Reality star addresses rumours that his collapsed nose was a result of drugs and partying: 'Can't rule it out'

Daily Mail​

05-06-2025

Timm Hanly has addressed speculation surrounding his collapsed septum in a honest Instagram Q&A - and admitted his partying past could be partly to blame.
The former Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise star took to his Stories on Wednesday after fans bombarded him with questions about the noticeable damage to his nose, prompting the 31-year-old to deliver a refreshingly candid explanation.
'Alright, let's just clear things up before we get right into this question box,' he began.
'90% of the questions are like, is this from too much cocaine? Is this from too much partying?'
And in classic Timm fashion, he didn't shy away from the rumours.
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'We can't rule out that it wasn't from cocaine or partying 'cause I've done lots of that in my life' he said.
'But I stopped doing that about five years ago when I started Front Runner, and I still had two good nostrils when I ended my partying career,' he admitted.
Timm went on to reveal the more likely culprit was a brutal stint in the ring.
'I did have a boxing camp after that, which I got absolutely f***ing pumped in… my nose got broken a couple of times, so I'm gonna say boxing - but we can't completely rule out the cocaine fking conspiracy,' he added with a laugh.
'But yeah, those days are over... I'm done with all that. Everything I do now has a purpose.'
The Melbourne-based larrikin has been open about his decision to overhaul his lifestyle in recent years, trading in wild nights out for business meetings and early mornings.
Back in 2020, Timm told Daily Mail Australia he was ready for a 'different stage' of his life, crediting his streetwear brand for helping him find purpose after years of partying.
'I'm in a really good place at the moment,' he said at the time.
'It's like part of growing up. It's sort of exciting. It's like I've stepped into a new world.'
Timm, known for his cheeky charm and trademark tattoos, launched Front Runner as a way to channel his energy into something productive and positive.
'For the first time in my life I've actually been able to finish something,' he said. 'I normally get too distracted or never find the time to complete things.'
In July of that year, he also revealed he'd chosen to go sober after noticing his binge drinking was 'getting out of control'.
'I wasn't a daily drinker, more of a weekend binge drinker, but it would set me back for ages,' he explained.
Now focused on health, business and personal growth, Timm has turned his life around – and while he's not denying his chaotic past, he's determined to move forward.