He keeps Matthew Perry’s autobiography on his bookshelf, wishes Elvis Presley had “a little more happiness in his life” and admits that his five fiancées earned him the “Lord of the Rings” reputation. Here, Million Dollar Quartet star Darren Day concludes our interview with an honest account of his memories, including “going cold turkey in front of a whole country” and Piers Morgan’s infamous (and ridiculous) headline: “Even his own mum hates him.”
In part two of Darren’s chat, he talks about how Robbie Williams helped save his life, his recovery from addiction and the impact of Matthew Perry’s death. He also reflects on meeting his fiancée Sophie, the “I don’t do family” headline he says he never uttered, and the relationship regrets he still carries. Darren answers the Suddenly Single Honesty Box questions about dating, love and what he’d tell his younger self.
00:00 Robbie Williams’ offer of help 🤝
02:00 Rehab, recovery and how Robbie helped save his life
05:00 Relapse, sobriety and putting recovery first 🌱
06:00 Mental health, neurodivergence and creativity
07:00 What fame taught Darren about validation 🎭
08:00 How recovery changed what he looks for in a partner
09:00 Addiction, blackouts and psychotic episodes ⚠️
11:00 Darren’s memories of losing time
11:30 Matthew Perry’s story and the danger of relapse 🕊️
13:00 Going cold turkey on Celebrity Big Brother
14:00 Elvis Presley, fame and the headlines Darren feared 📰
15:30 Meeting Sophie after rehab
17:00 Sophie’s support and Darren’s “Lord of the Rings” reputation 💍
19:00 Darren’s best and worst dates
21:00 The Suddenly Single Honesty Box 🎤
23:00 The “I don’t do family” headline Darren says he never said
26:00 Regrets about past relationships 💔
27:30 What Darren would tell his younger self
29:00 Sophie, lasting love and Darren’s recovery ❤️
30:30 ADHD medication and life on stage
31:30 Thanks for watching 👋
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