Pete Doherty of The Libertines has been put on “suicide watch” by staff at the Priory after they found old marks on his body. Writing on his weblog, he claims that this is unnecessary and that he is feeling “brighter tailed and bushier eyed than I have done for many a year”.

In his online diary he wrote, “Evidence of self-harm upon my skinny person but nothing could be further from my mind as I awake brighter tailed and bushier eyed than I have done for many a year. Yes children the deliriums and caterwaulings are giving in to, well, Peter Doherty, whoever the fuck that may be. Today I’m definitely steadier on my feet and shall have a little exploration of this clean place which is probably full of celebrities in towelling robes. Enough to make anyone give up crack and smack. Might even try a few press-ups…. er, yeah 17 should suffice for now. NURSE! where’s my apple juice and coffee and biscuit like on the poster?”

The new series of Big Brother is imminent but this is a far more interesting insight into someone else’s life. You can follow Pete Doherty’s stay in the Priory at www.babyshambles.com.