Strictly’s Neil Jones reveals he slept on the streets as a teenager

By Press Association

June 16 2020, 11:37 pm

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Strictly Come Dancing’s Neil Jones has revealed that he had to sleep on the streets for a “short period” as a teenager.

The professional dancer shared the information in a social media post urging his fans to back a charity campaign against homelessness.

He wrote on Instagram: “Not many people know but as a teen I found myself at one point sleeping on the streets for a short period but because of a charity like Depaul I was able to find a place to stay.”

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As you know during lockdown I’ve been lucky to be able to move into my very own flat🙏🏻 unfortunately due to COVID-19 many charities have been hit hard and one which was hit hard… @depaul_uk youth homelessness charity who support Vulnerable people who move from place to place, staying on sofas/floors often in unsafe situations facing physical, mental and even sexual abuse and exploitation. . Not many people know but as a teen I found myself at one point sleeping on the streets for a short period but because of a charity like DePaul I was able to find a place to stay. DePaul provide emergency and longer-term accommodation and ongoing support with mental and physical health, employment and more. The pandemic has put many of @depaul_uk _uk service is under strain so to support them I’m taking part in their #sleepbedless campaign Here is how you can help. 1. Sleep somewhere other than your bed (floor, garden, balcony) for one night. 2. Donate £5 to @dupaul_uk 3. Nominate 3 friends to do the same p.s tag: @mrs_katjones @michael_jowita @otimabuse Thank you for your support 🧡
A post shared by Neil Jones (@mr_njonesofficial) on Jun 16, 2020 at 1:08pm PDT