Jack Fincham says his ‘come back is pending’ as he reflects on ‘losing people he loves’ amid battle with addiction and becoming homeless

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Jack Fincham hinted at a personal recovery journey, saying he’s working on getting his life back on track after struggling with addiction and experiencing loss.

The 34-year-old former reality TV star recently shared his story of getting back on his feet after becoming homeless following a stay in rehab.

Sharing a life update to Instagram on Friday, Jack posed for a photo during a shopping trip.  

Let’s be real, healing isn’t a straight line. I always tell people it’s okay to have good days and bad days. Some days I feel strong and on top of things, and other days, I’m just focused on getting through to the next one. It’s all part of the process, and it’s important to be honest with yourself about where you’re at.

Life inevitably brings loss, but those experiences can shape us into the people we’re meant to become. I’m optimistic about the future and feel like good things are finally happening, and I deserve to enjoy them. I’m learning to accept and be comfortable with who I am.

Keep smiling and taking things one day at a time, and you’ll be alright. Don’t worry about things right now; we’ll deal with them later.

After completing rehab for a second time earlier this year, Jack had a falling out with his family and is now experiencing homelessness.

He previously explained he had a ‘selfish’ relapse into drinking and drugs that nearly killed him. 

Jack, who spent £32,000 on treatment at Rainford Hall in Merseyside, is finding it difficult to adjust to life after rehab. He’s also facing family issues, and is currently staying in a hotel with his dog.

He explained that his time living in Liverpool didn’t go as planned because of issues with his housemate. He also felt disappointed that he didn’t receive the support he’d hoped for from friends and family.

‘Listen I’m a 34-year-old man you can’t rely on your family all the time.’

I learned a valuable lesson in rehab: recovery isn’t about a grand welcome, it’s about doing the things you should have been doing all along.

I recently spoke with Jack, and he’s going through a really tough time. He shared with me that he’s currently without a home and is low on resources, honestly feeling like things couldn’t possibly get harder. He’s trying to map out his next steps, and it’s heartbreaking to see someone navigating such challenges.

The TV personality shared that she’s currently at a hotel with her dog, taking some time to relax and figure out her next steps, including where she wants to live.

He added that he wouldn’t even be where he was today without his dog, Elvis, whom he described as beautiful.

Jack admitted that leaving rehab was frightening, but he expressed gratitude to the staff for their kindness, which he said felt unusual and unfamiliar after a long time.

The TV personality is committed to rebuilding his career. He plans to start fresh and return to acting.

Honestly, things have been really tough for me lately. I’ve faced some setbacks and it feels like I’m rebuilding everything from the ground up. But I’m a naturally optimistic person, and I truly believe the worst is behind me now. I’m looking forward to a fresh start.

I’m really excited to get back to acting and focus on television work again. It means a lot to me to finally follow through on all the plans I’ve been making, and I’m determined to make it happen!

This follows Jack’s candid discussion about the most challenging aspect of his recovery, which he shared during a heartfelt interview on Good Morning Britain last week.

The reality star confessed he initially appeared on the show for the wrong motives, but now he’s genuinely happy and doesn’t want his current life to end.

I was chatting with Susanna Reid and Ed on ITV’s Good Morning Britain recently, and it was lovely to share what I’ve been up to. A lot of people remember me from Love Island – I was on the fourth series back in 2018 – and it’s great to reconnect and update everyone on my journey since then.

Ed asked the boxer if he’d been surprised or learned anything unexpected while recovering.

Jack explained that quitting drugs wasn’t the hardest part of his recovery. He successfully completed a detox program to get off prescription medications – specifically, benzodiazepines and pregabalin.

I spent six weeks safely coming off prescription medication, which was a process I knew I needed to complete. Surprisingly, that part – the medical detox itself – was the easiest. It was handled perfectly by the clinical team.

‘What’s the hard bit… feelings are actually alright.

I’ve kept my emotions bottled up for a while now, and suddenly I’m experiencing a rush of them, leaving me wondering where they’re all coming from.

I would sometimes get enthusiastic, and when that happened, I’d tell myself I needed a drink to improve things.

Sometimes I get down, and I know how to temporarily feel better. Sadly, it’s with drugs and alcohol – they’re a reliable escape, even though I know that’s a harmful way to cope.

‘They are going to do what they say on the tin every time, without fail.

I struggled with self-acceptance for a long time and often felt inadequate. It was difficult to feel comfortable being myself.

After working with the team at Rainford for the last eight weeks, I’ve come to a powerful realization: I’m good enough, and I’m capable of pursuing my goals and dreams.

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2026-04-10 20:39