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Barrowman's Desert Confession: Suicidal Thoughts & Career Comeback
14 Dec
Summary
- John Barrowman contemplated suicide in the Colorado Desert.
- He faced career 'cancellation' in 2021 after revelations.
- Barrowman is now touring Scotland with a successful stage show.
John Barrowman has spoken candidly about a dark period following his 2021 career "cancellation," revealing he contemplated suicide in the Colorado Desert. The entertainer described driving out multiple times, grappling with thoughts of ending his life due to feeling blacklisted from the industry after past behind-the-scenes antics on shows like Doctor Who resurfaced. His career took a nosedive, leading to profound depression and thoughts of self-harm.
Barrowman's struggles stemmed from revelations about his on-set behaviour, which led to him being dropped from ITV's Dancing on Ice and other projects. He felt abandoned by former colleagues, describing the silence as deafening. Despite the devastation of a cancelled UK tour last year, he has undergone therapy and soul-searching.
Four years on, a resilient Barrowman is experiencing a notable comeback, particularly in Scotland with his new stage show, "Camp as Christmas." The tour, including performances in Glenrothes, Edinburgh, and Glasgow, is seeing strong ticket sales. This resurgence, coupled with his active engagement on social media against online critics, signifies a determined return to the spotlight.
