Jeremy McConnell has quit fame to become the director of a Turkish hair transplant clinic.
The former ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ star has turned his back on life in the limelight and he will instead take up the position of UK director for Hair Of Istanbul alongside the company’s CEO M. Fatih Akdemir.
He told The Sun Online: "I am really excited to be part of such a fantastic team and to work with M. Fatih Akdemir, who undertook my own hair and beard transplants.
"He has become like a brother to me."
The 29-year-old star added the new venture is an "exciting opportunity" as he continues to "overcome" tough times over the past few years.
He said: "I feel that I have worked hard to overcome all the difficulties I have faced over the last few years.
"I now feel I have an exciting opportunity for me and my family."
An insider explained the move comes from the model choosing to find "focus and stability" for him and his family.
The source said: "Jeremy decided he needed a focus and stability following his recovery and upon trying to maintain security for his family."
His announcement comes after it was revealed last month that the tattooed star – who has son Caben-Albi, two, with ex Stephanie Davis – and his girlfriend Katie McCreath are expecting their first child together, with their baby due in December.
An insider said at the time: "Katie has really supported Jeremy through the tough times and helped him grow as a person. Anyone who knows Jeremy knows that having a family and being a dad is a dream he has always wanted."
Jeremy recently admitted he feels "sick" when he looks back at his past mistakes, as he opened up about his problems with cocaine abuse, describing the Class A drug as "the devil".
He said: "I feel sick when I look back at myself, I’m so ashamed. I was p***ing money up against the wall to get that buzz. I was only focused on was good looking women and drink.
"Then I was offered cocaine when I was 20 at a party and it took over. I remember the feeling it gave me, it was a buzz.
"I didn’t even start drinking until I was 18 as I was so into my football and fitness but cocaine was easy to fall into as it was everywhere – I didn’t have to go to any lengths to get it as it was so cheap and easy to get. I started using it more and more."
Jeremy was jailed for 34 days over Christmas 2017 for breaching a community order, and he was previously given a 20-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, after he was found guilty of assaulting his then-partner, ‘Hollyoaks’ star Stephanie.
Jeremy McConnell quits fame to join Turkish hair transplant clinic
