Professor Green broke down in tears during the latest episode of Celebs Go Dating as he reflected on the painful end of his relationship with ex-partner Karima McAdams. The 42-year-old rapper, whose real name is Stephen Manderson, became visibly emotional while discussing his struggles with dating and its impact on his mental health.
Emotional Confession
Sitting down with relationship experts Anna Williamson and Dr Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, Professor Green admitted feeling uneasy when a date expressed interest in him. He said, "When she said she fancied me I was like, 'Why don't I like that'. That's so strange." Prompted to reflect on his past, he opened up about his ex-partner and the challenges of co-parenting their child.
Co-Parenting Struggles
Fighting back tears, he explained: "Now that we're co-parenting, and people don't hear men talk about this, right? I never had a kid to not wake up to him. You know, my dad ran. I'm not running. Far from it. And it's hard. It's so hard to put your feelings to the side and go, 'I'm going to prioritise the well-being of my kid'. I can't show him how upset I am all the time. It's so important that he sees good example, because you have to lead by example… and it's not easy."
The musician, known for hits like Read All About It and Monster, added: "People have this assumption of men being feelingless. Why do you think more men kill themselves? It's because we don't know how to tend. I don't want to spend my life surviving."
Support from Fans
His candid admission earned widespread praise on social media. One fan wrote: "Powerful powerful powerful Stephen. Hope you're holding that head up so high." Another said: "Aww I feel so sorry for Stephen… he is such a lovely person too… bless him."
Mental Health Journey
Earlier this month, Professor Green revealed that moving away from London had significantly improved his mental health. He said: "Living in London, you get so used to the constant noise and hustle that it is easy to forget how much of a difference getting outdoors can make. For me, stepping away from the city and spending time outside helps clear my head and reset. That connection to the outdoors has had a real impact on my mental health, and it has changed how I think about what I wear too. You want pieces that can handle the elements but still feel right when you're back in the city. It's about function and style working hand in hand, not one or the other."
Autism and ADHD Diagnosis
Professor Green has never shied away from discussing his struggles. He previously disclosed that he was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at age 40. "Forty years of being me nearly killed me. And I don't think it's dissimilar to what a lot of people go through when we hit middle age," he explained.
