Chappell Roan is opening up about the downside of fame. In an interview with The Guardian published on Friday, Roan (born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz) revealed that she's been diagnosed with "severe depression" following the sky-rocketing success her album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess and how she's coping with being in the public eye.

The “Good Luck, Babe!” hitmaker said she believes her rapid rise to superstardom is to blame for her depression.

Singer Chappell Roan has revealed she’s been diagnosed with severe depression and is in therapy, after receiving a backlash from some fans about her attitude towards her growing profile.

Chappell Roan has revealed she has been diagnosed with severe depression following her rise to fame - as she plays three consecutive sold-out shows in London. The US singer has taken The Midwest Princess Tour to Brixton Academy this week but while her performances have been met with rave reviews, she has revealed her mental fragility.