The Voice star Tyler James reveals alcohol addiction

Tyler James, the best friend of Amy Winehouse and latest star of hit BBC reality show The Voice, has revealed he battled alcoholism and has spent time in rehab.

Amy and Tyler were best friends and shared a musical passion. However, as Tyler admits, Amy's immense fame and success sent them both wild and caused huge problems for the pair.

“When Amy became successful, things for our group of friends got ­really f***** up,” said Tyler, 30, in an interview with The Mirror.

“I ended up with a massive alcohol problem and in rehab. I haven’t drunk for three-and-a-half years, but when Amy died it crossed my mind to start again.

Admitting her considered suicide, Tyler added: “There was a moment when my world just collapsed and I was, like, I’m definitely going to do myself in today. After her body was found I was taken to a police station to help them. When I came out my mum was there waiting. I saw the look in her eyes and the first thing she said to me was, ‘I do not want to feel how Mitch (Amy’s dad) feels right now’.

However, he is now determined to succeed for Amy. “Mum knows I can self-destruct but when she said that I couldn’t give in... it would be a massive disservice to Amy.”

You can see footage of Tyler James on The Voice here.