Danny Jones has found himself in a completely new job.
The McFly singer took to Instagram to share a series of photos, marking the launch of his new position as an ambassador for a suicide prevention charity. During his time on I'm A Celeb, Danny opened up about battling anxiety since he was a teenager. The singer and guitarist was comforted by his campmates as he shared how he once had a panic attack on live TV, opening up on his mental health struggles.
The All About You hitmaker explained the meaning behind his wrist tattoo, which reads ‘don’t worry, be happy’. Probed by Loose Women ’s Jane Moore and others about the inking, Danny explained his constant worries and how he was “working on” his issues. Talking about therapy and his emotions, Oti Mabuse and jungle co-star Tulisa Contostavlos both praised the musician for opening up. Speaking about his tattoo, Danny spilled: “It’s because I’m always constantly worrying, but that’s what I’m working on.”
In his post, Danny wrote: "I am incredibly honoured to announce that I am now an official ambassador for the suicide prevention charity CALM @calmzone." He continued, "I recently shared my own mental health struggles while in the jungle, and I’ve been overwhelmed by the kind messages and positive reactions I’ve received. As an ambassador, I hope this role will help encourage others to open up more about their own struggles."
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dannyjonesofficial /instagram)CALM, which stands for the Campaign Against Living Miserably, is an organization that makes a real impact. Danny mentioned that he was fortunate enough to spend time with their dedicated team this week. CALM operates a free, anonymous helpline, available daily from 5 pm to midnight, for anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts. Their website also provides a wealth of non-clinical, practical advice to help individuals manage their mental health and make conversations easier.
CALM envisions a future where no one feels that suicide is their only option, and they firmly believe that talking about suicide is a key factor in prevention He ended his caption by adding:. "Conversations have immense power, and I speak from experience." His post was flooded with praise, with Adam Thomas writing: "Love this bro, keep spreading the love." "Love it mate," adding Alan Halsall.
This comes after Danny was crowned King of the Jungle last December after surviving three weeks Down Under. And he was elated over viewers’ reactions. Danny, 38, said: “It was just me and my personality at my worst, when I was hungry and tired. So realising you’re loved for your personality was a massive thing. I’ve been protected by ‘Danny from McFly’ as a character, but that’s not the person who goes home and is vulnerable.”
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dannyjonesofficial /instagram)He added: “What you saw on I’m A Celebrity is the real me. I wasn’t protected by my vocals or my guitar. When I won, I thought, ‘Ah, people understand me’. It was liberating… very empowering.”
Dad-of-one Danny, who has also been a coach on The Voice Kids since it first aired in 2017, admits it has taken him a while to find his TV comfort zone. He said: “I used to be scared of live TV. I’d think, ‘Ooh, I’d better not say the wrong thing’, and was always reliant on my band to talk. But after The Voice Kids, I realised my personality is alright.”
Last year, Danny and his bandmate Tom Fletcher coached as a duo on The Voice, winning in October with singer AVA. Danny, who also won last year’s The Masked Singer, said: “Fingers crossed we’ll be back on The Voice. We haven’t heard yet but I’m sure as champions, there’s no choice! Me and Tom have a real passion for it – not just the show, but also after. We care about the aftercare.”
If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch
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