Ted Williams, the golden voiced ex-homeless man is entering rehab for drugs and alcohol abuse. Ted who became an overnight sensation just last week because of his golden voice has been convinced by Dr. Phil to check himself into rehab.

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A rep for Dr. Phil McGraw, who has Williams on his show this week, tells PEOPLE magazine that Dr. Phil convinced Williams to get treatment for drug and alcohol abuse after a “lengthy one-on-one conversation.”

“If Ted is ever going to get better, he’s got to be honest with himself and admit he’s addicted to drugs and alcohol,” says Dr. Phil. “I’ve told him it’s not going to be easy and it’s going to take a lot of hard work. It might be a long journey for him, but this is a big step in the right direction.”

This decision comes shortly after Williams, 53, admits on the syndicated Dr. Phil show in an episode airing Wednesday that he is still drinking.

Ted has a rap sheet of convictions which includes theft, robbery, forgery and drug possession over the past two decades.

Good for you Ted, get yourself all cleaned up and start your life anew: no more crimes, no more addictions.

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