Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal felt trapped when his wife had him involuntarily committed.

Heston Blumenthal recently opened up about his hospitalization last November, describing the experience as feeling like a "prison." The 58-year-old celebrity chef was sectioned by his wife, Melanie Ceysson, earlier this year after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

In an honest and candid account, Heston shared the details of his three-week-long stay in the hospital, which was prompted by his wife's concerns about his increasingly "extreme" behavior. He vividly recalls being sedated and taken away by a team of professionals, including a policeman, five firemen, and a doctor with an assistant.

Melanie, who had married Heston just eight months prior, made the difficult decision to have him admitted to the hospital under the Mental Health Act. She watched the entire scene unfold from her father's house a few miles away, through security camera footage. In an interview with the Daily Mail, she described the situation as their world falling apart.

Heston's behavior had become unrecognizable to his wife, with his eyes turning dark and his movements becoming reptilian. She recalls how his voice became metallic and he spoke rapidly, asking endless questions. She also mentions his hallucinations involving guns and death, which she describes as a "dark energy." The situation was difficult and overwhelming for both of them, as Heston was prone to unprovoked explosions.

When Heston woke up in the hospital, he was initially confused about what was happening. As he slowly came to terms with his situation, he found himself in what he describes as a "prison." Some of the other patients in the hospital would become angry and would be locked in a nearby room, causing the building to vibrate with their screams and banging.

Despite the difficult circumstances, Heston also had time to reflect during his hospital stay. He describes his hospital room as a "little haven" where he could think and process everything that was happening. However, he also admits that he would never choose to go back to such a place.

Both Heston and Melanie became emotional as they recalled just how close to death Heston had been. The TV chef had lost a significant amount of weight, and the doctor had warned that if he had been sectioned just a few days later, he may not have survived.

In a previous interview, Heston opened up about his bipolar diagnosis and how it has affected his life. He sees it as both a blessing and a curse, as it has fueled his creativity but also caused challenges. He hopes that by speaking openly about his experiences, he can help change the stigma surrounding mental health and bring more awareness to the condition.

Despite all the difficulties, Heston sees his neurodivergence as his "superpower." He moved to France in 2018 to escape the hectic restaurant life, and it was there that he met his now-wife, who didn't even recognize him at first.

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