Jahmen eopens up about his suicide attempt after suffering horrific abuse from his father
X Factor's Jahmene Douglas has credited his late brother for saving his life after he locked himself in a room and tried to kill himself following years of abuse from his father.
The 21-year-old singing sensation has opened up about his suicide bid, which saw him attempt to take an overdose of pills before he was talked out of it by his brother Daniel.
However, Jahmene was devastated after Daniel took his own life three years later after suffering sickening abuse from their dad Eustace.
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Jahmene has opened up about his suicide attempt after suffering years of abuse from his father
In Daniel's heartbreaking suicide note, the X Factor star was told never to stop singing as it helped other people.
Jahmene has revealed that went through 'living hell' as they lived in fear of the abusive father.
In 2002 Eustace branded Jahmene's mother with a blow torch and sliced her with knives - but was eventually jailed for the sickening attack and the rape of another woman.
Moving: Jahmene, who sung a touching version of Robbie Williams' Angels on Saturday night's show, has credited his late brother for saving his life
Despite him being in jail, Jahmene was still haunted by his abusive father and tried to kill himself.
Jahmene told the Sunday Mirror: 'I couldn’t see a way out, so I locked myself in the bathroom and tried to take a load of pills.
'But Daniel smashed through the door and said "Are you being stupid, do you know how much we all love you?".
'He saved my life that day.'
In 2008, Eustace was released from jail, and the threat of his return led to Daniel tragically killing himself.
Jahmene revealed his brother went missing for weeks, and he and mother feared the worst.
After police turned up to their door to confirm the heartbreaking news, they eventually found the suicide note.
Jahmene was determined to fulfill his late brother's singing wise and is currently one of the favourites to win this year's X Factor.
On Saturday night he wowed the live audience and the judges after singing a moving rendition of Robbie Williams' Angels.
Tulisa Contostavlos said: 'I love the fact you're a perfectionist. I completely think you could rip up the music industry.'
Gary Barlow added: 'I've never heard it sung like that before. That was absolutely incredible. The Key to your success is simplicity.'
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