DAVID HASSELHOFF - CHICAGO CURES HASSELHOFF'S DRINKING

Actor DAVID HASSELHOFF fears he would still be an alcoholic if he hadn't won the role in London's hit musical CHICAGO.

The former BAYWATCH star voluntarily checked into a in rehab to help kick his drink problem after being caught drink-driving last July (04).

But the 52-year-old actor - who starred as scheming lawyer BILLY FLYNN in the West End musical last year (04) - claims it was the excitement of performing in front of a live audience which helped him overcome his personal problems for good.

He says, "Chicago totally pulled me out of that spell.

"It was a small blip, but I'm grateful for that.

"It made me realise how much I've got."