Jeremy McConnell has shared a heartbreaking final message with fans before he goes into rehab.
On Friday, the Irish model’s girlfriend and mother of his child, Stephanie Davis revealed that he has a drug addiction and will be heading to rehab very soon.
“From the beginning of last year, from when I was trying to prove to everyone I was pregnant and everything like that, Jeremy has had a drug problem.” she told OK! Magazine.
”He has agreed to go to rehab for six weeks. It will be quite immediate. Jeremy knows that he is 100% in the wrong. And he has done things that aren’t good. But he isn’t a bad person, deep down, he’s not an evil vindictive person.”
Today, the former Mr Ireland spoke out following Stephanie’s shocking revelation saying he’s going to “take the appropriate action” to “fix” his problems.
Taking to Instagram he shared a lengthy message with fans, which reads: “I want to leave this last message here for people to maybe get a better understanding of who I am as a person. I know a lot of people are sick of reading stories etc.
“In the press about me and my life and have a huge dislike for me. For the record nobody dislikes myself more than me. I never once used my misfortunes in life for sympathy or excuses, as a lot of people have had really tough lives, the fact I’m in the public eye just exposes me a lot more than others.
“I’m not perfect and I acted in a way that has been irresponsible. I’ve let my family, friends, management and work down. I just hope I can wipe a clean slate and come back with a second chance.
“Sometimes in this world when you’re low and don’t really feel you have anyone and the press and people’s opinion of you are not really who you are, it’s tough to try and survive.
“I punished myself more than anyone could. I always said I never cared what people thought of me, but deep down it’s been that supportive comment on Instagram or Twitter that’s made me feel a lot better. The people who know me know I’m a good guy and have a massive heart.
“I just never handled fame, money or actions very well and got lost in a downward spiral, it’s something I’m about to fix and never look back on. But I’ve learnt from my mistakes, this will be my last message for a while. I’ve decided to take the appropriate action for myself and my new family and thank you for everyone’s support and to a new lease of life.”
We wish Jeremy the very best with his recovery.
