Joe Wicks hailed as a national treasure following documentary about his childhood

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Joe Wicks after a touching documentary about his childhood aired on the BBC.Facing My Childhood reflected on the fitness expert's life as a boy growing up with a heroin-addicted father and a mother living with severe obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).The 60-minute programme explored how the 36-year-old's life was shaped by his childhood experiences through a series of candid discussions with his family and friends.At the age of 12 Joe was left in the care of his dad Gary, who was addicted to heroin, when his mum sought help for her debilitating OCD.He praised his "brave" mum Raquela for getting the help she needed while his older brother Nikki, 38, tried to shield him from the reality of living with their addict father.

Joe, who also goes by The Body Coach, is probably best known for his intense workout videos which got the country moving during the Covid lockdown.But fans had the opportunity to see a different, more sensitive side to the father-of-two who broke into tears several times during the documentary.And some were moved to share their admiration for the personal trainer and praise his bravery on social media.One viewer wrote: "Joe Wicks is such a gentleman & truly an inspiration (a national treasure).

His documentary #FacingMyChildhood is an amazing insightful into #mentalhealth & thank you for your open, honest & emotional reflections".For more of the latest showbiz and TV news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Another commented: "Joe Wicks is such a lovely man.

He’s truly an inspiration. "This programme is so insightful and needed more than ever. Mental Health is all around us and education is so important."A third added: "Goodness me, serious warmth, insight and.