Bake Off winner and Strictly star John Whaite reveals steroid addiction
BBC • 11/17/2025 • Last cited 11/17/2025
Summary
John Whaite, a winner of "The Great British Bake Off" and runner-up on "Strictly Come Dancing," has revealed that he developed a steroid addiction due to dissatisfaction with his body, according to the BBC. He admitted to taking steroids illegally as a means to cope with his body image issues.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
58 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 58 days - proven survivor
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