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'I DON'T HAVE A HABIT'
BGT winner Jai McDowall denies he has a COCAINE habit after going under the knife for a ‘deviated’ septum
The 2011 talent show winner is undergoing cosmetic surgery to improve his singing
BRITAIN'S Got Talent winner Jai McDowall has hit back saying he doesn’t take cocaine after fans suggested that's why he is undergoing surgery for a deviated septum.
The Ayrshire born singer who has just notched up a million views on YouTube is going under the knife after complaining the condition was affecting his singing career.
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Jai won Britain’s Got Talent in 2011 with a cover of Josh Groban’s hit To Where You Are.
He is being operated on by specialist rhinoplasty surgeon Mr Ray of Elanic Clinic in Glasgow, and made a video for fans from his hospital bed.
The singer claimed the mucus from his blocked nose was causing sore throats and making him nervous before performances.
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He said: "The amount of times I've been asked if I have a cocaine habit and that's why I have a deviated septum in the first place has been unreal.
“I don't have a cocaine habit just in case anyone is wondering."
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After one follower suggested doctors used a similar substance to cocaine to stop bleeding during surgery, Jai also joked: "Andy McGee says I might get some cocaine to stop the bleeding so it might be a party in Jai's room tonight."
Jai is expected to be in hospital for a few days following the surgery and joked: "I have my sexy gown on and some really lovely green stockings.
“I'll be MIA for the next couple of days getting the surgery so I will talk to you all when I feel better, probably not when I have big bruises all over my face cause that's a bit weird."
He added: "I'm in the hospital and have been well looked after by Elanic which is great. I've just had some people putting my mind at ease because I'm a little bit nervous."
Mr Ray said: "Jai's procedure is pretty straight forward and our aim is to make him as comfortable as possible throughout the process."