Comedian Jim Davidson has shared further details about the extent of his past drug addiction in a candid interview with The Telegraph.
Known for his roles as the host of Big Break and The Generation Game, as well as his win on Celebrity Big Brother in 2014, Davidson has been open about his struggles with drugs, revealing how his addiction once controlled his life.
In the interview, Davidson spoke about his addiction to cocaine, describing it as an obsession that gave him a sense of invincibility. “Drugs made me feel like Superman,” he explained, noting how the euphoria would fade quickly, leading him to crave more. He recounted one particularly alarming incident at a showbiz party where he was sitting at a table with a nosebleed, feeling on the brink of collapse and yet expressed confusion over why Miss World, a guest at the event, avoided speaking to him.
Davidson also reflected on his reckless behavior, which included sourcing drugs for friends. “I used to take tonnes of drugs and run errands to pick up pills and other substances for my mates,” he said. He further revealed that his addiction caused a significant strain on his family life, explaining how he prioritized drugs over everything else, including loved ones. “I didn’t know how to put the brakes on,” he admitted during an appearance on Life Stories with Piers Morgan.
The comedian acknowledged the devastating toll of his addiction, recalling times when he took as many as 250 pills over a weekend. Ultimately, he realized the destructive path he was on, which led him to quit drugs. Davidson’s openness about his past highlights the dangerous allure of addiction and the importance of seeking help to overcome it.
