His booze binges and drunken antics are well-known these days and now David Hasselhoff has compared himself to Amy Winehouse as he battles his addiction to alcohol.

The Baywatch star's problem came to the attention of the general public when his daughter filmed him slurring and falling about whilst trying desperately to eat a burger.

And since then, there have been more reports, most recently when the star was admitted to rehab after accidentally punching an unsuspecting doctor at a hotel.

But the Hoff is facing up to his addiction and has surprised everyone by comparing himself to the Back to Black singer, who has also dealt with a stay in rehab.

"The problem that I've experienced in my own life and some of the stuff that's been documented about Amy is a universal problem," he told the Daily Star.

"It's an illness. You don't wake up in the morning and decide to have this problem."

Since The Hoff has been hospitalised on two occasions already this year, perhaps a more prolonged stay in rehab is what's needed.

If David does decide to check in, he'll be in good company... celebrity rehab is all the rage these days...