David lives quietly with his wife ( Melanie) and dog(Noah) in Hartlepool. David worked in the oil and gas industry as a trainer and assessor in different areas of the world. In his younger days he was a talented footballer playing for numerous clubs in the North East of England. David suffered a stroke in 2019 leaving him unable to use his left hand side, however, he has recovered to a good level of fitness and is a regular gym user.