Strictly star Kristian Nairn’s past ‘monster’ cocaine use has been revealed after comments from his memoir were unearthed.
The Game Of Thrones star, 49, recently announced that he had been forced to quit the new series of Strictly for medical reasons. There is no suggestion that his exit was related to the drug use.
But the star’s previous drug use has now been revealed, with the DJ admitting in his memoir that he used to ‘go hard on whatever he can get his hands on’.
In a book released last year, Kristian reportedly described himself as a coke ‘monster’ and recalled a time he ‘hoofed half a kilo’ of the drug up his nose.
Speaking of the drug-use in the book, called Beyond The Throne, he said: ‘I’m a monster. I go hard on whatever I can get my hands on.
‘Not long ago I hoofed half a kilo of coke up my nose. Half a f****g kilo.’
Strictly star Kristian Nairn’s past ‘monster’ cocaine use has been revealed after comments from his memoir released last year were unearthed
The Game Of Thrones star, 49, recently announced that he had been forced to quit the new series of Strictly for medical reasons. There is no suggestion that his exit was related to the drug use
Kristian reportedly kicked the habit by isolating himself in a small Irish village called Ballyhornan and later got clean by 2008, according to The Sun on Sunday.
He had to pay off debts from his drug use, which he succeeded in doing shortly before landing his breakout role as Hodor in Game Of Thrones.
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Kristian for comment.
Announcing his exit from Strictly in an official statement, Kristian said: ‘With a heavy heart, I have to step back from this season of Strictly Come Dancing due to unexpected medical reasons.
‘I was truly looking forward to the journey, and I’m deeply sorry to disappoint anyone who was looking forward to seeing me on the dance floor.
‘Thank you all for your support, and I will be back on my feet very soon, in every sense. Love to all, Kristian.’
Kristian, best known for playing Hodor in Game Of Thrones, is 6ft 10, and worried about how his height would impact him on the dancefloor.
He explained: ‘This will be a huge challenge for me physically, but I’m ready to rise to it! It’s a surreal and wonderful opportunity to shed one of my left feet!’
The star’s drug use has now been revealed, with the DJ admitting he ‘goes hard on whatever he can get his hands on’ in a memoir (Seen in 2019)
Kristian had to pay off debts from his drug use, which he succeeded in doing shortly before landing his breakout role as Hodor in Game Of Thrones (Pictured)
Sarah James, Executive Producer at BBC Studios, said: ‘We’ve absolutely loved getting to know Kristian in this short time, and he has all the makings of a brilliant Strictly Come Dancing contestant. We’re incredibly sorry to lose him from this year’s series and we all wish him a speedy recovery.’
Sharing the reason for his exit in his own words in an Instagram video, he said: ‘Hey guys, I hope you’re doing well.
‘Firstly, sorry to be reading this, it’s a bit like a wedding speech I guess. So anybody who’s just followed me in the last couple of weeks, hello, I hope you’re well!
‘So I’m not going to beat around the bush with this, this is real talk. I’m not doing the PR thing, I hate that. I always try and be pretty honest and real with you guys and hopefully anybody who’s been around here for a while will attest to that.
‘I’ve been given a wonderful opportunity to become part of the the Strictly Come Dancing family as you may know. But sadly I’m having to withdraw from this year’s show. There’s been such a response and I definitely want to share why.
‘Like so many people at the minute I’ve been dealing with a high level of stress and yeah, a little bit of grief if I’m going to be really real. I’ve always been my mother’s son and I’ve always powered through things like this in the past and any other time in my life. Honestly I think I’ve got a pretty healthy attitude to stuff like this – I thought I did at least. But for the first time it’s manifested physically and it’s caused a spike in my vitals, and it’s sort of ended in an area of concern.
‘I’m a big guy, I always have been ever since I set foot on this Earth, so I take my health very seriously and I do see my doctor all the time. I was checked for the show, like, two weeks before and everything was fine, so he was happy for me to take part.
‘Please know I am okay, I’m under treatment already and my doctor isn’t concerned. After two, maybe three weeks I’ll be pretty much back to normal.
On Thursday, Kristian announced that he had been forced to quit the new series of Strictly for medical reasons
‘But sadly I don’t have time for the show now, I mean it’s not going to be in time for all the training and everything like that. And I also don’t want to leave them, you and the other contestants hanging, it’s not really fair.
‘And I’m gutted to say the least, I was really looking forward to taking part in this. The guys in the show, I’m not going to lie, have been completely understanding and I’ve honestly felt 100 per cent supported so I’m really grateful for that.
‘So let’s see what happens when I get sorted. I’m going to be taking it easy for now. I’ll be able to return to work very shortly.
‘I was so excited for this, but not only for myself but also for the amazing people from my home of Northern Ireland. It has always been my honour in my weird way just to show that I’m from Northern Ireland and I’m very proud. And I’m sorry if I’ve let you down in any way, but I’ll continue to do my best.
‘We live in strange, crazy times at the minute so without being preachy, please look after yourself. Don’t ignore what’s going on inside your head. This is something I haven’t dealt with before, so this has really come as a surprise for me, I always thought I had this.
‘To my fellow contestants, although it was brief I really enjoyed meeting all of you. It’s a really great bunch of people and I’m looking forward to watching and seeing how well you all do.
‘Who knows what the future holds. I’m totally still here and creating in my own haphazard way and just trying to be better than ever. And don’t worry guys, I’ve totally got this. I love you all truly, I really do and thank you for being part of my journey. Thank you for all the support you’ve always shown me and the new people as well, I really appreciate it. And lastly just enjoy the show and thank you for all the support, it’s been really great.’
