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Peter Andre considered suicide after suffering crippling panic attacks.
The 'Behind Closed Doors' singer - whose marriage with glamour model Katie Price ended in May last year - admitted the frequent attacks got so bad, he thought about ending his life and credits the love of his family for saving him.
He said: "Did I think about ending my life? You can have thoughts like that and I'm not going to lie, there were times when it was so bad that I thought, 'Am I better off?' But you have to look at what's around you. My family were my entire life and I thought, 'How are they going to live the rest of their lives?' That's what stopped me."
The 36-year-old star ended up in hospital after suffering a breakdown 10 years ago, but this only made him worse because he convinced himself he was even more ill.
He explained to Britain's OK! magazine: "They didn't know what was wrong with me, but they soon realised that all I had was a breakdown.
"There was nothing wrong with me but I started to think this was because of the people around me. One woman in there had been tripping from an acid pill from the 70s. Another guy was in a straight jacket all day long and others had tried to commit suicide."
Despite sometimes still suffering from the panic attacks, the reality TV star - who has children Junior, four, and Princess Tiaamii, two, with Katie - insists he won't let himself fall so low again.
He said: "The last time I had a panic attack was three months after my break-up and the stress just built up and hit me. You think you're having a heart attack. No matter how many times you've had it, every time you think, this is it, I'm going to die.
"Because of my kids these days I can't be anywhere I can't control.
"I won't go back to hospital because I've got children, they need me and I will always be there for them. I will never go back. I've got such a great family."
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Sir Mick Jagger and Kate Moss are helping Ronnie Wood stay alcohol-free.
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie's celebrity friends - including Sir Elton John and Rod Stewart - have been giving him regular pep talks to help him overcome his addiction, which has seen him enter rehab numerous times, most recently in January this year.
Ronnie is quoted by The Sun newspaper as saying: "Now I know everyone's behind me, I'm desperate to give up for good. Mick calls me every few days."
The rocker, 62, is also said to be determined to stay sober for his new girlfriend, Brazilian beauty Ana Araujo, 30, and has so far been clean for two months.
There are even rumours the couple could marry later this year and friends say she has been a positive influence in keeping Ronnie from drinking.
One pal said: "Ronnie now thinks Ana could be the woman to make a life with. She's such a positive influence on him and they've very relaxed in each other's company. They're happy enjoying the simple things in life like staying in, making meals and watching films.
"He couldn't be happier and there's already talk of them getting married as early as this summer."
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Simon Cowell is "torn" about having children.
The 50-year-old music mogul - who recently got engaged to his make-up artist girlfriend Mezhgan Hussainy - claims he would love to become a father, but isn't sure if he'd be too old.
Speaking about his future plans, Simon said: "I'm kind of torn because I'm a bit too old to have kids, but then again I think it would be important to have a lot of me's around in the future."
Simon and Mezghan - who had been dating for several months before their relationship was made public - had sparked rumours they were engaged when she was pictured wearing a diamond ring last month, but his publicist dismissed the speculation.
However, when asked by US TV talk show host Jay Leno if the rumours were true, Simon said: "Well, I do have somebody in my life now, yes. And I kind of made a decision this year to make somebody happy… it's called giving back."
Despite confirming their engagement, Simon refused to reveal how he proposed to Mezhgan.
He joked: "I find this very uncomfortable. I was asleep, I think. No, look, I bought her the ring in London."
While he is happy with Mezghan, Simon insists reports they plan to marry as early as this summer are untrue.
When asked about when he'll finally tie the knot, he said: "Within the next 10 years."
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Victoria Beckham has "so much sympathy" for Cheryl Cole.
The Spice Girls singer - who befriended the Girls Aloud star when her husband David Beckham played on the 2006 England soccer squad alongside Cheryl's spouse Ashley Cole - has offered advice and support as her pal struggles to cope with allegations of Ashley's infidelity.
Victoria said: "I support Cheryl 100 per cent. I have not spoken to her, but I'm always there for her. I'm behind her - I feel for anyone going through a tough time.
"I have so much sympathy for Cheryl. My heart goes out to her - both as a woman and as someone in the media spotlight. I feel for her so much, it's a horrible situation but she's a fantastic, strong woman and she will be fine. David's not a Premiership player now, so I can't relate entirely. But I do sympathise."
Meanwhile, Simon Cowell has also vowed to help the 26-year-old pop star beauty - who he works with on the judging panel of UK TV talent show 'The X Factor' - through her troubles and has praised her for being a "strong girl" and handling the situation well.
He told the Mail Online: "She's a friend and you're always going to be there for friends.
"She's going through a hard time, but you know, she's a strong girl. I've been in touch and I'm there for her."
Discussing whether or not she should divorce the sportsman, Simon added: "You've got to do what feels right for you."
Cheryl is due to have crisis talks with her estranged husband this week for the first time since she announced they were separating on February 23, following claims he had sex with several other women and sent them explicit photo messages.
In 2008, it was also claimed Ashley had cheated on Cheryl and slept with hairdresser Aimee Walton.
The 'Fight for This Love' star didn't wear her wedding rings for eight months after these allegations and also admitted she was disappointed Victoria hadn't been in touch to offer support.
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Alex Reid "doesn't mind" men fantasising about him.
The cage-fighter - who is married to glamour model Katie Price - said he enjoyed posing for a gay magazine recently, but stopped short of going fully nude as he wanted to maintain his privacy.
He said: "I did the shoot, the only thing is they wanted me to do nude shots. I don't mind guys fantasising about me or whatever, but I'm not going to put myself out there on a plate. There are some things I need to keep private - like my bits!"
Alex, 34, also said he is keeping in shape for a TV documentary in Los Angeles, which means he has not been able to go out partying but is still enjoying the experience.
He wrote in his column for Britain's Star magazine: "I'm in Los Angles this week, training and filming my martial arts documentary. It's no holiday though - I was up at 6am this morning to train.
"I need more sleep to be really energised, but I'm having fun. I'm totally living the dream."
Despite dealing well with his celebrity status, Alex, 34, admitted he is offended by a nickname he's acquired.
He added: "I'd just like to say that I'm a bit tired of people calling me Mr Potato Head!
"It's not nice - just because I go for the 'just got out of bed look'. I have thick skin, but sometimes it does hurt. I'm only human!"
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