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Fatboy Slim Reveals Struggles Performing Sober After Quitting Alcohol
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First reported by N12 · Jun 30, 2026
What happened
British DJ Fatboy Slim revealed his struggle to perform sober after quitting alcohol in 2009, describing it as the hardest challenge of his life. His sobriety was motivated by his then-wife Zoe Ball's quiet ultimatum. Despite initial fears on stage, he has remained sober for nearly 15 years.
- 01Fatboy Slim has been sober for nearly 15 years after entering rehab in 2009.
- 02He described quitting alcohol as the hardest thing he has ever done.
- 03Performing sober was initially terrifying and made him feel paralyzed with fear.
- 04His sobriety turning point came after his wife Zoe Ball threatened to leave him.
- 05Cook and Ball married in 1999, had two children, and separated officially in 2016.
- 06Ball has spoken about the emotional difficulty of their divorce process.
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