Iain Lee broke down in tears last night after failing to win any stars in his Bush Tucker trial, and it prompted a conversation among his campmates about crying.
Amir and Becky both said it could be interpreted as a sign of weakness, while Jamie Lomas said the problem with many men was that they don’t cry.
It transpires that Iain has a history of depression and is on anti-depressants in the jungle.
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“I take loads of medication. I’m on some really strong pills. I take anti-depressants and I meditate.
He said of his time on the show: “Meditation is going to be the key.”
The TalkRadio host revealed that he had turned down offers to appear on I’m A Celebrity in the past because of his mental health.
“When I’ve been asked a couple of times before I haven’t felt well enough. I wouldn’t do it if I felt wobbly,” he explained.
But the timing was right this year.
“I’m in quite a good, stable space at the moment so I’m not worried about going in and feeling suicidal,” added the dad of two.
“They psych test you with a really quite intense conversation with the psychiatrist and I was very open and honest about my depression.”
The 44-year-old has been refreshingly honest about money being a big factor in him doing the show.
“A really big pay cheque at this precise moment in my life would be really handy,” he admitted.
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“I’ve got kids aged seven and five and they eat money. It’s just to try and make their life a little bit easier and a little bit nicer. I’m doing alright.
“I saved a few quid from back in the day, but it would just be nice to have a little bit more money and a nice Christmas for the kids.”
Hopefully his time on the show will help dispel some myths about depression and mental health issues.