VETERAN 
telly cop Jeff Stewart slashed his wrists on the set of The Bill last night — minutes after being sacked.
Jeff, 52, who has played PC Reg Hollis since 1984, was rushed to hospital after security men raised the alarm at the studios in Merton, South London.
Jeff had been suspended just before Christmas after a furious outburst on the set.
Yesterday he was told his contract on the ITV1 show — in which he was the only original 1984 cast member left — was not being renewed.
Distraught Jeff returned to his dressing room at around 6.30pm and cut his wrists.
He then dialled out of the room and begged for help — sending security at the studios in Merton, South London, racing to help him and calling an ambulance.
The actor was taken to St George’s Hospital in nearby Tooting, where he remained under observation last night.
Last night a source on the ITV1 cop show said: “This was a desperate cry for help. It’s extremely sad. He is in hospital and is being cared for.”
Jeff was devastated by the suspension, but an insider said: “He was totally out of line. Directors are used to getting grief from actors but this went way too far.
“Bosses decided he should be suspended for a week to give him time to calm down.”
Jeff has struggled since suffering an emotional breakdown in 2006, when he collapsed and was taken to hospital.
telly cop Jeff Stewart slashed his wrists on the set of The Bill last night — minutes after being sacked.Jeff, 52, who has played PC Reg Hollis since 1984, was rushed to hospital after security men raised the alarm at the studios in Merton, South London.
Jeff had been suspended just before Christmas after a furious outburst on the set.
Yesterday he was told his contract on the ITV1 show — in which he was the only original 1984 cast member left — was not being renewed.
Distraught Jeff returned to his dressing room at around 6.30pm and cut his wrists.
He then dialled out of the room and begged for help — sending security at the studios in Merton, South London, racing to help him and calling an ambulance.
The actor was taken to St George’s Hospital in nearby Tooting, where he remained under observation last night.
Last night a source on the ITV1 cop show said: “This was a desperate cry for help. It’s extremely sad. He is in hospital and is being cared for.”
Jeff was devastated by the suspension, but an insider said: “He was totally out of line. Directors are used to getting grief from actors but this went way too far.
“Bosses decided he should be suspended for a week to give him time to calm down.”
Jeff has struggled since suffering an emotional breakdown in 2006, when he collapsed and was taken to hospital.
Robbie to Quit Touring?
BLOATED ROBBIE WILLIAMS says he can’t face being on the road again because his
last tour nearly killed him.
Lucky that, because he might struggle to find a stage that can take his new heavyweight frame.
The tubby Rudebox star has admitted he looks like fat, bushy-bearded actor BRIAN BLESSED after bingeing on mince pies over Christmas.
The singer has announced he will not be touring “any time soon” and probably won’t release a proper album this year.
He is enjoying stuffing his face in his LA mansion - and is tempted to quit for good.
Robbie told fans: “There might not be a proper album out this year and there definitely won’t be a tour any time soon. F*** that, the last one nearly killed me.
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last tour nearly killed him.Lucky that, because he might struggle to find a stage that can take his new heavyweight frame.
The tubby Rudebox star has admitted he looks like fat, bushy-bearded actor BRIAN BLESSED after bingeing on mince pies over Christmas.
The singer has announced he will not be touring “any time soon” and probably won’t release a proper album this year.
He is enjoying stuffing his face in his LA mansion - and is tempted to quit for good.
Robbie told fans: “There might not be a proper album out this year and there definitely won’t be a tour any time soon. F*** that, the last one nearly killed me.
In Other News
It seems Richard and Judy star Richard Medley is preparing to swap sofa for the dance floor by taking part in the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.
The Parents of Madeleine McCann are toying with the idea of selling the rights of their story to Hollywood to make a film about their daughters disappearance, which they hope will help find the toddler.
Jordan Price’s little sister Sophie is set up to take over the role as the 'new Jordan' by getting some helpful tips from her older sister.
Former Eastender Tamzin Outhwaite is expecting a baby with husband Tom Ellis according to reports in the Mirror today.
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