Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite has been met with a wave of support from fans after revealing that he has been diagnosed with ADHD.
The 34-year-old chef, who won The Great British Bake Off in 2012 before reaching the Strictly final alongside pro dancer Johannes Radebe in 2021 as the show's first male same-sex pairing, said that his diagnosis "explains a lot" as he shared the news with fans on Instagram at the weekend. The star said that he initially planned on keeping his diagnosis private, but later decided to make it public in a bid to help others who are also living with the condition.
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that affects people's behaviour with common symptoms including restlessness, trouble concentrating, and acting on impulse. It's not known what causes the disorder and there is no 'cure', though symptoms can be managed using therapy or medicine, according to the NHS website.
