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A former TOWIE star has openly confessed that he has reached “rock bottom” after enduring a difficult health struggle and undergoing a £20K body transformation.
The star, who has previously shared his experiences , left his fans worried after posting a concerning video.
A former TOWIE star has disclosed that he has hit rock bottom in a concerning TikTok postCredit: TikTok/@thisischarlieking
This followed his display of a toned physique after participating in the seriesCredit: TikTok/@thisischarlieking
He joined the reality series alongside then-partner Gemma CollinsCredit: TikTok/@thisischarlieking
Charlie expressed that he had reached ‘rock bottom’ and allowed his wellbeing to ‘spiral’Credit: TikTok/@thisischarlieking
In his initial clip, he appeared fit at a swimming pool before transitioning to a video of him stepping out of a shower, wrapping a towel around his waist while revealing his fuller stomach.
In his caption, the 40-year-old stated: “Feeling like you’re at rock bottom,” adding, “Nobody prepares you for how challenging it is to go from this … to here.”
Charlie further explained that he had “lost his sense of direction in life” in another concerning message.
The alum has since shared another TikTok video to elaborate on his feelings.
In the video, Charlie was seen sitting on a sofa wearing a striped top, baseball cap, and a bandage on his nose.
He informed viewers that he had received an outpouring of well wishes, saying: “It was never about having abs and losing abs.
“It was more about demonstrating that I used to maintain a healthy relationship with my mind and would do the right things to feel good.
“This year, in particular, I have let everything spiral.
“I have lost all sense of self-control, purpose, and direction, which has led to significant self-sabotage, and I’ve neglected my self-care, feeling a rebellion against looking after myself.
“But I dislike this feeling, and it must change.”
He then stated that he would take responsibility for moving forward.
BODY IMAGE WOES
Charlie had previously discussed his body image “despair” following a botched nose job and his struggles with body dysmorphia.
In 2022, the reality TV star told health committee MPs that he was left in the “depths of despair” due to these challenges.
TOWIE STARS SPIN-OFF
With the announcement that TOWIE will return in 2025 for two new series, it's good news for some former ITVBE stars as well.
Two of the show’s beloved former stars will celebrate their own significant life events with a spin-off series featuring Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou.
The title of their new show is yet to be confirmed.
The couple, who first met and fell in love on TOWIE in 2014, will finally say ‘I Do’ in a three-part special produced by Objective Entertainment.
The show will follow the success of their Baby Steps series.
He emphasized that young children should be educated early on not to trust the pictures and lifestyles they encounter online on platforms like Instagram.
Charlie, who departed from The Only Way is Essex in 2017, stated: “The number of times you see someone who has been altered — it becomes difficult to discern what’s real anymore.
“If we consider the Kardashian lifestyle, it represents an aspirational world where one can earn significant money and look incredible.
“But we must be realistic — that’s a unique situation the average person will never experience.”
He exclusively told The Sun last year how being in the spotlight has affected him.
Charlie joined in 2012 and appeared on the program for six series.
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