Ant McPartlin reveals painkiller addiction 'nearly killed him'

Ant McPartlin has revealed how he nearly died after battling with depression, alcohol and substance abuse.

Ant McPartlin reveals painkiller addiction 'nearly killed him'

Ant McPartlin has revealed how he nearly died after battling with depression, alcohol and substance abuse.

The TV star - one half of Ant and Dec - entered rehab in June after struggling with a two-year addiction to super-strength painkillers following a knee operation in 2015.

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