He was sentenced to 140 hours of community service and his former partner has admitted to feeling absolutely ecstatic with the verdict.
Prior to the conviction, Collins was a frequent TV presence, working with the likes of Alan Carr on The Sunday Night Project and several solo vehicles before moving to the stage for Rock of Ages.
Below, Digital Spy moves through Collins's showbiz career to date:
Justin Lee Collins, Patsy Kensit and Alan Carr take part in a Big Brother skit on The Friday Night Project back in 2006.
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