Cat Burns Opens Up About Personal Health Journey After Celebrity Traitors Success
Rising Star Takes Control of Her Health
British singer-songwriter Cat Burns has made headlines this January after sharing an intimate update with fans about her successful breast reduction surgery. Cat Burns has shared that her breast reduction surgery was successful, marking what she calls “the start of my new life”. The 25-year-old artist, who recently captivated audiences on The Celebrity Traitors, opened up about her deeply personal decision to undergo the procedure.
A Long-Awaited Decision
On Thursday (8 January), the singer-songwriter shared an update with fans to her Instagram Story, explaining her reasons for the surgery. The singer and former Celebrity Traitor wrote that she had “always struggled” with her breasts, as they caused her “so much pain when exercising”. Burns also revealed she “deeply hated the sexualisation it brought”, demonstrating the emotional toll the issue had taken on her wellbeing.
Burns shared the news in a post on her Instagram story and said she was “overwhelmed” with happiness and relief after struggling with her body since she was 12. The artist explained that after trying various alternatives without success, she decided to proceed while she “was young and healthy and by the universe’s graces able to”.
From TikTok Sensation to Chart Success
Cat Burns has become one of Britain’s most exciting musical talents. Catrina Burns-Temison (born 6 June 2000) is a British singer-songwriter who gained prominence with her 2020 single “Go”. The song’s popularity increased in 2022 through TikTok, eventually reaching number two on the UK singles chart. Multi-BRIT-nominated, double-platinum-selling South London artist Cat Burns’ career trajectory has gone from strength to strength, from becoming the biggest-selling British female artist of 2022 to receiving several accolades and counting.
She has been nominated three times for the Brit Awards, whilst also earning recognition through three Brit Award nominations, and a spot on the 2024 Mercury Prize shortlist. Burns released her debut album Early Twenties in July 2024, followed by her second album, ‘How To Be Human’, last October.
Looking Ahead with Optimism
The surgery represents more than a physical change for Burns—it symbolises her commitment to self-care and authenticity. Burns pushed back her UK headline tour to April 2026, saying that she was “taking care of [her] wellbeing”, demonstrating her dedication to prioritising mental and physical health alongside her thriving career.
For her growing fanbase, Burns’ openness about her health journey offers an important reminder about body autonomy and the courage it takes to make personal healthcare decisions. As she recovers and prepares for her rescheduled tour, fans eagerly await the next chapter of this talented artist’s remarkable career.