I’m A Celeb fans praise Danny Jones for opening up about his anxiety as he and Oti Mabuse break down in tears while discussing his mental health after she lost her brother to suicide

Danny Jones and Oti Mabuse broke down in tears as he opened up about his life-long anxiety during Wednesday night’s episode.

The McFly star, 38, was overcome with emotion as he discussed his mental health with his campmates, admitting he has had therapy since he was 19-years-old.

Fans praised the star for being so honest and open about his mental health, after Oti, 34, stressed the importance of men talking about their feelings.

During the very emotional chat, Oti was brought to tears as she revealed her half-brother Neo committed suicide and admitted he probably would still be alive if ‘he had spoken to someone about what he was feeling’.

Explaining that one of his tattoos says ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’, Danny said: ‘It’s because I’m always constantly worrying, but that’s what I’m working on.

‘I’ve been in therapy since I was 19 for anxiety.’

Fans praised the star for being so honest and open about his mental health, after Oti stressed the importance of men talking about their feelings (Oti and Tulisa pictured)

Danny recalled a moment where he had a panic attack on live TV while being interviewed. 

He said: I was freaking out and I couldn’t answer the question that got asked to me. [My] Heartrate goes crazy.’

As Jane asked whether he thought he had anxiety from a child or from being in a band, he said: ‘I think I escaped a lot.’

Comforting the star, Tulisa said: ‘It’s really good to let it out and it’s really brave to be vulnerable, people respect it.’

Oti added: ‘I think it’s really good that you keep saying people must talk, especially young boys. 

‘I don’t think young boys tend to talk that much and the suicide rate is so high in young men especially, so I think it’s important that you keep telling people to talk about it.’

She continued: ‘I had a brother who committed suicide when he was 16 and I think if he had spoken to someone about what he was feeling, it would’ve been a different turnout.

‘Especially in our culture, we don’t really open up. Every year we celebrate his birthday, but it’s the people that are still left with the aftermath that feel it every single day.

Danny recalled a moment where he had a panic attack on live TV while being interviewed

The McFly star was overcome with emotion as he discussed his mental health with his campmates, admitting he has had therapy since he was 19-years-old

During the very emotional chat, Oti was brought to tears as she revealed her half-brother Neo committed suicide and admitted he probably would still be alive if ‘he had spoken to someone about what he was feeling’

Strictly’s Oti was only a little girl at the time of her sibling’s death as her sister Motsi Mabuse shared that he committed suicide shortly after Mandela’s release from prison in 1990 (pictured as a family)

Neo shared the same mum Dudu and had a different dad to his three sisters Oti, Motsi and Phemelo (pictured together, Oti on right)

Following their emotional chat, fans took to X and wrote: ‘This has got to be the best group of people ever on I’m a celeb’

‘And you have to go out in the world and be strong and happy and bubbly and positive, but it’s tough. 

‘So if you don’t talk about it, no matter how frustrating it is and if you don’t get those feelings out, if you don’t seek the help, it’s hurtful for you, as well as the people around you that love you.’

Tulisa turned to Oti: ‘I think you’re amazing at that Oti, you go out everyday, your energy is so positive and so light. That’s like your superpower.’

‘I’m so proud of Danny for opening up, that is courageous and brave. I’m really really proud of him’, Oti added. 

Following their emotional chat, fans took to X and wrote: ‘This has got to be the best group of people ever on I’m a celeb. 

‘The way they’re supporting each other, listening to each other, being vulnerable with each other, having fun with each other. So here for it’,

‘So refreshing to see people on I’m A Celeb (especially men) talking, crying & showing emotion on national TV Break the stigma!’,

‘THIS. Love seeing men showing their vulnerability and showing other men and boys it’s OK to show your emotions! This is SO SO important!! Thank you and for airing important things like this!’

To find out more tune into I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Thursday at 9pm on ITV1, STV and ITVX 

I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP

OTI MABUSE  

Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt

AGE: 34

OCCUPATION: Professional dancer

FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020. 

DANNY JONES 

Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: McFly singer

FAMOUS FOR:  Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly. 

He is also a coach on The Voice UK. 

BARRY MCGUIGAN 

Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle

AGE: 63

OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer

FAMOUS FOR:  Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986. 

GK BARRY

GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women

AGE: 25

OCCUPATION: TikTok star 

FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel. 

DEAN MCCULLOUGH 

ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp

AGE: 32

OCCUPATION:  Radio 1 DJ 

FAMOUS FOR:  Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views. 

Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.  

JANE MOORE  

Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women

AGE: 62

OCCUPATION: Journalist

 FAMOUS FOR:  Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002. 

She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.

Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow. 

MELVIN ODOOM  

Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021

AGE: 44

OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter

FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.

He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.

COLEEN ROONEY 

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: WAG

FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.

ALAN HALSALL  

Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street

AGE: 42

OCCUPATION: Actor 

FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.

Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap. 

TULISA  

Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year

AGE: 36

OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge 

FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.

In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss. 

She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.