Tearful football star Paul Merson admits his 'life has fallen apart' after the former England player suffered a gambling addiction relapse that left him feeling like a 'crack addict'.
The 50-year-old had notoriously lost £7million, as he pummelled cash on booze, drugs and betting in the 1990s.
However, in a new ITV documentary set to air next week on, the father-of-three reveals he has once again been gripped by gambling.
Speaking to producers of the show, Merson breaks down and says he is 'struggling badly' with life.
Paul Merson (pictured above) is set to appear in a new ITV series which will air next week
The former Arsenal player (above in 1993) has struggling with a host of addictions including gambling
He adds: 'Life's fallen apart - gambling...I've just completely lost control, I've completely, again. I'm digging a hole - I can't get out of it.
'It's the worst addiction in the world.'
Merson placed his first bet at the age of 16 with his Arsenal pay packet and revealed that he was still being given credit and being allowed to bet by bookmakers despite his well-publicised addictions.
The new ITV show will see Harry Redknapp (pictured above) try and get former players back to fitness
Pictured: (back row l-r) Manager Harry Redknapp, Lee Sharpe, Steve Howey, Mark Wright, David Seaman, Chris Waddle, Razor Ruddock. Mark Chamberlain, John Barnes.(l-r Front Row) Paul Merson, Robbie Fowler, Matt Le Tissier, Rob Lee, Ray Parlour
He described his urge to bet as 'relentless' and highlighted that he wagered
