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• Fearne Cotton works as a presenter of radio and television shows including Top of the Pops, the Red Nose Day telethon and BBC Radio 1's Chart Show.

  Fearne Cotton claims she has unknowingly been used as a poster child on pro-anorexia websites. The photo in question was taken during the premiere of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban when she was 20 years-of-age.Mail Online: Fearne Cotton Shrieks After Discovering She's a Pin-up for Anorexic Women (April 9, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Date of birth: September 3, 1981
  2. Place of birth: Northwood, Greater London, England
  3. Parents: Lyn and Mick Cotton
  4. Occupation: Television show presenter, radio host
  5. Is terrified of dry spongesNow Magazine: Fearne Cotton: I'm Absolutely Terrified of Dry Sponges (April 2, 2009)
  6. Age at time of photo: 20
  7. Age at time of documentary: 26
  8. Documentary: The Truth About Online Anorexia

• The Pro Anorexia Photo

  Fearne Cotton said "To think girls would use that is horrific. I wish I could take myself off this website. I don't want to be associated with anything like this" in regards to her photo being used on many pro-anorexia websites. Her reaction to the image being used on these websites can be seen on the documentary The Truth About Online Anorexia on UK channel ITV1.Mirror.co.uk: Fearne Cotton Reveals Horror at Discovering She's a Proanorexia Role Model (April 9, 2009) Her advice to young girls is to "know who you are and love yourself."Female First: Fearne Cotton Anorexia Role Model (April 9, 2009)

• Notable Appearances

  • Top of the Pops
  • Make Me A Supermodel
  • The X Factor
  • The Xtra Factor
  • Top of the Pops
  • Last Comic Standing
  • Only in America
  • Everybody Dance Now!
  • The Guinness Book of Records - Live

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  BBC | Last Comic Standing | Make Me A Supermodel | Pro Anorexia Websites | Anorexia

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