The Neighbourhood’s Dave Sturrock explains the reason behind his drooping face as he opens up about brain surgery
Dave has been through a lotThe Neighbourhood‘s Dave Sturrock has opened up about a frightening hospital emergency that has left him with a drooping face.
Dave is one of the contestants in ITV’s brand new reality game show, hosted by Graham Norton.
The 66-year-old retired lightening production engineer has moved into The Neighbourhood with his wife Christine, stepson Jordan and Jordan’s wife Katie.
They are one of six households competing against each other to win a £250,000 cash prize in The Neighbourhood.
The Neighbourhood’s Dave reveals health battle
Dave opens up about why his face drops on one side in the second episode of The Neighbourhood. He explains how it stems from an annoying issue that developed into something much more serious.
“Just over two years ago, I developed a twitch in my left eye,” Dave says. “The best option was to actually give me brain surgery. I was in a high dependency unit for four days but it didn’t work. It didn’t stop the spasm.
“So I had medical Botox and that’s what caused my face to drop. It was a very difficult time.”
Dave speaks about his health issues following a minor row with his stepson Jordan.
Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your television news
He explains: “Jordan’s not the easiest person to talk to, what with his PTSD and my health.”
TVGuide has revealed how Jordan developed PTSD after a four-year stint in the Royal Air Force. Now working on an oil rig, he was confronted with some horrific scenes in the battlefield that he’s struggled to forget.
Despite his small dispute with Jordan in the episode, Dave goes on to explain how much his stepson supported him when he was sick.
“Jordan was absolutely brilliant, he was on the phone every day and making sure I was okay,” Dave reveals. “It’s made the family very tight and we are a much better unit than we were before.”
When is The Neighbourhood on?
The Neighbourhood started last night, with the show sandwiched in between the I’m A Celebrity South Africa final. Six families, including the Lozman-Sturrocks, arrived in the picturesque village, all hoping to win the long game.
But unfortunately, the dream of the £250,000 prize is already over for one family. The episode was left on a cliffhanger, with the Kondolas and the Bradon families locked in a tie.
Both had received two FOR SALE boards outside their house. With the Uni Boys left to pick a house to send home, both families are awaiting the arrival of a removal lorry… But who will it be?
The outcome will be revealed tonight (Saturday April 25) when The Neighbourhood continues at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Read more: The Neighbourhood’s twins Louise and Lyndsey Scott already have a huge social media following
