Darren Day has been banned for driving for 18 months after he admitting he was guilty of drink-driving earlier in the year.

Darren was pulled over by police in Cardiff on 18th June and found to be twice the legal limit - but still denied the charges at an earlier hearing. He was due to stand trial at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court yesterday but after arriving at the court without legal representation, changed his plea to guilty.

He reportedly pleaded with magistrates to not ban him from driving as it would affect his ability to work in touring shows and from seeing his children - particularly his weekend access to son Corey with former girlfriend Suzanne Shaw.

However district judge Geraint Watkins dismissed his request and fined him a total of £815 (including costs) as well as the driving ban.

Speaking on his way out of court, Darren told reporters: “I don’t want to talk about it. I’m upset and have nothing more to say.”