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13 Years Clean Lost: Iain Lee's TV Trauma
6 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Iain Lee relapsed after 13 years of sobriety due to show stress.
- He cited 'toxic' campmates as a contributing factor to his relapse.
- Lee proposes I'm A Celeb needs addiction support staff.
Iain Lee, a former contestant on I'm A Celebrity, has disclosed a relapse into drug addiction after maintaining 13 years of sobriety. Lee, who finished third in the 2017 series, stated that the intense pressure and challenging interactions with certain campmates during the show triggered his relapse.
He admitted to picking up drug use again shortly after leaving the program, taking full responsibility for his actions. Lee is now on a path to recovery and will mark five years of being clean and sober on December 20th. He has advocated for the show to include personnel knowledgeable about the effects of reality television on individuals with addiction issues.
Reflecting on his past, Lee also spoke candidly about his earlier struggles with addiction, which he believes negatively impacted his television career. He recalled feeling a false bravado from drug use that masked deep-seated insecurity. Lee is now focused on making peace with his past and continues to work towards sustained sobriety.
