ARCTIC MONKEYS - EX-ARCTIC STAR 'DEPRESSED'

EX-ARCTIC STAR 'DEPRESSED'

Former ARCTIC MONKEYS bass player ANDY NICHOLSON is reportedly suffering from depression since leaving the British chart-toppers earlier this year (06). Founder member Nicholson walked out on the group ahead of their American tour in March (06) citing exhaustion. He has since been replaced by NICK O'MALLEY. But pals fears he is now sinking into depression, as he has barely left the house. A friend tells British newspaper The Sun, "Andy has been down ever since he left the group. He's been at home most days watching telly while the band are on tour. "He just doesn't seem interested in anything."