Mario Falcone has candidly opened up on his suicide attempt as he urges men to speak about their feelings on World Mental Health Day.The 32 year old took an overdose in 2012 in a bid to end his own life after being portrayed in a negative light on The Only Way Is Essex, ultimately ending his relationship with then-fiancée Lucy Mecklenburgh.
But the father-of-one has now battled his dark thoughts and has praised the hit ITVBe show for tackling mens' mental health in recent series.
Speaking exclusively to OK! online, Mario said of his suicide attempt: "I took an overdose with alcohol, I was really emotional one evening.