Jack Fincham banned from booze ahead of National Television Awards backstage presenting role
Show bosses are desperate for the Love Island winner to be sober when he hosts the behind-the-scenes coverage
UP until last year, Love Island winner Jack Fincham made his living as a pen salesman.
And his latest bosses will hope he has scribbled a note in his diary to take part in Dry January.
They are desperate for him to be sober when he hosts the behind-the-scenes coverage of the National Television Awards.
So to make sure he doesn’t mess up his biggest job so far, TV bosses have warned him to curb his partying.
The reality contestant will be joined by his Love Island winner girlfriend Dani Dyer for the presenting job on January 22.
And with a fortnight until the ceremony at London’s O2, tensions are already running high.
A show source said: “Jack has been warned not to party ahead of the NTAs and not to drink on the night.
“Even a sip of champagne or beer is off-limits. He’s got form when it comes to cancelling work commitments and people are worried he’s going to let down everyone working on the event.
“This is the biggest presenting job he has had since being a contestant on Love Island and his team know he needs to prove he can do it. No one wants him to screw it up. Jack has been asked to give his word that he’ll slow down his partying beforehand.
“He said he would clean up his act and hit the gym to stay out of pubs with his mates. But it’s not stopped anyone feeling nervous.”
The Sun has already revealed how Jack had pulled out of so many nightclub appearances that some venues cut ties with him.
Cancelling the visits left him out of pocket and facing the anger of die-hard Love Island fans.
And Dani’s no angel, either. Hundreds of fans were gutted after she and Jack pulled out of a meet and greet in Birmingham claiming they were “ill”.
The truth is they were too hungover to leave London and stayed in bed after partying into the early hours at Dani’s fashion range launch.
They better be on their best behaviour this time around.
A spokesperson said: "There is no partying ban. However Jack is currently very focused on his training as he prepares for his return to boxing."
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