I don't think Alex's previous behaviour would suggest compassion - but I wouldn't be surprised if he had a mental illness.
Each to his own - but I really don't like the way vlogs & blogs are unregulated & have a financial incentive to lie & create drama for the metrics.
Alex Belfield does live phone-ins on his YouTube channel twice a week usually on a Wednesday evening and a Sunday evening. The general public can phone-in and speak to him. It is like a radio talk phone-in.
I don't think Alex Belfield suffers with mental illness. What I meant was Alex has a great understanding and compassion for people who do suffer with mental illness. It is very unusual for people to have a natural ability in that way. Remember Alex Belfield is not a trained social worker or psychologist. I think he would make a great 'social worker' working in mental health.
People relate to Alex Belfield because he is one of us he is a working-class man from a working-class background. Alex understands ordinary people. He has particular empathy for people suffering with mental illness, also ex-military, the elderly, people suffering with terminal illness and on.
Alex Belfield has a cute pet dog that everyone loves. His dog Doddy cheers everyone up. His YouTube channel is a lifeline for many people not just in the UK but in America and other places all over the world.
You might not like Alex's sense of humour and you might not agree with some of his views that is fine we are all different. Why don't you like him? Did he do a bad review on a musical theatre show you were involved with? Alex Belfield has made me see just how shallow and empty the showbiz world and celebrity culture is.