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Heston Blumenthal sheds tears as son says: 'Talking to you was horrible'

2025-06-19 109 Dailymotion

Heston Blumenthal broke down in tears as he spoke about the toll his undiagnosed bipolar disorder took on his family during an emotional conversation with his son Jack.The 59-year-old chef, best known for his experimental cooking and TV shows Heston’s Fantastical Food and Heston’s Feasts, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in November 2023. His new BBC documentary Heston: My Life With Bipolar, airing Thursday, explores how the condition affected both his personal life and mental health.Blumenthal recalled suffering hallucinations, manic episodes, and suicidal thoughts before being sectioned — a decision made by his wife, French entrepreneur Melanie Ceysson, whom he credits with saving his life.