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Chef Heston Blumenthal breaks down in tears on The One Show as he says wife 'saved my life'


Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal became emotional as he spoke about his bipolar diagnosis and revealed that his wife, Melanie, had him sectioned after suffering a 'tornado' of emotions

In a heartfelt moment broadcast on Tuesday, July 16, he revealed how his wife, Melanie Ceysson, played a pivotal role in getting him the help he desperately needed after noticing "extremes" in his behaviour. Last year brought a turning point for Heston when he received a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, which is characterized by significant mood swings, as outlined by the NHS. Heston Blumenthal broke down as he shared his bipolar story on The One Show (Image: BBC) Melanie, reflecting on her husband's struggles, likened them to a "tornado", reports WalesOnline.

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