Strictly Star's Steroid Addiction Drove Him to Suicidal Thoughts

In a candid Instagram video, Strictly star John Whaite has opened up about his 5-year struggle with steroid addiction. The former Great British Bake Off contestant, now 36 years old, revealed that he began taking steroids during the COVID-19 lockdown when he looked in the mirror and "didn't like what he saw."

Whaite says the illegal drug has had devastating effects, including shrunken testicles and an irregular sex drive. At the height of his addiction, the steroids even made him want to "end his life." Whaite became obsessed with his body image, disrespecting his physical and mental wellbeing in the process.

Now, Whaite is choosing a "simpler life" focused on his health and loved ones. He is determined to stop the steroid abuse that has plagued him for half a decade. Whaite's emotional confession serves as a powerful reminder of the dangers of body image pressures and substance abuse, even for public figures.