Michael Barrymore feels "raw anger" that people don’t accept he’s an innocent man.
The ‘Strike It Lucky’ presenter’s career was left in tatters when he was arrested in connection with the death of Stuart Lubbock, who was found lifeless in his swimming pool in 2001, and though he was never charged, he still feels upset that he’s not been able to climb back to success.
Michael will open up about the shocking incident in an upcoming episode of ‘Life Stories’ and host Piers Morgan thinks it will be the most "powerful" interview he’s ever broadcast on the show.
Piers told the Daily Star newspaper: "He had everything and then lost it all. He lost his marriage and career, and nearly lost his livelihood, but ultimately was never convicted in relation to any of the events people know him for.
"He feels raw anger that he’s not been allowed to rebuild his career, because people don’t want to accept that he was an innocent man.
"It will be the most powerful show we’ve ever aired. Michael showed us what made him the most popular guy in TV."
The 66-year-old comedian was questioned on suspicion of rape and murder, but in 2017 was awarded nominal damages at the High Court after suing police for wrongful arrest.
Michael has made various bids to revive his career, appearing on ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ in 2006 and opening up about his drug addiction on ‘The Jeremy Kyle Show’ in 2014.
Attorney General Jeremy Wright recently turned down an application by Lubbock’s father Terry to open a new inquest into his son’s death.
Terry also slammed the former ‘My Kind of People’ host when he sued for wrongful arrest.
He said: "I am totally disgusted by this.
"Perhaps one good thing will be if someone feels the same way I do and comes forward with new information about my son Stuart’s death.
"I will never give up fighting for justice for my son."
Michael Barrymore still feels ‘raw anger’
