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Seann Walsh: Addiction's Shadow and Strictly's Scars
5 Feb
Summary
- Comedian Seann Walsh's life was shaped by his father's heroin addiction.
- Walsh battled alcoholism for years, quitting drinking in 2019.
- The Strictly Come Dancing scandal profoundly impacted his career.
Seann Walsh, known for his stand-up comedy, has shared intimate details about his past, including the lasting effects of his father's heroin addiction. Growing up, Walsh witnessed his father's fluctuating moods dependent on drug access, leading to a strange childhood desire for his father to be under the influence to ensure a present, albeit altered, parental figure.
Walsh also detailed his own extensive battle with alcoholism, which spanned from age 17 to 33. He made the decision to quit drinking in 2019, finding unexpected freedom in not wanting to consume alcohol. This sobriety prompted a period of self-discovery, as he grappled with his identity after years of living through drinking.
His career was significantly impacted by a scandal during his 2018 appearance on Strictly Come Dancing, where he was filmed kissing his married dance partner. Walsh described the fallout as surreal, acknowledging that such events become an indelible part of one's life, necessitating a forward-looking approach to move past them.
