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John Whaite: Strictly Contestant and Bake Off Winner Reveals Steroid Addiction
John Whaite disclosed severe physical and mental effects from a five-year anabolic steroid addiction during lockdown, urging young men to reconsider steroid use amid rising UK seizures.
- Recently, John Whaite, the 36-year-old Great British Bake Off winner and Strictly Come Dancing finalist, revealed a five-year steroid addiction in an emotional Instagram video, saying it left him wanting to take his own life.
- John Whaite explained he began steroids during lockdown after hating his reflection despite strict diet and workouts, and said external praise reinforced his use amid struggles with body dysmorphia and bulimia.
- Describing his health, John Whaite said he suffered physical effects including shrunken testicles, acne, an irregular sex drive, and noted steroids stop sperm production while injections exhausted him.
- Responding to the reaction, the BBC signposted support including Samaritans and BBC Action Line while Whaite said he is prioritising hormone regulation and recovery.
- UK border seizures of anabolic steroids rose 26% last year to 995,830 doses; illegal supply can lead to criminal penalties of up to 14 years, as the drugs are prescription-only class C substances.
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Strictly's John Whaite in tears as he reveals secret steroid addiction and suicidal thoughts - The Mirror
Strictly and Great British Bake Off star John Whaite has candidly shared an emotional message to reveal he had been secretly dealing with an addiction to steroids for five years
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