Jeremy McConnell jokes ‘the cocktails aren’t great in here’ as he speaks from prison for the first time
Jailed reality star is keeping his spirits up according to his pals who’ve visited him at HMP Cardiff
JEREMY McConnell told his pals “the cocktails aren’t great” as he settled into life at HMP Cardiff.
The Celebrity Big Brother star was visited by friends who told The Sun Online he was keeping his spirits up by decorating his cell in time for Christmas.
Jeremy’s suspended jail sentence was activated when he breached his community order, imposed after he was found guilty of assaulting his ex-girlfriend Stephanie Davis.
He was handed 18 weeks behind bars for skipping his community service.
A pal explained: “Jeremy is keeping his head up and is trying to fit into life in the prison as best he can.
“He wanted to thank everyone who’s shown in support and is trying to keep a brave face on.
“Jeremy told us the cocktails they served weren’t great but is getting by.
“He was in a joking mood and was smiling but it’s not been easy for him. Being inside has made him realise who his friends are.
“He’s been decorating his cell for Christmas and is keeping his nose clean while he’s inside.”
Earlier this week, Jeremy was at the centre of a damning report which claimed the room he rented in Wales before being jailed was “trashed”.
However his friends denied the reports and told The Sun Online Jeremy was devastated by the claims.
They continued: “Jez is deeply upset about what is being said inaccurately.
“Yeah the room wasn’t tidy but the last thing the poor lad wanted to do was tidy his bedroom before going to jail.
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“It was more like a student boy’s room rather than a crack den.”
Jeremy’s representative said: I have seen videos of the room before it was tidied and can confirm the description is greatly over exaggerated.
“There was no excrement anywhere and Jeremy himself has paid £74 himself for the room to be tidied.”
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