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Josh Widdicombe reveals he collapsed while struggling with alcohol problems, stress and parenting as he opens up about his 2022 breakdown


The Last Leg presenter also admitted that it took him years to realise he had an issue with alcohol because he didn't drink every day.

Josh explained he didn't want to be an absent father and he was concerned that his drinking might be starting to do that but was worried about keeping up his career momentum. Alongside a picture of a mug of tea with the message 'Everything is good' on it, he joked that the only down side of sobriety was that he no longer enjoyed going to Ibiza. 'I tried for years to drink in moderation but it was never in my skill set, so I don’t miss a glass of wine with lunch or dinner as I have never had that in my life without wanting to have ten more.

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