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I’m A Celebrity’s Iain Lee is taking anti-depressants in the jungle

The presenter has a history of depression

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Iain Lee broke down in tears last night after failing to win any stars in his Bush Tucker trial, and it prompted a conversation among his campmates about crying.

Amir and Becky both said it could be interpreted as a sign of weakness, while Jamie Lomas said the problem with many men was that they don’t cry.

It transpires that Iain has a history of depression and is on anti-depressants in the jungle.

“I take loads of medication. I’m on some really strong pills. I take anti-depressants and I meditate.

He said of his time on the show: “Meditation is going to be the key.”

The TalkRadio host revealed that he had turned down offers to appear on I’m A Celebrity in the past because of his mental health.

“When I’ve been asked a couple of times before I haven’t felt well enough. I wouldn’t do it if I felt wobbly,” he explained.

But the timing was right this year.

“I’m in quite a good, stable space at the moment so I’m not worried about going in and feeling suicidal,” added the dad of two.

“They psych test you with a really quite intense conversation with the psychiatrist and I was very open and honest about my depression.”

The 44-year-old has been refreshingly honest about money being a big factor in him doing the show.

“A really big pay cheque at this precise moment in my life would be really handy,” he admitted.

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“I’ve got kids aged seven and five and they eat money. It’s just to try and make their life a little bit easier and a little bit nicer. I’m doing alright.

“I saved a few quid from back in the day, but it would just be nice to have a little bit more money and a nice Christmas for the kids.”

Hopefully his time on the show will help dispel some myths about depression and mental health issues.


Kaggie Hyland
Editor-in-Chief