TV beauty Katie Piper tells how she faced 34 ops after horror attack

I felt acid melting my face away and wanted to die. Now I'll show the world this evil rapist didn't win

TV beauty Katie Piper tells of her 34 ops after attack

BRAVE: Katie recalls the attack. You can see Katie speaking on video by scrolling down this page

THE WAY SHE WAS: TV beauty

DEFIANT: Katie after the attack

EVIL: Lynch raped Katie

ACID ATTACK: Sylvestre

By Jennifer Wiley, 18/10/2009

TEARFUL blue eyes peer out defiantly from behind the mask helping to hold her ravaged face intact.

Her once beautiful face melted beyond recognition, acid attack victim Katie Piper steels herself to tell her chilling story for the first time.

Because the girl who not long ago was a budding TV presenter is determined that the brutal ex-lover who destroyed her good looks must know he has FAILED to destroy her life.

Evil Danny Lynch had already brutally RAPED Katie, kept her PRISONER and BATTERED her before he decided he wanted to spoil her beauty forever - and sent a henchman to hurl SULPHURIC ACID in her face.

But after 34 gruelling operations to heal her wounds both inside and out - including a WORLD FIRST graft involving a skin substitute - Katie (whom you can see on video below) tells the News of the World: "Danny tried to take everything from me.

"But he didn't get everything. First he stole my dignity and then he took my beautiful face away. He wanted my scars to be a permanent reminder of him - of his evil.

"But I want to show the world what he has done. And I want everyone to know he doesn't win."

In May twisted Lynch, 33, was jailed for life for what he did to Katie. And now the blonde 26-year-old has waived her right to anonimity to reveal her 17-month life-changing ordeal in harrowing and graphic detail:

ON HER RAPE: "He held me down against the bed by the back of my neck and was squeezing the pressure points. I thought he was going to kill me. He'd already started to rape me."

ON THE ACID ATTACK: "I could feel my face melting as the acid ate away at my skin. It was seeping into my throat and down my chest. I started thinking, 'Have I died?'"

Battle

ON HER INJURIES: "I looked in the mirror and was so angry. I wanted to know where my face was so I could go pick it up, put it back on and head straight back to my old life."

Katie had no inkling of the nightmare ahead when she met Lynch on Facebook in March last year.

She was working part-time as a ring girl for martial arts battle events - as well as modelling for catalogues and breaking into TV as a host on cable channels.

"I thought he was good looking," she said. "We talked about martial arts. I was due to be working at a fight on the weekend in Reading and he told me he would try to be in the audience.

"I spotted him in the front row and he came to a party afterwards where we chatted and he bought me a drink.

"We spent a few days messaging back and forth and I finally sent him my number. We decided to meet up for a night out.

"He brought me flowers and a teddy bear. He almost seemed in awe to be dating me - which I found strange but flattering at first."

Steroid addict Lynch, 6ft 4in, was soon infatuated with his girlfriend. Katie says: "There should have been alarm bells. My friends would joke 'He's your stalker'. But I liked how devoted he was. And I liked his athletic body.

See Katie's interview on video

Katie Piper suffered horrific burns in an acid attack

"But it began to become clear to me that he was unhinged and jealous of virtually any man I spoke to. I began to think how I could ease him out of my life."

Then came the night of the rape. They were in a room at the Ramada hotel in London's Bayswater. Katie refused him sex and Lynch exploded with rage. "He pushed me back and I hit my head hard on a photo frame which knocked me unconscious," she says. "I came to with him straddling my neck and hitting my face.

"He pulled me to my feet in a headlock and dragged me into the bathroom. Blood was squirting out the back of my head. He put me in the bath and then started shouting, 'You can't just walk away from me'.

"I was begging him to get me dressed and take me to the hospital. Instead he told me to lie on the bed. I tried to fight back. But he held me down as he raped me. It felt like ages.

"By the time he stopped I was in terrible pain." Lynch kept Katie a prisoner for EIGHT HOURS, kicking and battering her. "He was ranting about how he hated me. I was sure he was going to kill me. He kept hitting my back and neck and legs."

At one point he held a razor to her face in the bathroom. "All I could think was, 'Please, not my face'," she says. "He even used my belt to tie a noose from a door hinge and said he was going to hang me."

She calmed him down and they left the hotel - but he forced her to drive him around London all day before finally setting her free.

Katie didn't go to the police because she was so terrified of reprisals. But Lynch bombarded her with texts and calls as she stayed holed up in her flat.

"It was mental torture. I was hoping he would get bored and leave me alone," she says. But Lynch was lurking across the street waiting to flush her out. And he had bullied pal Stefan Sylvestre, 21, into carrying out the acid attack.

Katie's internet connection went down in the flat and Lynch phoned her insisting she went across the street to an internet cafe to read a message he had left her.

Pounced

Then he watched as she left the building and Sylvestre - in a hoodie and carrying a cup of sulphuric acid - pounced.

"The pain was almost indescribable," says Katie. "At first I thought, 'How rude, that guy has just thrown hot coffee all over me.' But it was so painful and my clothes started to evaporate.

"In one of Danny's calls the night before he'd told me he'd got a present for me that would change my life forever. So I knew instantly he was behind it.

"The pain was so bad I didn't think I was going to live. I knew my face was falling off, I could feel it evaporating. I banged on a restaurant window, my hands burning. They must have thought I was drunk because they locked their doors. I remember hearing this horrible screaming, and I thought 'I wish that would stop', and then I realised it was me. Then I remember hearing voices - it must have been doctors and nurses - but I couldn't see anything, so I thought I was in heaven."

The acid caused third degree burns to Katie's face, neck, chest, upper arms, wrists and hands and left her blind in one eye. It also caused severe damage to her respiratory system when she swallowed acid while screaming.

As she battled the agony Katie could only communicate with her parents, David, 60, and Diane, 58, through written notes. Her first said "Am I dead?" and in another she wrote "Kill Me".

Doctors then began rebuilding Katie's ravaged features - and her surgeon at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Mohammad Ali Jawad, carried out a world-first op on her.

He removed Katie's entire face and used a skin substitute, Matriderm, as a foundation for grafts from her lower back and thighs. Then she was kept in a drug-induced coma for 12 days.

She recalls her horror the first time she was allowed to look at herself in a mirror six weeks after the attack.

"At first glance I thought there was something wrong with the mirror," she says. "I had no eyelids and no hair.

"I remember thinking I don't look like a woman. I thought 'I look like Freddy Krueger'. I wanted to smash the mirror against my face." Bigger challenges were ahead as Katie returned to her childhood home to be cared for by her parents - and to await her attackers' trial. Lynch, from Shepherd's Bush, west London, was given two life sentences, to serve a minimum of 16 years, for the rape and the acid attack. Sylvestre, also from Shepherd's Bush, must serve at least six for the acid attack.

Relieved

Judge Nicholas Browne told them: "The victim had a face of pure beauty. You two represent the face of pure evil."

Katie says: "I was so relieved when it was finally over. I felt like I could finally attempt to put that part of it behind me and get on with my life."

Because she had internal burns, Katie needed nearly 30 operations to repair her gullet and nostrils.

But the ground- breaking surgery on her face worked well and, combined with successful use of her plastic mask, Katie has been able to restore her features.

She must wear the mask for two years, 23 hours a day, as it flattens out any lumps and keeps in moisture. Earlier this year, she met Paddington rail crash survivor Pam Warren who also had to wear a facial mask for 18 months during her recovery. Katie says: "She looks amazing now. It gave me hope. It was really inspiring to meet her."

Last spring, Katie was filmed for three months for a Cutting Edge documentary about her ordeal. She credits the filming and support of her family and her surgeon Mr Jawad for getting her to a point where she is strong enough to come to terms with what happened.

"Although I have been scarred for life I am extremely happy with my new beautiful face," she says. "I look at old pictures of myself now and see her as a girl I spent loads of time with," says Katie. "It's like she was a best friend I'll never see again.

"But I am happy now. I laugh and smile every day. And thanks to the wonderful people around me I am going to be OK."

KATIE: My Beautiful Face, produced by Mentorn, is on Channel 4 on October 29 at 9pm.

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omg dont worry u r still hot the more and more i hear your story the morei get pissed off those guys r lucky that they inprison they should get death row

By lemil lewis.. Posted January 11 2010 at 4:52 PM.

Hey Katie,

i hope you read this, you are such a strong girl...you went through very hard times. I wish you all the happinness of the world.

xxx

By milla.. Posted January 10 2010 at 1:59 PM.

Stay strong.... we know you will.!!!

By Chris & Lisa .. Posted January 10 2010 at 4:11 AM.

Katie, I admire your INCREDIBLE strength. Your beauty will NEVER be taken away by these evil, malicious men. Thank you for being such an inspiration to so many girls that are afraid of standing up for themselves in the face of corrupt and cruel men. Your story has touched millions of lives and we support you by the millions. You are a hero. You are truly beautiful. I know that you will continue to shine on. You seriously have inspired and given me so much strength, personally. Much love and good wishes <3

By Anabell Bernot.. Posted January 9 2010 at 6:17 AM.

Katie, you truly remain a beautiful lady. Stand tall! You totally rock! inside/out!! I am so proud of you! and wish you nothing but the best in your future to come!

By Lana.. Posted January 9 2010 at 4:35 AM.

You are my hero. I look up to you more than any other woman in hollywood, because you have substance, and more courage in your little finger than most people have in their whole body. I think that you are stunningly beautiful, and i am sincerely in awe of the passion you have in living your life, and a little jealous to be honest. Please keep sharing your strong, it truly is inspiring. Heal well and live life with your chin held high. You are beautiful, do NOT let anyone ever tell you otherwise. your in my prayers =]

By Ashlee.. Posted January 9 2010 at 4:05 AM.

Hey katie u will always be pretty we all love you so much you are sooo brave. God bless you and take care x.x.x.x

By elda.. Posted December 1 2009 at 9:05 AM.

i hope ur doin well i have already e mailed u after watching the programme ,ihope we get to hear of your progress over the next few years with your lovely family good luck with everything your heart desires

By pam jones.. Posted November 29 2009 at 6:19 PM.

Hi Katie,

you are a true beauty, your wonderful personality just shines through and you are so are lucky to have such a loving family, keep smiling beautiful

By tracey.. Posted November 29 2009 at 7:46 AM.

Wow you must have been so scared at the time I just can't believe you actually look better then you did before!!!

Thanks for sharing your story.

By Lizzy.. Posted November 23 2009 at 4:45 AM.

Dearest Katie, I joined the group Katie Piper is still beautiful...like thousands of others...cos you are. I

By Ann.. Posted November 23 2009 at 2:52 AM.

Like everybody else I was deeply moved by what happened to Katie. I joined a group 'I think Katie Piper is still beautiful'...cos she is...BUT in my humble opinion I think she is more beautiful now!! And the moral of the story is....

By ann.. Posted November 23 2009 at 3:15 AM.

Dear, Katie..Like many people who watched your TV documentary I sat through it tears not for pity to what these people had done to you but the tears were out of admiration to you and your fanatastic family who have aided and supported you tirelessly..Yes your life is different to what it once was, however, you are still a beautiful and inspirational young lady. The nation would hope you live and fullfill your potential in life and not let these evil individuals path your future achievements and beliefs..loads of love, jerry t..and my family

By jeremy timmins.. Posted November 22 2009 at 1:49 PM.

my heart and prayers are with you

By Mathew.. Posted November 21 2009 at 2:11 PM.

Dear Katie,

You are a strong and beautiful woman. I wish u all the best!
Try to forgive those people, all the bed they did to u will come back to them one day. Life won't let it be other way round.

I send u all my love and strenght,
Ksenia (Russia)

By Ksenia.. Posted November 21 2009 at 6:51 AM.

am i the only ones who finds "EVIL" to break the seriousness of this? Made me laugh.

By Filla.. Posted November 17 2009 at 3:49 PM.

Dear Katie,

After watching the Cutting Edge documentury on Sunday 15 November 2009 on the Welsh channel S4C, all I can say is that I have nothing but admiration for you Katie. You are so brave and courageous after such a horrific attack. With the help and support of your family and close friends, I have no doubt that you will be able get over what must have been a very traumatic time.

Also, I would just like to add Katie, that you are a very pretty young woman and that I hope that everything that you wish for will come true.

All the best, Katie.

Mark, Bridgend, South Wales.

By Mark Hampton... Posted November 17 2009 at 10:39 AM.

hi katie u survived ur so strong if that happened to me i dont think id ever live but a strong girl like you :D
but one thing for sure karma will come back to those low lives

hope u have a great future

By aylin .. Posted November 16 2009 at 1:37 AM.

I think that any parole for least than 25 year for both guys will be a JOKE! This is WORST than kill a person! I sincerely wish you the best recovering as you be able to brave and beautiful lady.

By Tino Costa.. Posted November 16 2009 at 12:19 AM.

You are a very brave young lady.

Wishing you love and happiness in the future,
Jan

By J W.. Posted November 15 2009 at 4:50 PM.

Dear Katie,
When I watched your story I cried and cried and cried. I have never commented on news articles before but your story moved me so much and filled me with such a vast array of emotions that I felt I had to leave a message. You are such a beautiful person both inside and outside and I cannot even begin to imagine how you are able to stay so strong and determined to make yourself heard. I feel like there is not much I can say other than I am in awe of your strength and beauty and truly wish you well in all your endeavours particularly your television career as I am sure that the public needs to see more strong beautiful characters like you.

Vivian-Amy

By Vivian-Amy.. Posted November 14 2009 at 1:49 PM.

Hi Katie, I was reading over the comments today since my last comment, and I couldnt help but try to put another comment: Reading from all the comments you have had, arn't there many nice and wonderful people out here who care about others. This brings me comfort so I can imagine how you feel. There has been lovely comments made from wellwishers. My family and I wish you well, I too watched the programme, and I cried and cried. It is such a horrific crime what they did. They won't get away with it lightly. Good luck for the future. Bless you.

By lisa Babe.. Posted November 13 2009 at 11:12 PM.

Dear Katie I watched your programme and as a mother of two girls aged 21 and 19 I cant imagine how I would have coped if that had happened to one of them! The anger,fear,tears, so many different emotions to have to deal with.It has been a very hard struggle for you and your caring family. You were beautiful and still are! Your personality is so electric and you are so natural in front of the camera I am sure your future is still with television work. see you soon on the TV. xxx

By sylvie.. Posted November 13 2009 at 6:37 PM.

That is a survivor story, and i must say u are a very strong person. you are an inspiration to many. Those vicious men really need to be punished, cos u do not deserve that. But u should have reported him after the rape that could have deterred him from plotting anything evil. But thank God all is over and u have ur face back.

By anina ankrah.. Posted November 13 2009 at 12:55 PM.

Dear Katie

I admire you, and you are a super beauty ,
you spirituality touch all the hearts, because you are an amazin example of courage and love.
I know that from now you will show to the world great thing.

I love you Katie

I your friend for ever

Sara

By sara.. Posted November 11 2009 at 11:34 PM.

Katie,

I've never emailed in reponse to a programme before but your story moved me in a really deep and profound way. For me it wasn't a story about beauty being destroyed, because this wasn't what happened in that truly evil attack. The dictionary defines beauty as 'having qualities which delight the senses and mind' and what took my breath away was how many of these qualities you have. I could go on all day about how inspiring you and your family are to me but it's obvious from the other posts that I'm not alone in this. Although noone should be defined by their beauty, trust me you are absolutely gorgeous - I don't know if you can accept this yet but I've never said anything as sincerely in my life. The people around you are very very lucky to have you in their lives.

By Samuel.. Posted November 10 2009 at 10:49 PM.

Hi Katie,
I saw you on tv last night and i wanted to tell you how much i admire your strength and determination.I wish you all the best for the future and you should still follow your dream of becoming a tv presenter or whatever !!
You really are amazing and beautiful.
I wish you every happiness in your future.
Julie. Lake Como. X

By Julie Webb.. Posted November 10 2009 at 12:25 AM.

your a really inspiration to so many woman out there who have suffered from domestic violence, for 4 years i lived with a man that beat and tortured me and made me feel like nothing and after talking to supportive people and people that have been in the suituation like i was in i managed to pack up my things and run away, altough my memories will never go away i will never let it ruin my new wonderful life, your amazing and so beautiful i hope by you doing this people will take you for who you are, your very very brave and so strong any man is going to be very lucky having some one as increadible as you, and i hope the next time we all see you in magazines is the day you marry the man of your dreams, good luck xx

By helen m.. Posted November 9 2009 at 5:34 PM.

I just watched your documentary last night. I couldn’t believe my eyes what that crazy person did to you. I sometimes complain about my life but when I seen how much u are getting on wit your life I was ashamed. U r a very pretty girl and you are very intelligent so there are other things that you can do in the future. I wish u all the success and happiness in your future.

By nikita.. Posted November 9 2009 at 2:34 PM.

Katie, I watched your programme last night and was moved to tears – your determination and bravery astounded me, being a 25 year old girl myself I can only try to imagine what you have been through, and how I would cope if I were in your shoes. I have to say you are such a beautiful person inside and out, and that really shone through when I was watching. When you said that you wanted to be treated like any other ‘normal girl’, and still had the same thoughts and feelings as before the attack, it really struck a cord with me….just because your physical appearance has changed, you are the still the same person as you were before, and I truly hope that anyone you currently know or meet in the future will realise that. The family love and support you are receiving is admirable, and I think you all deserve a medal for being so united, and caring with one another in the face of such adversity. Be strong, and keep your chin up, I think you are beautiful, and would be proud to call you my friend! Rachael. x

By Rachael Martin-Smith.. Posted November 9 2009 at 11:24 AM.

your still beautifull no mater what ! just rember that ! x x x x

By T.. Posted November 9 2009 at 8:35 AM.

Their sentence should be equal to the victims sufferings, they will last for the rest of her life, and thats how long they should be banged up for the rest of her life. 16 and 6 years they will be out in 7and 3 years, still young men ready to continue their lives as before.

By RED DAVE.. Posted November 8 2009 at 12:41 PM.

Katie, you are a true inspiration and I think you are an amazing person.
I don't think I could have carried on with my life if I had gone through what you have and I would love to be half the person you are. Lots & Lots of love Dolly xxxxxxxx

By Dolly.. Posted November 8 2009 at 12:16 PM.

Hi, Katie
I was so impressed with you. I won't forget. You're beautiful, sweetie. xx

By Anthony Matthews.. Posted November 8 2009 at 11:08 AM.

i watched this with my 22yr old son ,at first he was shocked and ask me how could i watch a program like this but as we sat there and watched he could not believe how brave .beautiful in and out you are .Then my daughter by the way is a nail tech watched it and we as a family thought how lovely your MUM DAD SISTER and yourself are as a family you brought tears to our eyes ,not out of pity but out of love,by the way my son thinks your hot;

By pam jones.. Posted November 8 2009 at 11:01 AM.

hey katie ,
your still really pretty, you should be proud of yourself. you didnt deserve it and what you've been through is alote and i just want to say how proud we all are of you . xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

By chelcy woodger.. Posted November 7 2009 at 6:48 PM.

she was sooo pretty. it's sooo sad:( she didnt deserve it .. the thing on tv was really sad.

By chelcy pattinson.. Posted November 7 2009 at 6:45 PM.

You are an angel you should be proud of yourself them men need killing enjoy your life the men will get whats coming to them

By Jake.M... Posted November 7 2009 at 5:51 PM.

hello katie i watch your docementry before it must been painful having acid running across your face.
here issome advice: never ever go out with a man with evil eyescos it mean in life that they are evil.

By aaliyah.. Posted November 6 2009 at 10:08 PM.

You are such a brave girl and a true inspiration. I am so glad those evil criminals got put away but they should never get out! I am glad they have not destroyed you and you are such a beautiful girl.

My thoughts are with you and your family
Keep smiling

By Ashley.. Posted November 6 2009 at 11:55 AM.

Like many others i think you are an incredibly brave and lovely young woman. I watched with horror and disgust your story on tv and have nothing but revulsion for the two animals that did this to you. Your fight to get justice from the system is deplorable. They didnt get long enough. You STILL look absolutely fabulous so keep your chin up girl and i wish you all the luck in the world.

By Steve from yorkshire.. Posted November 6 2009 at 8:14 AM.

Hey just wanna write a quick message to say i think your great, cant believe how some people can be so evil, but hopefully his getting what he deserves in prison and that he sees the strength that you have and that your life may have been changed by him but that you are now stronger than ever!. Good luck :) and take care xx

By Jon Baker.. Posted November 5 2009 at 9:08 PM.

I hope these scum are having a really hard time in prison. Katie - you still look great!

By Ben TT.. Posted November 5 2009 at 4:55 PM.

hi sorry about what happended but i hopee you get well xxxxx

By chenise.. Posted November 5 2009 at 3:49 PM.

Katie,Your bravery and determination is very inspiring.No one should ever have to be subjected to the abuse you were put through.
I wish you all the best with your recovery.You are a beautiful and inspirational lady.

By Kamran Arshad.. Posted November 5 2009 at 9:29 AM.

I am blown away by your inner strength and beauty. You exude an air of determination to move on with your life.
Always remember you are bigger and better than they are and that there are far more good people in the world than there are bad.... Good Luck and keep talking

Om

By Amanda Graham.. Posted November 4 2009 at 8:59 AM.

I was extremely shocked and saddened when i watched the documentary. Its so unfair someone can come and rip ones life apart, and cause such pain and suffering both physically and mentally. I thought you were incredibly strong and inspiring. As a young girl who's world revolves around my physical appearance. It has made me think twice on how it can be taken away from you in one second. And how no one can rely on their looks to get you through life. If everyone one could be stripped down too nothing maybe this world would be a less pretentious, jealous, nasty place. I hope you continue to be strong and live your life to the full. I wish you all the luck and strength.xx

By Katie Bryan.. Posted November 3 2009 at 2:45 PM.

When I first started to watch the programme, I was shocked to see the damage to her face. Also when they showed her face before the attack, I thought that she was beautiful but she did nothing for me, she wasn't my type. By the end of the programme I was astonished about how much I'd learnt about myself as I had learnt about Katie. She overwhelmed me with her bravery, her humanity and her beauty. I was moved to tears. When her mum gave her a hug I wished it were me! What I learnt about myself is that for many years I had seen attraction based on looks alone, as most of us do. This documentary has blown that completely out of the water. At one point, she was talking to her sister on the bed, whether she would ever find a man now her face had been disfigured. I tell you what, if I were her age, 18 years younger than I am now, I would feel like the luckiest man in Britain to take her out. Whatever lucky young man gets to take this babe out will not feel embarrased, he will feel, as I said, the luckiest man in Britain.

By Jarod Weaver.. Posted November 2 2009 at 10:31 PM.

Beautiful Katie,
Your story has touched me so deeply, words cannot express how moved i am by your bravery, courage and determination. You are an asset to this country and you should be so proud of yourself.
You are a wonderful girl with your whole life ahead of you. I hope you continue with your dream of becoming a tv presenter. You would be amazing with your glowing personality and looks to match. I hope to see you blossom in a few years to come.
Dont ever give another thought to anything bad and just live your life to the absolute fullest. You have your best and most happy days to come and that you can bet on. Hoildays, children, marrage. Its all gonna happen for, just keep being yourself. Beautiful Katie. Love and happiness always x

By Emma Murray.. Posted November 2 2009 at 8:47 PM.

you are so brave and you give so much inspiration to other's who have been abused and badley hurt. you are so lovely and so beautiful.you shine like a star. you will meet a man and he will be so blessed to have you. take care

By sylvia line.. Posted November 2 2009 at 1:09 PM.

Hi Katie,
I watched your documentry and I was in tears it was so sad but i have to say just how much of a brave person you are!
well done for fighting as hard as you have to get them vile men put in the right place.

By Abby.. Posted November 2 2009 at 1:29 PM.

Hi Katie

I did not watch your documentary as I knew it would have been too painful for me.
I have just read the article though, which has made me determined to write my comment. I hope you get too read it.
Firstly I must tell you that you are such an inspiration to victims of crime, especially horrific crime which you have suffered.
My daughter samantha Madgin was murdered 2years ago, she was a beautiful young 18yr old also. I feel i needed to let you know this as I have often thought that Samantha would have been devistated had she survived her injuries as she was stabbed to death with at least 43 injuries including being stabbed in the face and it makes me think that she would not have anted to survive. However I have seen you and it makes me so proud that you are getting through this and that you have been given a chance for a reason.
Your loved ones who care for you especially your parents are so luck to have such a strong girl, I know exactly what they must have been feeling when all of this first happend, I know you will have your bad days, but you now have the rest of your life ahead of you, and you can gain strenght from letting that monster know he will not wipe you off this earth and let him win you.
One of the reasons I try to stay on this earth is because when Samantha was murdered she had just given birth to her son Callum, she had 68days with him. Callum now lives with me and I am determined to give him a decent happy life just like his mum would have, but even more so I am not going to let the murdering scum kill me off too. So keep going Katie and I wish you all the luck and happiness to you and all of your family x x

By Alison Madgin.. Posted November 2 2009 at 11:21 AM.

hiya .im sory about that. im from iran .please dont leave this persen .put in the jell. sory if spelin not good because im my writin not good

By ramin.. Posted November 2 2009 at 4:59 AM.

Hi,katie...been reading your story for the past few day...dont worry...you still are a very beautiful girl. thoses men that done that to you should be dead million times...i hope they ..i no need to hope but i know Hell is waiting for him...

By sherman.. Posted November 2 2009 at 2:47 AM.

Good on you, should be more people like you in the world. You are very brave and continue to be so!
What them men did was absoultly sick! Keep ur head up and stay beautiful and strong! x

By Narry.. Posted November 2 2009 at 12:42 AM.

you still look beutiful dnt worrie bout ya looks and just get on with your life wish you all the best x x xx x x x x x x x x x x x x

By bailie.. Posted November 1 2009 at 10:12 PM.

Katie, you are such a lovely person and so beautiful. Your beauty shines from within and Im sure you will meet a nice man in years to come and he will look after you, treasure and protect you.
I hope your attacker rots in hell, he deserves everything he gets in prison, they both do.
Your strength makes me feel very humble and watching your documentary made me feel grateful for what i have, and the things which I probably thought were important are nothing in comparison to what you are dealing with.
I think you should consider training to be a beauty therapist, you seemed to enjoy paininting nails and doing hair and maybe in time you will have the confidence to put your skills to good use. People will accept you for who you are, they will look past your injuries.
You can paint my nails for me !!!
You showed a real flare for all things beauty !!. Please be strong and I hope things get better for you,
Im serious about you painting my nails !!
Sincere Love & Best Wishes Alison xxx

By Alison.. Posted November 1 2009 at 6:30 PM.

hi katie u r such a brave person to go through what u av gone through the scum bags who did it to u want it doin to them to show them what pain u av had to have what comes around goes around so u keep doin and keep goin u av such a lovely personality inside and out and u will meet someone cos theres someone 4 everybody out there u r still lovely and a lovely girl chin up just look 4ward now cos yr strong and have good family backup god bless u and gods with u

By carolyn.. Posted November 1 2009 at 4:56 PM.

Hi Katie
I watched your documentary the other night and your courage strength and positive attitude will stay with me always. Your still beautiful girl and some day the right person will be along to love you properly and be your everything. I wish you all the happiness that my heart and soul can give. Keep fighting and show the world how beautiful inside and out you are.
xxxxxxxxxx

By stuart.. Posted November 1 2009 at 5:01 PM.

watched the programe the other night oh my god what a wonderfull young brave lady you will find the most wonderfull man to love you as you so deserve it your family are amazing,i have great admiration for you and you should share that with other burns victims as you have so much to give good luck to you your amazing

By lindabrennan.. Posted November 1 2009 at 2:26 PM.

Katie, I think you are an amazing person. I watched your documentary with interest. Many people have remarked that you are a beautiful girl, and that is still true.
I really think you have had a difficult time, but when you are emotionaly ready try and turn this horrible situation to your benefit and believe me that will hurt the offender so much. Help others with this and go forward. You have an amazing family, doctors, a wonderful Law team. So go girl, and you show them with all your strength.

By Susan Beecroft.. Posted November 1 2009 at 1:41 PM.

so brave and inspirational.a true hero

By james.. Posted November 1 2009 at 1:11 PM.

i was so upset when i heard you had acid in your face. you were so pretty and you are so are i hope you find so one who will care for you and love you in every way i hope you do find some one like that xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx all my love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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By rebecca beattie.. Posted November 1 2009 at 12:11 PM.

I watched the channel 4 documentary the other day with a friend and both of us were shocked and moved by it.
It made me realise that being a good-looking girl doesn't always equal a super positive outcome. Danny Lynch is an evil man, for sure, but it does bring up the question of: is society partly to blame?

With a media obsessed with youthful good looks, I believe this may have played a role in his plot to "ruin" your life. Society in general still needs to learn that beauty goes further than the skin. Unfortunately a lot of us are wired in to what makes a perfect physical being, which then dictates who we would want as a partner. It also stimulates jealousy among some people.

Maybe just maybe, a few more people out there will stop and realise how lucky they are and also show some empathy for those who aren't so lucky. It is comforting to know that there are people out there who genuinely care and are touched by the nightmare you have gone through. I know this country has it's problems, but we do have a good modern day track record of helping others in need.
You have some good people around you, especially your family. I hope you get back whatever you feel is lost.

By Carlton.. Posted November 1 2009 at 10:52 AM.

I watch you on the box.....And my hart gose out to you....And them......Scum of the earth....Well what can i say....Keep your chin up Katy....your a diamond

By clint.. Posted November 1 2009 at 8:34 AM.

luvly lady, wish u all the best x

By Kelly Taylor.. Posted November 1 2009 at 4:30 AM.

katie,you are an inspiration two everyone.Fair play for speaking out you are so brave and beautiful.Its just the beginning for you.Great things will come ur way.

By celine farrell.. Posted November 1 2009 at 12:32 AM.

Hi Katie

I saw the documentary on Channel4 and have also supported Changing Faces for the passed 5 years. I think you are truly amazing and inspirational woman.

You faced a huge challenge after those wicked men perpetrated those vile acts to you.

However your inner strength and resolve radiate for the world to see and you also show us how important it is to embrace life to the fullest.

Shine on beautiful lady......Shine on !!!!!!

By Vel Murugan.. Posted October 31 2009 at 7:56 PM.

Katie.. this is such a horrible, and evil experience for you, i hope and pray that you will fight through it, and i know it wont be easy, but i really do hope you can be happy after all the operations..
Lots of love, and support,
Jessica xxx

By Jessica Cantell.. Posted October 31 2009 at 5:43 PM.

honey you are just as beuatiful as you ever were!! you re an extrememly brave courageous woman and i felt so touched by your story. These evil monsters should never be let out you are an amazing woman!!!.

By natti.. Posted October 31 2009 at 8:54 AM.

Katie, what an amazing testimony, you are really an inspiration. With all you went through and are, no doubt, still going through you remain a beautiful person. May your healing come quickly and may you have a beautiful, happy life

By len mead.. Posted October 30 2009 at 10:34 PM.

You are an inspiration, and your courage and personality shine through above all else.

Beauty is on the inside, as well as on the outside. You have been blessed with both and should be proud of how you have dealt with all the challenges that you have.

You should be proud to hold your head high and I hope you achieve all of your dreams.

By Paul.. Posted October 30 2009 at 7:16 PM.

katie you have a lovely way about you i think you are lovely and i hope somehow you can move on with your life. you are so nice and so are your family and i just hope you can find the inner strenght to live ou your life. If its any odds to you im tall dark and handsome and i would walk with pride and honour with you on my are...God bless you and god bless your family..

By j.. Posted October 30 2009 at 3:10 PM.

Hello,

You still beautifull and will have an amazing life!

You have touched many peoples hearts.xx

By Carla Rollason.. Posted October 30 2009 at 4:19 PM.

Dear Katie,

You will always be beautiful and no one can take that away from you.

I pray that you in the midst of this you will be able to find peace and look to a future so fantastic, it will surpass even your dreams. I also thank God for your family.

You remain in my prayers.

Bless you

Dx

By Deanne.. Posted October 30 2009 at 1:43 PM.

Reading that hurt me... of course not as hurt as you are, but that story really affected me and I hope to god if ever get my hands on those people who done that to you, I would go crazy... ARGH! If I could I'd swap the attack so that it was directed at me as opposed to you. My face ain't that nice anyway. :)

You are a strong lady, and YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. Don't let anyone, ANYONE, tell you otherwise.

By Jonathan Jones.. Posted October 30 2009 at 1:20 PM.

Katie,
What an inspiration you are,i am in absolute awe of your strength,bravery,and determination.

I can honestly say five minutes watching you on tv is more then enough time to see that true beauty comes from within, and you are such a beautiful girl.

Best wishes
Laura

By Laura .. Posted October 30 2009 at 12:51 PM.

Hey there Brave Lady, i just had to look you up on the internet, even if it is just to show my support. I'm sure you have so much support around you that this wont make the slightest bit of difference but after watching your show on channel 4 last night i just had to let you know that there are people that have never even met you that are supporting you in everything you do. The little steps become big steps Katy. I watched the whole show with tears in my eyes. You are a very strong individual with your whole life ahead of you. Keep your head up! You are truely amazing and i take my hat off to you! Your parents and you sister are brilliant, the support that was portrayed was unbelievable. You get yourself out there and show the world how beautiful you are! Don't be afraid.....WE ARE ALL BEHIND YOU!!!!!!
All the best Katy
xx

By Amy.. Posted October 30 2009 at 10:05 AM.

Dear Katie,

I do not know you and I regrettably will possibly never ever meet you, however, I just wanted to let you know that I and my family think you are fantastic. It is amazing in life how something so horrible can turn out so beautiful. Your strength of character is wonderful to behold and I wish you every success in your life - you will do well.

Lots of love
Neil

By NEIL.. Posted October 30 2009 at 9:55 AM.

Katie Piper,

You may have just changed the world. I saw a brief clip from your documentary on an American news program and couldn't get you out of my head for two days so I went looking for more information about you. I couldn't imagine anyone feeling anything but despair after sufferring such an attack so I found myself praying for you so fervently it was as if you were a member of my family. I prayed that God would hold you tight at night and bring you comfort. But after reading the comments here, I see that it is YOU who is bringing comfort to us by showing us how silly most of our problems really are and how a positive attitude can overcome any obstacle. Your courage humbles me and I agree you are gorgeous - not just inside Katie. There is a physical beauty emmanating from you which defies words. Thank you Katie.

By Veronica Monet.. Posted October 30 2009 at 6:30 AM.

By Veronica Monet.. Posted October 30 2009 at 6:07 AM.

Katie i still think you're beautiful. I'd be prilveged and proud to date you and show you to the world. I feel sorry for what you went through. There has to be alot of dark moments in your life but just remember their are alot of people out there thinking about you. Don't feel alone. Be confident about yourself. xx

By Sean.. Posted October 30 2009 at 12:39 AM.

Hi. Katie. My heart really moved by your life. You are very special person going through this nightmare but you are shining than any one else. Keep going to your praise. You are the winner.

By sarah.. Posted October 29 2009 at 11:28 PM.

Hi Katie,

I think you are amazing and extremely brave. It must be really difficult to be going through such a horrible ordeal.

I am sure you have raised awareness for a lot of the young girls out there the danger of meeting strangers from the internet.

You make me realise no matter how hard the situation is, there will still be happiness afterward if we are brave enough to paddle through it.

So thank you very much for your bravery to tell your story.

Can I also say that you look lovely on the night that you were having party with your family and friends. I am sure you will recover very soon and be able to find a guy that you can have a family with in the future.

Take care and stay strong.

Wendy

By Wendy.. Posted October 29 2009 at 11:27 PM.

hi katie i take my hat off to you . i dont no what i would do if anybody did that to my daughter . you are a wonderfull person what you have been through you will go far and the man you marry one day will love you for who you are you will find a true man who loves you . you will still do well in your career what you have been through will make you a stronger person and more determind take care and i hope u fill all your dreams u are a beautiful girl with lots of guts xxx

By liz brotherton.. Posted October 29 2009 at 10:44 PM.

i dont know who see's these messages but to katie i find you beatiful and your story really touched me and don't ever care what other people think of your face. your stunning babe!

By Craig.. Posted October 29 2009 at 10:37 PM.

Katie i think that you are amazing, Keep your head up, You are still the same beautiful woman that you always have been! I just wached ' katie my beautiful face' and it has made me think, What the hell is wrong with people these days, did there mothers not teach them anything. It really annoyes me, How people do things thinking they are going to ge away with it.. Well you katie have proved to them that they wont, and i think that you are truly truly brilliant for that. You have you friends and you family and thats is all you need! Keep smiiling. x

By Georgia-mae.. Posted October 29 2009 at 10:29 PM.

Two words .... True Beauty!

Katie you are an inspiration to all.

Stay strong lady xxx

By Tanya.. Posted October 29 2009 at 10:26 PM.

i just watched your programme on panorama and think you are an amazing person. To go through everything you have and still shine through as a beautiful person, i think the way you look now is beautiful on your birthday party you looked amazing, you are so brave. one day you will be as gorgeous as you ever were. hold your head up high girl and carry on, with the amazing family you have you can get through anything.

loads of love and best wishes, Gem

By Gemma Hibbett.. Posted October 29 2009 at 10:07 PM.

Katie, Im absolutely choked up by whats happened to you. I just wanted to let you know that I think you are beautiful and I hope you still live your life like you are meant to.. I wish you all the best in the future. Keep smiling babe! :-)

By Ronan.. Posted October 29 2009 at 9:56 PM.

I have just caught the last 20 mins of the channel 4 program, and I think you such a really brave person. I was crying watching the tv, and think that these guys should be locked up for ever. All the best Katie , you are a star xx

Jozef

By jozef.. Posted October 29 2009 at 9:54 PM.

if some one do that to me or member of my family i swear to god i will wait all my life till i do exactly what they did.
by the way you are still beautiful inside and outside.
good luck in your future life.
you shouldnt be scared any more ho should be scared not you.
get on with your life.
all the best

By edd.. Posted October 29 2009 at 9:53 PM.

You still look gorgeous to me, both inside & out.

By Dale.. Posted October 29 2009 at 9:51 PM.

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

OH MY GOD!!!!!

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT WHY WOULD A MAN DO THIS !!!!!!!!

KATIE ALL I CAN SAY IS YOU WERE BRAVE!!

XXXXX

By charlotte.. Posted October 29 2009 at 6:28 PM.

Dear Katie,
I just want you to know. You are such a brave and still a pretty girl. There are many of us supporting you here so no matter what you should stay strong!!

By Kathy.. Posted October 29 2009 at 4:31 PM.

Hello Katie,

I just wanted to say how sorry i was about your awful, and despicable attack by those two ugly monsters.

I'm so happy for you, that you are going to show those monster's that you have now won them...:)

Your still beautiful, and i wish you all the best for the future.

By Honesty.. Posted October 28 2009 at 11:11 PM.

Katie, you are one girl in a billion, I can say. How courageous you are! May the Almighty give you more peace. You are an inspiration to all who yield to the smallest of burdens. This life is short and it's nothing more than a place of test. Your test was one of the toughest, and thanks to the All-knower you have managed to deal with it. I wish you all the best in this this ever demanding life and the hereafter.

Best of SELAM, Mustefa, Ethiopia

By Mustefa.. Posted October 28 2009 at 9:00 PM.

KATIE, YOUR STILL A BEAUTIFUL PERSON, I'M GUESSING IT WASNT JUST LOOKS THAT GOT YOU WHERE YOU WERE LAST YEAR, YOU NEED THE PERSONALITY FOR THAT, AND YOU STILL HAVE THAT. IM GLAD THOSE VICIOUS MEN DIDNT MANAGE TO TAKE THAT AWAY FROM YOU ASWELL. I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST, YOUR STILL A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN, YOU ARE TRULY AN INSPIRATION TO ALOT OF PEOPLE ON THIS PLANET :) xxx

By Julie.. Posted October 28 2009 at 5:55 PM.

rairley do we see people with as much courage as someone as beautiful and strong as u all our love

By clare littlefair.. Posted October 28 2009 at 11:31 AM.

i cannot believe people are capable of this.
them two animals are pure evil. they deserve to be changed. i cannot believe what they have done to you, katie.

im so happy that you're moving on and trying to make the best of things. you are a very courageous girl.

xx

By Ria.. Posted October 27 2009 at 9:20 PM.

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