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Children's television presenter Richard McCourt - one half of the Dick and Dom duo - has been caught on camera admitting he's dabbled with drugs.
The 32-year-old was filmed on a mobile phone outside a nightclub in Manchester telling strangers his doctor had warned him of the dangerous effects of drugs on his heart condition.
He said: 'I am not allowed to do drugs anymore.
'My doctor said to me "Don't take drugs again or you will die." It's the best thing that ever happened to me.'
McCourt, who shot to fame on BBC Saturday morning TV, had his In Da Bungalow show axed two years ago after it was deemed too smutty.
In the series, the hosts encouraged young viewers to yell out the word 'bogies' in public places.
He is now filming a new show, The Legend of Dick and Dom.
His spokeswoman Vivienne Clore today confirmed it was 'absolutely true' the star had dabbled in drugs but that he not taken them in over 10 years. Children's television presenter Richard McCourt - one half of the Dick and Dom... more
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