Fantasia Talks Sadness and Suicide Attempt…on Her Reality Show

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Fantasia Barrino became a hot topic last month when she was hospitalized following a well-publicized affair with a married man. The American Idol 3 winner was rushed to the emergency room after a suspected suicide attempt, wherein she overdosed on aspirin and sleep aids.

The event is detailed in Barrino’s VH1 reality show, Fantasia For Real … and we can’t decide if that’s bold or tacky. At the end of the clip above, Fantasia does seem to be looking at the world with a positive, stable outlook. “Let them talk and let them say what they want to say,” she tells the camera. “But I’m still here.”

Fantasia seems ready to take on the world as gives the camera a smile. “I’m back. Tasia’s back.”

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VIDEO: Fantasia Barrino Explains Suicide Attempt

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During sit-down interviews with both VH1 and ABC, singer Fantasia Barrino admitted her overdose earlier this month was no accident.

“I knew exactly what I was doing. You can’t accidentally take a whole bottle of pills,” she stated.

So what would lead the 26-year-old with a reality show and a new CD to make such a drastic decision? According to singer, her relationship with a still-married Antwaun Cook was just one of several issues in her life.

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Fantasia Barrino: Listen to the 911 Call

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Fantasia Barrino has been released from the hospital and is now recovering at home. The official police report lists Barrino’s Monday overdose as a suicide attempt, but this initial ruling could change as the investigation continues. Fantasia’s overdose was not life-threatening, but she did remain at the hospital for observation.

The 911 call is now available if you want to take a listen. During the call, Fantasia was described as having taken “a bottle of aspirin.” When asked about her condition, the caller reported that she was “slowly losing consciousness.”

Fantasia is facing a lawsuit filed by the wife of Antwuan Cook, Barrino’s boyfriend.

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Fantasia Barrino Hospitalized After Overdose

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Fantasia Barrino is in the Carolinas Medical Center-Pineville following an overdose. Her condition is not critical and it is believed she will make a full recovery.

American Idol‘s Season 3 winner has made headlines recently. The alleged “other woman” in a love triangle, Barrino has publicly stated that she is “not responsible” for the couple’s pending divorce.

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