What is it with celebs popping in and out of rehab as though it’s their local corner shop?
Singer Amy Winehouse is just the latest in a long line-up. After a suspected drug overdose she entered a private rehab clinic, only to leave it again just a few days later. Then she cancelled her appearance at this weekend’s V Festival, as well as a European tour to “address her health issues”.
Apparently her parents are concerned – they obviously chose to ignore the lyrics in her hit single Rehab: “And if my Daddy thinks I’m fine, He’s tried to make me go to rehab, I won’t go, go, go.”
Fans will feel let down and rightly so, not just because they won’t get to see her (and after seeing her live at the Isle of Wight festival I can confirm that when she’s on form she has the audience eating out of her hand), but also because she has joined an increasing number of Z-list to A-list celebs who make, what is now becoming entirely predictable and incredibly boring, headlines for going into rehab only to emerge hours later none the wiser.
According to Winehouse’s husband they are both going back to the clinic. Well, that’s alright then. Actually, no it isn’t. The likes of Winehouse don’t seem to realise that there are people who don’t have the money to pay for a place at a private clinic. Instead they and their families are desperately waiting for a drug or alcohol service to take them on to help them overcome their addiction. It’s a shame their stories don’t make it into the papers, as impressionable youngsters wouldn’t find their lifestyles remotely glamorous.
As for Winehouse, I’d change those lyrics to “I’ll go, go, go”.