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Robbie Williams: Fashion is My New Addiction
14 Aug
Summary
- Robbie Williams denied cocaine relapse, stating Nicorette gum was used.
- He revealed fashion has become his primary addiction.
- Williams recently discovered he has autism, ADHD, and Tourette syndrome.

Robbie Williams has refuted claims of a cocaine relapse during the World Cup, asserting that the substance observed was Nicorette gum. Speaking at a London event for his clothing line, Hopeium, Williams, who has maintained sobriety for over two decades, expressed disappointment that the public assumed he had returned to drug use.
He humorously noted that the incident garnered him new fans who believed he was using illicit substances. Williams stated that his only current vice is fashion, explaining that with no access to drugs or alcohol, his addictive tendencies have shifted entirely to clothing.
In addition to his fashion revelations, Williams disclosed his recent diagnoses of ADHD, Tourette syndrome, and autism. He expressed that these diagnoses help him understand his behavior and often serve as an explanation for his eccentricities. Williams detailed the intensity of his intrusive thoughts, particularly the concern that his mind might cause harm, and his efforts to channel this energy constructively.