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James Arthur has opened up to his parents about being put into foster care in a bid to tackle his decades of ‘trauma.’
The singer, 34, has filmed a new documentary titled James Arthur: Out of Our Minds, which will air on BBC Three on November 13, delving into the impact of his mum and dad’s decision to give him up as a child.
James, who won The X Factor in 2012, battled depression and anxiety after leaving foster care, both of which became so severe that he struggled to leave his bedsit and ended up feeling suicidal after he found fame.
The Impossible hitmaker reveals how going back to his roots was key for him to tackle his mental health issues.