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Ken Doll prisoner claims life behind bars was 'not that bad' and received 'nothing but kindness' from inmates

A 'criminal Ken Doll' claims life behind bars 'was not that bad', after spending time inside for failing to comply with orders relating to previous offences, including harassment.

The self-confessed cosmetic surgery and tanning addict, 22, spent a month behind bars.

Jimmy Featherstone, from Hull, swapped reality TV show appearances and expensive cosmetic surgery procedures for a prison cell.

A judge sent him to jail at the end of last year for showing a blatant "lack of respect" for the law, Hull Live reports.

Jimmy claims he had previously missed a court meeting to go down to London and appear on ITV's This Morning. He spoke to Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary in a segment named 'the man who spends 1K a month on tanning despite skin cancer risks'.

The star of Hooked On The Look has now branded his time in jail "not that bad" and said he even made friends while there.

Jimmy was picked up from prison in a Range Rover and treated to a range of luxury items to celebrate his release.

The Hull man, who spends over £10,000 a year on cosmetic surgery, has since been enjoying nightlife in Hull, shopping, and even had more surgery since coming out.

He said: "I'm back. I made a silly mistake. It could have lost me my career. However life goes on and you’ve got to move forward not backwards in 2022.

"You hear all these rumours about prison. The rumours aren't true.

"Everyone in there looks out for each other and I had nothing but kindness from everyone in there.

"Obviously, that isn't to say that prison is a nice place because it's not - obviously prisons are not made to be nice."

Jimmy made a shocking admission on Instagram that he managed to get fake tan while in prison.

Jimmy Featherstone says he made a 'silly mistake' but the rehabilitation process didn't change him (Jimmy Featherstone)

He also revealed he had a phone in his cell to make calls to his friends and family

While answering questions on his Instagram, one person asked him: "Was prison bad?? I wouldn't last a night lol."

To which Jimmy replied: "No, I knew guys in there who was on my wing who knew my father plus I had a phone in my room to make calls to my family and friends.

"Also I got money sent in to me that allowed you to buy anything really you get a shopping list and you can buy literally anything.

"I even got fake tan in there, however I only did four weeks although in there it's a long time but outside world is nothing thanks for asking xxx."

The reality TV star confessed he "made a silly mistake", but the rehabilitation process didn't changed him.

He has no plans to give up his cosmetic surgery addiction (Jimmy Featherstone)

Jimmy told Hull Live: "I would say prison has not changed me - I feel more determined than ever.

"I cannot let what happened ruin my life and my goals. I've got to stay more focused and move forward.

"It is the start of a new year for me with many opportunities ahead, I’ve got to do what’s best for me. I was thankful for all the support I got while away."

Just a few weeks after returning home, he visited Manchester to get a surgical eyebrow lift.

"That’s one of many surgeries ticket off the list. I'm in the healing process, it was painful but I’m now recovered and pleased with the outcome. It’s clear I’m no stranger to undergoing any treatment," he said.

The reality TV lover claims he will be getting more surgeries this year to complete his "plastic fantastic" look despite previous concerns from family and friends. He says he will also appear on a major UK TV show later this year.

He added: "I’m pleased to have been filming for a new show on one of the TV’s biggest platforms after my This Morning debut and Hooked On The Look, there’s been many opportunities and you’ve just got to decide what best suits and fits your personality.

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