Tulisa Contostavlos fiercely defended by fans as appearance distracts ITV I'm A Celebrity viewers: 'Been through a lot!'

Fans rush to defend Tulisa Contostavlos after I'm a Celebrity viewers brand her 'unrecognizable'

Tulisa Contostavlos has been fiercely defended by her fans after viewers of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! branded her 'unrecognizable'.

The former N-Dubz star, 30, joined the ITV reality show on Sunday night with viewers quick to comment on her appearance.

Many took to social media to say they didn't recognise the singer, with some suggesting she had undergone cosmetic surgery.

However, Tulisa's fans were quick to defend her, saying she had simply changed her make-up and hairstyle.

One fan tweeted: 'Tulisa looks great! She's just changed her make-up and hair. People need to give her a break.'

Another added: 'I think Tulisa looks beautiful. She's been through a lot so it's no wonder she looks different.'

Tulisa has previously spoken about her struggles with mental health and addiction.

In 2013, she was arrested for drink driving and possession of drugs.

She was also acquitted of charges of supplying cocaine.

Tulisa's fans are hoping that her appearance on I'm a Celebrity will help to show the public a different side to her.

One fan tweeted: 'I'm really looking forward to seeing Tulisa on I'm a Celebrity.

'I think she's a great role model and I'm sure she'll show everyone what she's made of.'