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    Home - Entertainment - Paddy McGuinness savaged by James Blunt after likening his gigs to clinical depression
    Entertainment Updated:March 29, 2025

    Paddy McGuinness savaged by James Blunt after likening his gigs to clinical depression

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    Cliff Notes – Paddy McGuinness savaged by James Blunt after likening his gigs to clinical depression

    • Paddy McGuinness compared the experience of clinical depression to being trapped at a James Blunt concert, prompting a humorous response from Blunt.
    • Blunt embraced the joke, using it to promote his upcoming Back to Bedlam 20th Anniversary tour on social media.
    • Fans praised Blunt’s witty comeback, highlighting his self-deprecating humour and ability to turn a negative comment into a promotional opportunity.

    Paddy McGuinness savaged by James Blunt after likening his gigs to ‘clinical depression’

    James Blunt has hit back at Paddy McGuinness, who described clinical depression as much like being at one of his concerts with no way out.

    The You’re Beautiful hitmaker, 51, has never been one to take himself too seriously and his recent social media activity has officially crowned him the king of self-depreciation.

    Earlier this month radio star Paddy, 51, chatted to RTE One in a candid interview about his struggle with clinical depression.

    While trying to describe what it feels like, Paddy explained: ‘The best way to describe clinical depression is depression on steroids.

    ‘I’m not being very fair to him, but it’s almost being at a James Blunt concert and they’ve closed the exits. Then when you finally get one open and burst through it, you’re in another James Blunt concert.

    ‘He’s a lovely fella by the way, but it’s the only analogy I could think of.’

    Paddy went on to explain that when he had depression, he didn’t realise it.

    Paddy McGuinness opened up about his experience of depression, describing it as like being at a James Blunt concert with no exit (Picture: Kate Green/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures UK)

    James Blunt owned the joke though, by using it to plug his Back to Bedlam 20th Anniversary tour (Picture: Luke Brennan/Getty Images)

    He said: ‘My wife at the time said, “You’ve not been yourself for ages.” I thought I was just a bit stressed at work, a bit irritable. Clearly, I’d taken a massive turn.’

    Always keen for a tour plug, weeks later James has posted the interview on his X account and said: ‘Suddenly clinical depression sounds quite fun. Tickets available here: http://jamesblunt.com/tour.’

    Fans were proud of his comeback.

    ‘As ever, Blunt defends with a straight bat and hits a boundary. Stylish chap that he is,’ X user James Miller wrote.

    ‘It’s nice to be mentioned,’ joked another fan called Anita, while Fiona said: ‘I know it is a joke, but seriously, he has clearly never been to a James Blunt concert. Absolute joy.’

    Symptoms of depression

    See a GP if you experience symptoms of depression for most of the day, every day, for more than 2 weeks.

    The psychological symptoms of depression include:

    continuous low mood or sadness
    feeling hopeless and helpless
    having low self-esteem
    feeling tearful
    feeling guilt-ridden
    feeling irritable and intolerant of others
    having no motivation or interest in things
    finding it difficult to make decisions
    not getting any enjoyment out of life
    feeling anxious or worried

    having suicidal thoughts or thoughts of harming yourself

    The physical symptoms of depression include:

    moving or speaking more slowly than usual
    changes in appetite or weight (usually decreased, but sometimes increased)
    constipation
    unexplained aches and pains
    lack of energy
    low sex drive (loss of libido)
    disturbed sleep – for example, finding it difficult to fall asleep at night or waking up very early in the morning

    The social symptoms of depression include:

    having difficulties in your home, work or family life
    avoiding contact with friends and taking part in fewer social activities
    neglecting your hobbies and interests

    Paddy might have actually done James a favour here, as he heads out on his Back to Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour this year in a string of far-flung dates across the pond.

    The former soldier is kicking things off in Canada on June 12, before touring through the US and then South America, Europe and Australia.

    Shortly after leaving the army in 2002, James attended his first ever gig – which was his.

    He went on to become one of the biggest (and highest) British voices of the 00s, with hits including You’re Beautiful, Goodbye My Lover, Wiseman and 1973.

    Lately, James has spent his time touring, almost falling off pianos in London venues and firing perfect shots – largely at himself – on social media.

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    Savanah is the Fashion news correspondent for WTX News. She has over 15 years experience in journalism and communications on a range of organisations, with roles that range from Reporting and Editorial to Brand Account Manager and production roles. She regularly writes features in Middle eastern Fashion and the latest trends coming through the world of fashion.

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