So self-confessed binge-drinker* Joe McElderry is at it again - RT@clemmiemoodie: why why why... do i let myself be persuaded by @samdowler and @joemcelderry91 to drink irresponsibly? That goes for you, too, @georgestark. 16 Aug.
Another witness at the event Clemmie Moodie (writer for the Daily Mirror 3am column) was attending (Joe McElderry's album launch party) confirmed Joe was drunk:
RT@zoeannerobinson: watching a drunk joe mcelderry. Hilarious. I love mahiki [6 hours ago] 7:20 AM Aug 16th from web
*When asked if he has a side of him that does not fit with his role model image Joe said: ‘I get drunk sometimes... I tend to have a few blowouts and then stay off it for a while. Then I’ll have a couple more but the blowouts end up turning quite messy’ [Heat Magazine 11-17 June 2011 p74