Inside Danny Jones' relationship with estranged dad who he hasn't spoken to in 18 years

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Danny Jones made a heartfelt confession on I'm A Celeb last week, revealing that he had found a father figure in fellow campmate Barry McGuigan.The duo have developed an incredible bond during their time in the jungle, and as the McFly star, 38, reflected on his experience, he told the boxer: "And I've also found a dad." The musician, 38, has been estranged from his father Alan for 18 years after he walked out on the family, and nearly two decades on the singer still hasn't forgiven him or visited him in Spain, where he now lives.

Danny confessed that he used to 'idolise' Alan while growing up, but that changed when he split from his mum Kathy - just as his band was gaining fame.The star was 19 years old when his dad left, and Danny has revealed that he sought therapy after experiencing anxiety following his father's sudden departure.

He explained: "I had a massive bout of anxiety when I was 19 when my dad left. I feel sorry for any kid out there whose mum and dad have split up.

It's their responsibility, they chose to have the kids, so they've got to be adult about it and stay in touch. It's hard for a child because you crave that and you miss it, but I feel like I've become way more of a man than I'd ever be before because I've learned a lot from it, I've achieved so much and it's made me hungrier and not scared of stuff, I've become stronger." The guitarist confessed that he still harbours 'anger' every Father's Day and no longer maintains a relationship with his dad.