I'M A Celebrity's Owen Warner revealed he was overdrawn and living off 40p tinned meals before landing his role on Hollyoaks.
The hunky actor, 23, was living hard and fast while studying film production at uni, favouring boozy nights out over knuckling down on his studies.
His wild ways took their toll on his body with his family growing concerned about his grey complexion and dark circles under his eyes.
In his own words, he "looked ruined". After taking a punt and auditioning for the role of Romeo Nightingale, Owen was stunned to learn he'd got the part.
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