X Factor star James Arthur has revealed he found himself in 300,000 debt due to gambling.
The 33-year-old singer, who won Simon Cowells singing competition in 2012, didnt realise he had got himself into financial trouble after betting on football matches.
James said that although he didnt have a gambling problem, it was a blessing when he was eventually banned from using mobile betting apps.
I was like 200 300,000 in debt, he shared.
Attributing his money problems to his lifestyle, James continued: Bit of gambling, bit of betting on football and sh*t. There were a few big bets.
I didnt even realise Id got myself in debt. It was my accountant saying, Youre kinda in the red her…
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