The Traitors winner Harry Clark has spoken about finding himself in a ‘dark place’ (Picture: BBC)
The Traitors winner Harry Clark has detailed how ‘dark times’ left him considering taking his own life.
Last year the British Army engineer, 23, won the second season of the hit BBC reality series, taking home £95,150 for his efforts.
While his stint on the show saw Harry become a household name and pick up plenty of exciting career opportunities, he’s now spoken about how severely he was struggling each day a few years ago.
After finding himself in ‘the darkest place’, he started facing suicidal thoughts and hit ‘rock bottom’.
‘At around 21, I went through a bad time,’ he said.
‘I was in the darkest place you could possibly be. I had feelings of wanting to end it all. I was quite an angry kid.
He won the second season of the BBC series last year (Picture: BBC/Studio Lambert/Paul Chappells)
‘But the Army moulded my characteristics and made me the man I am today,’ he added when speaking to The Mirror.
He continued: ‘I began facing my emotions and learned to give myself time to be angry and sad. I started to set myself time limits to process my feelings.
‘Afterwards, I’d tell myself I couldn’t waste any more time being angry or upset.’
He went on to share that these dark moments taught him to ‘value life’ and he then had a realisation that he ‘didn’t want to waste time’.
He now wants to use experience to help others after having also previously done so during his time in the Army, with Harry saying, ‘all I want to do is help’.
Harry, who is dating CBBC presenter Anna Maynard, sister of I’m A Celebrity star Jack Maynard and singer Conor Maynard, previously spoke about what he planned to do with his significant prize money.
After treating himself to a new watch and a new suit, he said he wanted to try and save some while also treating his family and friends, whom he also hosted a party for soon after his win was announced.
The Traitors is streaming on BBC iPlayer.
Need support?
For emotional support you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.
If you’re a young person, or concerned about a young person, you can also contact PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide UK. Their HOPELINK digital support platform is open 24/7, or you can call 0800 068 4141, text 07860039967 or email: pat@papyrus-uk.org between the hours of 9am and midnight.
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