Singer-songwriter and Celebrity Traitors star Cat Burns has bravely revealed she has undergone breast reduction surgery, ending what she described as 'years of pain'.
A Powerful Personal Revelation
The 25-year-old musician, who captivated the nation on the hit BBC show last autumn, shared the news in a candid post on her Instagram story on January 8, 2026. Alongside a selfie from her hospital bed, Burns explained she had deliberated 'back and forth' before deciding to share this intimate part of her life with her supportive online community.
She wrote that she had struggled with her breasts since they developed around the age of 12. 'They caused me so much pain when exercising and I deeply hated the oversexualisation it brought,' she confessed. After trying various methods to 'work with her body', including different bras, she decided to proceed with the operation while young and healthy.
A New Chapter and Past Honesty
'I want to love my body going into the next part of my life! Today marks the start of my new life!' she declared. Burns confirmed the procedure had gone well and described an emotional moment post-surgery, saying she 'had a big fat cry' after seeing her mother and sister, overwhelmed by the 'amount of relief and happiness' she felt.
This is not the first time Cat Burns has been open about her personal life on a public platform. During her time on Celebrity Traitors, she spoke candidly about being diagnosed with ADHD and autism, a revelation that inspired her co-star Kate Garraway to seek her own assessment.
Inspiring Broader Representation
In a subsequent interview with Metro.co.uk, Burns reflected on the impact of her honesty. She acknowledged her privilege in being self-employed and able to speak openly, hoping it helps reduce stigma. 'Whereas maybe other autistic people or people with ADHD in more of a corporate work space might struggle to speak up,' she noted.
Her openness aligns with the wider praise the Traitors UK franchise has received for its meaningful disability representation. Fellow contestant and winner Jake Brown, who has cerebral palsy, also highlighted the positive feedback from viewers who finally felt 'seen' and 'heard'.
By sharing her surgical journey, Cat Burns continues her mission of using her platform for vulnerability and connection, transforming personal challenges into a source of public inspiration and dialogue.
