**By Angela Mollard
The Idol’s family brought him from back from breaking point and saved his career.**
His is the ultimate rags to riches story — a farm boy catapulted to mega success thanks to his talent and devotion to his music.
But the pressures of fame and life in the spotlight have almost cost Shannon Noll his career. Hurtful reports about his personal life, long periods away from his family and the drive to maintain his own high standards have put so much pressure on the singer that he has considered giving it all up.
Speaking exclusively for the first time about the dark period, the father of three reveals that front-page headlines alleging he was a drug user tipped him over the edge.
Sitting with his wife Rochelle by his side, Shannon reveals, “I was devastated about the drug story. I sat up all night stressing. I knew the impact it would have on my family, that they would be the ones to suffer, and I just couldn’t bear that thought.”
For the full story, see this week’s Woman’s Day (on sale September 15).
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