits her parents and boyfriend for their support through the difficult period of recovery.