A MARRIED at first star has revealed he had a 15-year gambling addiction, as he admitted he’s been through a “dark time”;.
, 32, shot to fame last year when he wed on the E4 reality show, but has now revealed his past battle with .
In a brave video on , thestar admitted that he had an addiction to gambling that took over his life.
He also talked candidly about finding the “courage to seek help”;.
Addressing his battle with addiction, Luke bravely his followers: “Hi everyone, as part of my journey that I want to share.
“I think it’s kind of the right moment and the right time to share a bit of a personal journey.
Continuing he said: “For the last, I don’t know, 15 years of my adult life, I’ve been kind of going through gambling as an addiction.
“It was quite dark and, you know, it took all of my effort and all of my energy and that’s what kind of the only thing that I was kind of thinking about and obsessed with.
“And ever since the last, you know, three years in recovery, I have found strength in talking about things and power, in being vulnerable and being honest, having clear communication.
“And I think every experience that I’ve had has led to this point where it makes me feel like I’m ready to share this story.
“And if that helps you, if you’re currently going through an addiction yourself, whether it’s pornography or substance or gambling as well, mental health, please do so because one of the most powerful weapon and tool that I found was the ability to talk to someone.
“And it gave me the confidence and the courage and the strength to find recovery.”;
Luke then said: “And life is good because I’m not gambling. You know, I’m actually really happy and really content, you know, that the recovery is ongoing.
“And it’s always something I respect because obviously I know where it can go and how dark it can be.
“But there’s always light at the end of the tunnel.”;
The star went onto double down on how anyone going though addiction “should talk to someone”; and “seek help”;.
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UK last autumn.
He was paired with Amy, and they had all the makings of a strong relationship at the start, .
after he made some shocking comments.
The bride revealed how Luke wrote in a letter: “I wish I got down on my knees and terrorised your b*****e.”;
During the vow renewal ceremony, Amy made her feelings for Luke clear when she arrived dressed for a funeral.
She savagely told Luke: “I know my worth and you aren’t worthy of me. This marriage is done, dead, deceased.
“I stand here in front of you today wearing black to mourn its death. RIP.”;
A few months ago, Amy reignited her feud with her again and said .
During a Q&A on her Instagram page, she was asked: “Have you spoken to whatever his name/face was?”;
Amy knew who the fan was referring to and swiftly responded: “No I have not or never will speak to b*****e terroriser/he who shall not be named xox”;.
In a chat with The Sun in February, about Amy’s b*****e.
