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A champion from Strictly Come Dancing has disclosed his 30-year battle with porn addiction, which began during his childhood.
The BBC One star has courageously shared his personal challenges following his divorce.
A Strictly Come Dancing champion has bravely shared his struggles with porn addictionCredit: PA
Ore Oduba won the Strictly title in 2016Credit: BBC
The 39-year-old has revealed that his struggles have lasted for three decadesCredit: YouTube/Need to talk
Presenter Ore Oduba expressed that he was “terrified” to confront the issue that has plagued him for 30 years.
During an appearance on Paul Carrick Brunson’s We Need To Talk podcast, he recounted how his addiction began at the age of nine, introduced by a friend’s brother, and admitted that the curiosity “set in immediately.”
He candidly shared: “I was nine when I was first exposed to pornography. That’s when my addiction began.”
He continued: “While I wouldn’t say the addiction took hold immediately, the curiosity did, and it didn’t take long for that curiosity to dominate my thoughts.
“It became the thing that was slowly destroying my life from the inside out.
“But it was something I turned to from a young age as a way to cope with the trauma.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggered Ore Oduba's addiction to pornography?
Ore Oduba revealed that his addiction began at the age of nine when he was introduced to pornography by a friend's brother.
How long has Ore Oduba struggled with his addiction?
Ore Oduba has struggled with his pornography addiction for a span of 30 years.
What impact did the addiction have on Ore Oduba's life?
He described the addiction as something that was destroying his life from the inside out and noted that it was a response to trauma he experienced.
