HE bravely admitted hitting rock bottom after splashing all his TV earnings on booze, drugs and partying – but Jack Fincham has vowed to finally get on the straight and narrow.
The Love Island champion, who suffers from addiction, is preparing for the biggest boxing fight of his career this summer – and has found the secret to his success.
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Today, Jack reveals to The Sun he’s been secretly using weight loss jabs and, to his surprise, discovered they have helped with his ADHD symptoms.
They have also helped him lose three stone in just a month.
“It’s a miracle drug, it totally fixed the problems I suffer from having ADHD,” said Jack, who dropped from 17st down to 14st in just four weeks thanks to also eating healthily and exercising.
“Imagine having seven conversations going on in your head at all times, 24/7. It gets really tiring.
“After starting the jab, it quietened the noise down a bit.
“I could finally concentrate on something for more than two minutes.”
Jack first tried Mounjaro weight loss injections after purchasing them online with the help of medical professionals ahead of a boxing match earlier this year.
Within days he noticed a significant improvement in his concentration and memory – and has since praised the drug’s positive impact on his addiction struggles.
He is now seeking medical advice to continue using weight loss jabs after seeing improved results in comparison to taking ADHD medication, Elvanse.
“I first took Mounjaro when I was getting back into training and felt like I needed a kick start because I’d let my weight creep up and was feeling down about it,” said Jack.
I blew £1m on drugs, booze & bets including £40k in a day… I had the world at my feet & ruined it says Jack Fincham
“It was all over Instagram and I’d seen people getting good results, but what amazed me was the difference in my ADHD symptoms I was focused for the first in years and not so impulsive.
“It takes away your cravings. Suddenly you don’t want to go and eat rubbish or start drinking.
“For me, drinking always led to something else so not wanting to drink has been brilliant for my sobriety journey. It was another side effect that was a total surprise.”
A dramatic rise in the number of people with ADHD of late has led many empowered patients to refer to the mental health condition as their “superpower” – but not Jack.
The reality TV star, who shot to fame after winning Love Island with ex Dani Dyer in 2018, has suffered from it since he was a child but was officially diagnosed in early 2020.
Despite ADHD prescriptions having more than tripled in a decade, the 33-year-old insists the condition shouldn’t be celebrated.
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“It feels like everyone has ADHD nowadays,” he said.
“People will say ‘it’s my superpower’. It’s like they want to have it.
“But I’d do anything not to have it. I hate it. Whereas I’ve seen it being treated like it’s the latest fashion trend, with some almost celebrating having condition.
“I don’t understand why people think it’s their superpower. It’s awful.”
What is neurodiversity?
You may have heard of autism and ADHD before.
These conditions come under the umbrella term of neurodiversity.
Neurodiversity is a term that refers to the natural variation in how human brains work.
It is rooted in the idea that neurological differences, such as those associated with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Tourette’s syndrome, and other conditions, are a normal and valuable part of human diversity rather than deficits or disorders that need fixing.
Rather, society should find ways to be more inclusive and accommodating, such as in schools and the workplace.
Here’s a closer look at two of the key conditions:
ADHD
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how individuals focus, regulate their impulses, and manage their energy levels.
Symptoms depend on the type; inattention causes challenges with focusing, organisation and time management, hyperactivity causes excessive energy or restlessness, and impulsivity causes a person to act without thinking or struggle to wait their turn.
People can be predominately one type or a mix of the two and symptoms are varied and unique to individuals.
While living with ADHD is challenging, people often find unique strengths within their condition, such as the ability to hyperfocus on something they find interesting, problem-solving skills and creativity.
Autism
Autism is described as a “spectrum” because it encompasses a wide range of traits and abilities.
Common features include difficulty with social communication, such as reading facial expressions or tone, repetitive behaviours and routine, sensitivity to stimulation of the senses, e.g. bright lights or loud noises, and detailed, literal thinking.
Autism can be challenging, including due to a lack of understanding. But there are key strategies to help those with it thrive.
Jack has bravely opened up about his substance abuse issues in the past, revealing he blew his £1million TV fortune on drugs, booze and gambling.
He has been sober since Christmas Day – and is now focused on his next professional fight with a well-known name, yet to be announced, in July.
I don’t understand why people think ADHD is their superpower. It’s awful.
Jack Fincham
Jack’s suicide attempt
It comes after he hit rock bottom last summer during a trip to a West Midlands country hotel with girlfriend Chloe Brockett.
He spiralled after realising he’d done 30 TV shows but had no money to show for it.
Jack downed shots of sambuca, Prosecco and five vodkas at a time until terrified Chloe begged staff to call an ambulance because she was scared he was “going to kill himself”.
While she was getting help, Jack told The Sun how he’d attempted to take his own life from the hotel balcony but thankfully escaped with minor injuries.
He said he couldn’t walk for weeks – but when he saw how Liam Payne died, he realised that could have been his fate.
Life is hard, but I’m going to keep going and make the best of it. That’s all I can do.
Jack Fincham
You’re Not Alone
EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide
It doesn’t discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.
It’s the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.
And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.
Yet it’s rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.
That is why The Sun launched the You’re Not Alone campaign.
The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.
Let’s all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You’re Not Alone.
If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support:
Prison ‘escape’
Jack is now focusing strictly on the future, having dodged prison after pleading guilty to having a dangerous dog while on a suspended sentence for a drug-driving offence.
Jack added: “Life is hard, but I’m going to keep going and make the best of it. That’s all I can do.
“We’re not here for long. I always thought I had plenty of time to get myself sorted, but it needs to happen now.
“In a world that’s full of things we can’t control, I’m taking control of the things I can work on and change, like my health.”
