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STRICTLY’S Neil Jones has revealed he was homeless as teenager and was forced to sleep on the streets for short periods of time.
The award-winning dancer made the admission on his Instagram page as he asked his followers to help raise money for a charity organisation that helps homeless youth.
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Sharing to his 238k followers, Neil wrote: “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.”
The Strictly star was raising awareness about a new campaign from charity organisation Depaul UK, that focuses on helping young people in crisis and beyond.
He shared: “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 [is Depaul UK, a] 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.”
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The 38-year-old went on to say that Depaul is under strain due to the pandemic, and asked his followers to join him in a new charity initiative.
It will see people sleeping “somewhere other than your bed” for one night, donating £5 to Depaul and then nominating three friends to do the same.
In his post, which showed Neil getting under a sleeping bag in his home, he nominated his Strictly pal Oti Mabuse, as well as ex Katya Jones.
If you would like to take part in Depaul's #sleepbedless campaign, check out their Instagram page .
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