Love Island star Jack Fincham says ‘it can’t get any worse than this’ as he reveals he’s homeless after struggling with life following rehab stint

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Jack Fincham says he’s currently without a home after a disagreement with his family, which happened after he finished a recent stay in rehab.

The 34-year-old, who previously won Love Island, sought treatment in rehab again earlier this year. This came after a dangerous return to drinking and drugs, which he described as a selfish act that almost cost him his life.

Jack, who underwent £32,000 of treatment at Rainford Hall in Merseyside, recently shared on Instagram about the difficulties he’s facing since leaving rehab. He also revealed that family backlash has led to him currently living 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 expected from friends and family.

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

During rehab, I was told something that really stuck with me: you shouldn’t expect a hero’s welcome when you leave. Recovery involves doing the things you should have been doing all along, so there won’t be a big celebration – and that’s okay.

Jack shared that he’s nearly broke and currently doesn’t have a place to live. He’s trying to decide what his next steps are, feeling like things couldn’t possibly get more difficult.

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

‘Got my beautiful dog Elvis, without him I probably wouldn’t even be here to be honest.’

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.

Jack admitted things have been difficult, and he’s essentially starting over. Despite the setbacks, he remains optimistic and believes things are bound to improve.

I plan to return to acting and television work, and I’m committed to following through on all my goals.

This follows Jack’s candid discussion about the most challenging aspect of his recovery 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 feels he’s finally found genuine happiness and doesn’t want things to change.

Jack, known for becoming popular on the 2018 season of Love Island, was a guest on ITV’s show to discuss how things are going with Susanna Reid and Ed Balls.

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

Jack said: ‘The stopping drugs part was the easy part.’

He explained that he checked himself in for a detox to get off prescription drugs – specifically, benzodiazepines and pregabalin.

I spent six weeks safely getting off prescription medication, which was a long process, but necessary. Surprisingly, that part – the medical detox itself – was the easiest. It was handled perfectly by the doctors.

‘What the hard bit… feelings are actually alright.

I’ve been holding in my emotions for a while now, and suddenly I’m overwhelmed, constantly wondering where these feelings are coming from.

I used to get carried away with enthusiasm, and when that happened, I’d tell myself I deserved a drink to improve things.

Sometimes I get down, and I know exactly how to feel better, though it’s not a healthy way. Unfortunately, drugs and alcohol always deliver on what you expect – they reliably numb the pain, even though it’s temporary.

‘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 okay just as I am, and that’s enough.

‘I can go and do all the things that I want to do.’

He revealed in January that he was going back to rehab, admitting a recent relapse almost cost him his life and that he needed help before things got worse. He described his actions as selfish.

I was so excited when Jack announced he’d be spending two months at Rainford Hall back in 2021! It was a fantastic opportunity for him, but unfortunately, he ended up deciding to come home early. It was a shame, but I know he made the right decision for himself.

This time he felt that his stint was totally different to before.

Jack confessed: ‘The first time I went, obviously as I said to you, I went there for other people.

Basically, I initially went to prove everyone wrong – to show them I’d attempted something, it hadn’t succeeded, and I’d warned them it wouldn’t. But this time, I actually wanted their assistance.

I’m incredibly grateful for the amazing staff at Rainford Hall, the rehab facility where I received help. They were truly wonderful.

For a while, it was strange to me that people would offer help without expecting anything in return. I spent a long time overthinking things, for several years actually.

Each day felt special, especially being in such a lovely place. I was so glad to have my dog with me; I honestly couldn’t have managed it without him, and he really needed the rest too.

He’s a Cane Corso, and despite a couple of minor challenges, he’s a wonderful dog. He’s incredibly well-behaved, and everyone on staff really loves him when he visits.

Quitting drugs wasn’t the hardest part; the real challenge was the two months I spent understanding why I acted the way I did, acknowledging my mistakes, and figuring out what I needed to apologize for.

I take full responsibility. I made a mistake, and I don’t try to shift blame onto others, or justify it by pointing to my public life or financial situation.

‘Everything that has happened, and gone wrong in my life is my fault and I hold my hands up to it.’

I remember back in January, Jack was really honest with us before he went to rehab. He said, and it stuck with me, that unless you want to go, and unless you’re willing to work on yourself, rehab just won’t be effective. It was a pretty direct way of putting it, but it made a lot of sense.

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on past mistakes and the chances I’ve missed. Now, I’m focused on improving my life, finding happiness and health, and creating a future full of new and rewarding opportunities, all while staying sober.

‘None of that is going to happen if I carry on the way I am going. It’s not going to happen.

It feels like there are two voices in your head – one encouraging you, saying you’re capable of handling the situation this time.

‘This is not a new thing. This is not a new thing, this has been going on since I was 18/19.

Okay, so let’s be real – I’m 33, and this isn’t a recent development. I’ve been navigating this for a while now. It’s definitely been a journey with ups and downs – times when I felt totally on top of things, and other times when it felt like it was controlling me.

I realized on Christmas Day that I needed to go to the hospital. I hadn’t told anyone, but I was worried I’d taken too much of something.

I run boxing camps before my fights to give my body time to recover. I’ve been training in boxing since I was thirteen, and it’s given me a strong heart. Honestly, without that lifelong training, I might not be here today.

Hearing that – that without being in good shape, your body might not have been able to recover, and that a strong heart from years of training likely saved your life – is a really sobering thought.

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2026-04-05 20:36