Jack Fincham opens up about suicide attempt and struggles with addiction

standard.co.uk February 9, 2025, 10:00 AM UTC

Jack Fincham, a former Love Island winner, has revealed he attempted suicide after spending £1 million on drugs, alcohol, and gambling. He described his addictions as destructive and expressed feelings of failure and embarrassment over his situation. During a getaway with his girlfriend, Fincham jumped from a hotel balcony, believing he had lost all his money. He survived with a broken ankle and reflected on the incident, noting its similarities to the recent death of singer Liam Payne. Since then, Fincham has changed his lifestyle, avoiding alcohol and drugs for the first time during New Year. He is now pursuing a degree in financial trading and has returned to his previous job selling stationery.


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