ITV Love Island star says he was a 'borderline crackhead' after leaving show
Former Love Island star Danny Williams has opened up about his struggles with substance abuse following his stint on the reality show in 2019. The reality star, who quickly formed a bond with Jourdan Riane during his time in Casa Amor, revealed that he turned to alcohol and drugs to cope with personal issues after their relationship ended amid rumours of infidelity. The couple , who were voted off the island just ten days after Danny's arrival, split a month after moving in together. Now, two years on, Danny has shared his journey towards sobriety on Instagram, admitting that he was a "borderline crackhead" as he tried to numb his pain. In a candid post which was detailed by the Mirror , he wrote: "I just hit the 2 year mark without having a single drop of alcohol (for those that don't know, I was a boarderline crackhead for many years . Long story short, I covered my pain with drink and substances because I wasn't ready to face my own demons, it was easier to pretend than to face my truths." He continued: "When most people go sober they say things like: 'I've got so much more energy now'. 'My sleep has improved so much'. 'I just feel amazing. I've got a spring in my step like never before'. Yeah all that's nice, but honestly, it's not MY experience , you wanna know the biggest benefit for me cutting alcohol out of my life?" It's nothing physical at all." Danny shared his personal journey , saying: "It's me knowing in my heart of hearts that on the mental scoreboard I have with myself, when I lay my head down on my pillow at night.. I'm not letting myself down anymore. Instead of constantly avoiding discomfort I'm facing it every single day BY CHOICE and becoming a better human, partner, son and future father because of it." He continued, "I know that it's 'socially acceptable' to drink.. And I'm not here to say that anyone else needs to cut it out of their life completely either. But running away from discomfort because it 'doesn't feel nice' in the moment, is the fastest way to eliminate your self esteem and feel completely inadequate in life. "Because you know between you and your heart, that scoreboard says: 'yeah, he always ran from a challenge' and no matter how socially acceptable your excuses are, deep down you know the truth. How are you supposed to feel capable when every day you prove to yourself that you're not?". He concluded with an invitation, "Taking control of your fears and facing them head on will set you free. I promise. I'm running my 8 week Summer Sculpt Challenge (starting Monday) to help you get lean and fit with a warrior mentality - this challenge is for you if you're done with the excuses and you're ready to step into your potential. You've got more in the locker and deep down, you know it." Danny has been candid about the negative impact his stint on reality TV had on his career, revealing that his once thriving modelling work suffered greatly after his time on Love Island. He shared that the experience did "more harm than good". On social media, he disclosed: "I lost all my clients and I had to start again from zero." However, by last year, Danny had turned his fortunes around, leveraging his profile and experiences to mentor new models facing the industry's challenges. In a reflection of his journey, he expressed: "Fast forward to 2024 and I'm back doing what I love, a career which allows me to get paid to travel, work with cool creatives and connect with global brands. It's some of the most rewarding work I've ever done in my life." Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
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