X Factor’s James Arthur reveals how record label drop made him suicidal
Former X Factor winner James Arthur has revealed the devastating effect being dropped from Simon Cowell’s record label had on his mental health.
After competing in series nine of the hit reality show, a stream of controversies led to the demise of the singer’s contract with Syco.
Having previously admitted to developing a dependence on drugs after finding fame, the 28-year-old Middlesbrough native has now confessed to experiencing suicidal thoughts in the aftermath of losing his record deal.
He told the Evening Standard: “If I was ever near a balcony, or in my car, I’d have an image of me jumping over or driving off the road.”
“But then I’d think, ‘Don’t do it, you’ve got sisters, you’re the man of the family.”
“There was many a time I thought of it,” he continued.
Thankfully James now has his career back on track and has resigned with Syco.
His second album, Back From the Edge, is due for release on October 28.
