McFly’s Dougie Poynter’s first post-rehab interview but he won’t talk about Frankie Sandford

By
Sarah Bull
Last updated at 11:43 AM on 20th March 2011

McFly star Dougie Poynter says going into rehab is the ‘best thing’ he has ever done.

The 23-year-old singer had checked into The Priory after struggling to overcome his heartbreak following his split from The Saturdays singer Frankie Sandford.

But Dougie said he is feeling more positive than ever after his treatment, and is enjoying being back with McFly on tour.

Back on the road: McFly star Dougie Poynter hit the stage in Sheffield on Friday night, and has given his first post-rehab interview

He said: ‘It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done in my whole life. I’m still me but it’s definitely been very positive.

‘I don’t know how I’ve changed. I try not to really think too much about it.’

However, Dougie’s mood darkened when he was asked about the death threats Sandford received from angry McFly fans during his time in rehab.

Positive: The 23-year-old singer said going into rehab was the ‘best thing’ he has ever done

While he refused to directly refer to his former relationship with the singer, he said: ‘It’s out of my control really. I think anyone receiving death threats is not a good thing. 

‘I don’t support anything like that – I don’t wish any bad things upon anybody.’

And it was straight back to work for Dougie, who returned to the stage with McFly in Sheffield on Friday night.

Talking about how he has coped now he’s out of The Priory, Dougie told
the News of the World: ‘It’s all been a bit strange. I came out and went
straight on tour. The only people I’ve seen have been my mum, my nan
and these guys.

‘But everyone on the internet has been cool. That feedback has been awesome.’

Following the Sheffield performance, Dougie tweeted: ‘Sheffield. You guys knocked the crap outta me! Truly awesome. Manchester MEN bring it on Morpheus style!’

Dougie’s interview comes just days after his mother Sam Moody spoke
about her son’s stint in rehab, and appealed to Sandford to stay out of
contact with the bassist.

She told Star magazine: ‘If she doesn’t want to be with him, that’s
her choice: I can’t chastise her. She texted me saying: “Sorry about me
and Dougie” and I didn’t reply.

‘The whole family were wary of her because she’s done it (dumped him) before.’

Together again: Dougie said it was great to be back with his McFly ‘brothers’ once more

Moody admitted her son was incredibly hurt that Sandford had gone from being his live-in girlfriend to a footballer’s WAG in just a few weeks.

She said: ‘It’s like a kick in the teeth, it’s devastating. It’s horrible. It’s just in your face all the time and that’s what he’s got to learn to deal with.’

When asked by the magazine if she had a message for Sandford, she said: ‘Leave my son alone. I don’t care what she does or who she does it with, just let Dougie get on with his life.

‘I think he’s been advised in rehab that he doesn’t have to be rude, but he doesn’t have to be her friend.’