Regan Gascoigne's bond with dad Gazza - death fears, matching disorders and coming out

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Dancing On Ice star Regan Gascoigne has cruised onto our screens as part of the current lineup for the hit ITV show.The 25-year-old ballet dancer impressed the audience with his dancing skills as he performed for the first time last Sunday (January 23).Now Regan is hoping that his stint performing on the rink will open the door for more reality TV opportunities for him and his famous dad Paul Gascoigne.Gazza, 54, has been showing support for his son as he competes on Dancing On Ice - but their father-son relationship hasn't always been so strong.In fact the pair have struggled to remain in contact over the years as they clashed over several aspects of their lives - including Paul's addiction struggles.As a child, Regan struggled to come to terms with his father's health problems, too young to understand the complexities of mental health and addiction issues.Paul had left his wife Sheryl and their children Bianca, Mason and Regan, in 1998 after just two years of marriage.A documentary when he was just 12 years old saw Regan make some scathing comments about his estranged father.He said: "If I could wish, I’d wish that he would go away from us.

He’s probably going to die soon."Because he’s the top player doesn’t mean he’s a good dad or good person to be with, does it, really?"Being the child of a former England player and Premier League icon came with its pressures for Regan - including surrounding his sexuality.The youngest of the Gascoigne children has openly admitted he is bisexual - a subject which many years ago would have been taboo in the sporting world his father found fame in.However, Paul has openly supported his son and made it known that he is fully behind him in his life choices.He previously said: “I remember.