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  • Top 11 Coming Out YouTube Videos

    Top 11 Coming Out YouTube Videos

    Taking to YouTube is now one of the best ways for stars to talk directly to their fans, especially about painful or personal experience. Their stories are told in their own voice and there’s no distortion of the truth.

    These awesome people made the decision to come out on their own terms and we applaud them.

    Matt And Blue, Actor and Musician

    226,415

    Despite coming out through a Twitter post back in 2013, Matt Dallas and his partner Blue Hamilton decided to make a coming out video to talk about the how’s, the why’s and the everything’s… Super cute and really fun.

    George Shelley, Union J Singer

    525,096 views

    Union J singer George Shelley, posted a video telling his fans he had something he wanted to talk about. In his video he says that he’s attracted to men and women and that labels like gay or bi were “old fashioned”.

    Billy Gillman, Singer

    928,777 views

    Just days after fellow country singer Ty Herndon came out, Billy Gillman made this emotional YouTube video. In the five and a half minute video the vocalist talked about life with his partner and his difficultly with major record labels wanting to re-sign him, despite selling 5 million records.

    Lucas Cruickshank, YouTuber

    4,914,186 views

    In possibly the most fun coming out video Lucas literally burst out of the closet and into the open after one fan asked the simple question “are you gay”.

    Troye Sivan, X Men Actor turned singer

    6,436,896 views

    X Men actor Troye came out on YouTube at the age of 18 in 2013. In his emotional video he said,

    “I’m terrified. I know that some people are going to have a problem with this. This could kind of change everything for me, but it shouldn’t have to. And that’s why I’m making this video, and that’s why I think it’s important for people to make these kinds of videos.”

     

    Shane Dawson, YouTuber

    7,264,707 views

    In 2015 Shane Dawson came out as bisexual in a video that has now been seen over 7 million times. He said, emotionally,

    “This is a really hard video to make. I’m really scared… I never thought I would be making this, ever. I woke up this morning and I just had to.

    “I’m making this video because I feel like it could help a lot of people. Over the last year, I’ve been extremely sexually confused.

    “I always wished that I was gay, that I was just 100 percent gay. It would be a lot easier to be accepted by people… but I’m not.

    Joey Graceffa, YouTuber

    6,734,448 views

    Gorgeous Joey came out on YouTube as gay in 2015. He went on to release a music video which featured a pretty hot, non heteronormative story line of princes falling in love with each other.

    Connor Franta, YouTuber,

    10, 355,416 views

    Connor Franta’s coming out video made mainstream news. In a video simply named “Coming Out” the YouTuber told his 3.6 subscribers that he was gay, saying,

    “I’m sitting here with no script, no plan, no fancy editing, and I’m just gonna be really honest,”

     

    Tom Daley, Diver,

    11,761, 500 views

    The Olympic champion diver took to YouTube at the end of 2013 to say that he was in a relationship with a man. He described the posting of the video as a “hard decision to make” but ultimately he wanted his fans to hear it directly from him.

     

    Ingrid Nilsen, YouTuber.

    14, 1999,691

    Ingrid came out as gay in 2015 in a highly emotional video and is to date the second most viewed coming out YouTube video, which might be down to the fact that the vlogger has nearly 4 million subscribers.

    The Rhodes Bros

    21, 773,092 views

    Reaching out far ahead of any other YouTube coming out video is the

    Rhodes’ twins coming out as gay to their father on the phone. The video had huge media pick up which help ratchet the views to over 21 million.

    This article was first published in Feb 2016

  • George Shelley sparks concern after “war with my mind” Instagram

    “I’ve been at war with my mind for too long. So hostile. Must I dare to go on”

    Former Union J boybander, George Shelley has sparked concern from some of his fans after publishing a social post saying he was “at war with his mind”.

    He wrote, “I’ve been at war with my mind for too long. So hostile. Must I dare to go on? I told Him, He listened. He felt it, it hit Him. My new friend, I think I’ll write Him a song”.

    The message was met with supportive messages from his fans, although were concerned for his mental wealth.

    One commenter offered an ear for the star to offload to, while another urged George to “go on and be strong”.

    Another commented “your recent posts seem like u hav much on your mind…its good to talk”

    Earlier in March he wrote, “2018 so far has been full of important first step’s as I prepare myself take a brave leap of faith. I can feel life nudging me, pushing me forwards, and I feel so many adventures awaiting after feeling so lost and confused for so long.

    In 2017 George’s sister, Harriet, died suddenly in a car accident and wrote that he could never “accept” she was gone.

    In 2016 he split from his band, Union J  to focus on a presenting career in radio, in 2017 he was dropped by Capital Radio as a Breakfast presenter after 14 months in the job.

  • 12 Amazing coming out YouTube videos

    To celebrate National Coming Out Day 2017, we’re enjoying the best coming out videos on YouTube.

    Taking to YouTube is now one of the best ways for stars to talk directly to their fans, especially about painful or personal experiences. Their stories are told in their own voice and there’s no distortion of the truth. Here are the Top 12 coming out videos on Youtube

    These brave men and women made the decision to come out on their own terms and we applaud them.

    Matt And Blue, Actor and Musician

    434,286 views


    Despite coming out through a Twitter post back in 2013, Matt Dallas and his partner Blue Hamilton decided to make a coming out video to talk about the how’s, the why’s and the everything’s… Super cute and really fun.

     

    George Shelley, Union J Singer

    525,096 views

    Before it was removed, Union J singer George Shelley, posted a video telling his fans he had something he wanted to talk about. In his video he says that he’s attracted to men and women and that labels like gay or bi were “old fashioned”.

     

    Billy Gillman, Singer

    1,077,637 views


    Just days after fellow country singer Ty Herndon came out, Billy Gillman made this emotional YouTube video. In the five and a half minute video the vocalist talked about life with his partner and his difficultly with major record labels wanting to re-sign him, despite selling 5 million records.

    Daniel Newman, Actor

    2,330,031 views

    When an actor comes out, it’s big news, when the show that he on is one of the biggest shows on the planet, it’s MASSIVE news. Daniel Newman came out this year, in a video he titled, #OutAndProud.

     

    Lucas Cruickshank, YouTuber

    5,274,279 views


    In possibly the most fun coming out video Lucas literally burst out of the closet and into the open after one fan asked the simple question “are you gay”.

     

    Troye Sivan, X Men Actor turned singer

    7,629,630 views


    X Men actor Troye came out on YouTube at the age of 18 in 2013. In his emotional video he said,

    “I’m terrified. I know that some people are going to have a problem with this. This could kind of change everything for me, but it shouldn’t have to. And that’s why I’m making this video, and that’s why I think it’s important for people to make these kinds of videos.”

    Shane Dawson, YouTuber

    9,034,704 views


    In 2015 Shane Dawson came out as bisexual in a video that has now been seen over 7 million times. He said, emotionally,

    “This is a really hard video to make. I’m really scared… I never thought I would be making this, ever. I woke up this morning and I just had to.

    “I’m making this video because I feel like it could help a lot of people. Over the last year, I’ve been extremely sexually confused.

    “I always wished that I was gay, that I was just 100 percent gay. It would be a lot easier to be accepted by people… but I’m not.

     

    Joey Graceffa, YouTuber

    7,910,702 views


    Gorgeous Joey came out on YouTube as gay in 2015. He went on to release a music video which featured a pretty hot, non heteronormative story line of princes falling in love with each other.

     

    Connor Franta, YouTuber,

    11,776,973 views


    Connor Franta’s coming out video made mainstream news. In a video simply named “Coming Out” the YouTuber told his 3.6 subscribers that he was gay, saying,

    “I’m sitting here with no script, no plan, no fancy editing, and I’m just gonna be really honest,”

    Tom Daley, Diver,

    12,263,378 views


    The Olympic champion diver took to YouTube at the end of 2013 to say that he was in a relationship with a man. He described the posting of the video as a “hard decision to make” but ultimately he wanted his fans to hear it directly from him.

    Ingrid Nilsen, YouTuber.

    16,886,975 views


    Ingrid came out as gay in 2015 in a highly emotional video and is to date the second most viewed coming out YouTube video, which might be down to the fact that the vlogger has nearly 4 million subscribers.

     

    The Rhodes Bros

    25,014,703 views


    Reaching out far ahead of any other YouTube coming out video is the Rhodes’ twins coming out as gay to their father on the phone. The video had huge media pick up which help ratchet the views to over 21 million.

  • George Shelley shows butt, crowd goes wild

    George Shelley’s butt just made a splash.

    The former boy bander turn radio presenter certainly made an impression after a picture of his butt made its way onto social media. The star was holidaying in Sorrento in Italy when the picture was snapped.

     

    Wanna see it? Click here

  • George Shelley opens up after the tragic death of his sister

    The former boy bander has opened up after the tragic loss of his sister, Harriet.

    George Shelley has paid tribute to his younger sister, Harriet after she died last week following a car accident. The singer said that Harriet, 21 was his best friend and angel in a heart breaking note left on social media.

    “I will never accept that you’re gone,” he wrote.

    “You will always be with me. My best friend, my sister, my angel. Too pure and too beautiful to walk among humans, you now exist somewhere else, and I am honoured to have had the privilege to spend 21 years with you by my side.

    “Don’t get used to it up there without me, I’ll see you soon beautiful girl. I love you Harriet.”

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BUCVwCMD9Fq/

  • George Shelley devastated after the sudden death of his sister

    George Shelley’s sister, Harriet Shelley has been killed in a car accident, leaving her family devastated and heartbroken.

    • Harriet Shelley, 21 was in a car accident at the end of April.

    • She sustained serious head injuries in the crash.

    • George Shelley rose to fame during X Factor in 2012

     

    Former Union J star George Shelley is mourning the death of his sister, Harriet who killed in a car accident in Bristol last month. She was just 21 when she died. Ms Shelley had been in intensive care since April 28, when the car she was travelling in crashed. She suffered several severe head injuries and was put into intensive care.

    A source for the family told The Sun,

    “George and the entire family are devastated and heartbroken at the loss of their beloved, beautiful Harriet.

    “They are all together, supporting each other at this difficult time and would appreciate the time and space to do so before they make any further comments.”

    George’s bandmate, Jaymi Hensley paid tribute to Harriet, saying that she was the “most beautiful spirit” and a “truly wonderful person”.

    So far George has remained silent on social media and has not commented on the death of his sister.

    The former boy bander has been holidaying with his boyfriend and was abroad when the accident happened.

     

  • People think George Shelley is NEKKID in this photo

    So former boy bander George Shelley has been hanging out with his boyfriend – and they’ve been taking super cute pictures together, but one has caught the fans’ attention.

    George Shelley and his boyfriend, Matthew Holehouse are really cute together. Their Insta feeds have become basic relationship goals, but this one picture has gone the pair’s fans going crazy because it looks like George is naked in it.

    The loved-up duo has been photographing their first holiday together but one this one picture has gotten the most attention, with fans swearing that George is naked in it.

    George came out in February 2016 after his stint in the Celebrity Jungle. At the time he said he didn’t want to label his sexuality and called the gay and bisexual label “old-fashioned”.

    What do you think?

  • 2016 A Year In Review

    2016 has been a year that will go down in history as one of the most seismic of all time. From the election of Donald Trump to the UK voting to leave the EU, from the Pulse nightclub massacre to the continued persecution of gay men by ISIS.

    There have been many stories that have and will continue to impact the gay community for decades to come. Here’s are just some of the top stories from the past 12 months.

    January

    David Bowie dies. The year starts with the unexpected death of David Bowie. 2016 would go down as one of the most shocking years for celebrity deaths.

    Milo Yiannopoulos is unverified by Twitter. The controversial right-wing commentator is unverified by Twitter. He would later be kicked off the platform altogether in a move many praised but other criticised Twitter for kerbing freedom of speech.

    ISIS executes 15-year-old boy. He was murdered for an alleged affair with an ISIS officer. The officer was spared the death sentence.

    Actor Charlie Carver comes out as gay. He came out via a moving Instagram post.

    MP David Mundell comes out as gay. The Government got its first openly gay serving minister.

     

    February

    British LGBT Awards gets a bashing on Twitter. The motives behind the awards were questioned by some after a number of “strange” choices for nominees were revealed including YouTuber Zoella, and Zayn for being allies.

    George Shelley comes out but didn’t want to be labelled as gay or bisexual.

    Dustin Lance Black and Sam Smith get into a Twitter spat after texting with Tom Daley.

    Marcus Feehily admits hiding his sexuality was like a “big secret” during his time in Westlife.

     

    March

    Olly Murs says he’s a bit gay and gets slammed by Neil Armin from Clean Bandits.

    The owner of AXM dies. Haydn Pope died after a battle with Cancer. He was 49.

    James Franco opens up about his sexuality and says he’s gay up to a point.

    Tony Warren, writer of Coronation Street dies he was aged 79 and one of the UK’s most visible and openly gay TV writers.

     

    April

    The world is rocked by the deaths of  Prince, Victoria Wood, David Gest and Denise Robertson .

    John Barrowman accidentally flashes his husband’s penis, the internet explodes in wonder.

    Sam Smith and Harry Styles on the UK’s rich list.

     

    May

    David Walliams criticised for “acting gay” during his judging of Britain’s Got Talent.

    Prince Harry tweaks a man’s nipple – breaks the internet.

    London gets a new Mayor and the gay community questions if he’s gay-friendly.

    Jehovah’s Witnesses claim that gay people can be changed with outrageous and creepy Disney-like animation.

    ISIS throw gay man to death claiming it was to “cleanse his sins”.

    TV Star Colton Haynes comes out as gay, all pretty casual to be honest.

     

    June

    UK votes to leave EU. The world is shocked by the result. Hate crimes rocket after the results.

    Anti-gay rights MPs stand for Tory leadership after David Cameron resigns as PM.

    49 clubbers are massacred at a gay club in Orlando the worst single gun attack on American soil.

    London stands still in the memory of those murdered and wounded in Orlando attack at Pride in London. A video message from David Cameron was booed and jeered at the Pride.

    Cliff Richard says he’ll take his sexuality to the grave in a rather candid interview.

     

    July

    An attack in Manchester’s gay village shocks the community and leaves a man on life support.

    Marriage proposal on Big Brother makes UK TV history.

    Town council refuses to fly Rainbow Flag for pride.

    Prince Harry gets HIV test live on social media.

     

    August

    Four men executed by ISIS for being gay.

    Homophobic killer murders a man, moments after sex when he was most vulnerable.

     

     

    September

    Alexis Arquette dies.

    Gay Royal… The first member of the extended Royal Family comes out as gay.

    Jehovah’s Witnesses distribute leaflets telling gay people to control their urges.

     

    October

    Bratavio makes it into the X Factor and gets vile homophobic backlash on Twitter.

    Simon Cowell slammed for asking if Rylan likes the “backdoor”.

    Clothing retailer gets a taste of reality after “real men” advert goes viral for all the wrong reasons.

    Pete Burns dies, 57.

     

    November

    Donald Trump elected as President of the USA. The homophobic language on social media soars in the days before and after the US election.

    The month of celebrity nude leaks including Ben Cohen, Sam Callahan, Shayne Ward, Joel Dommett, Jake Quickenden.

    Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t confirm or deny the rumours that he’s gay after seemingly coming out in an argument.

    People worry for the mental health of songwriter and producer for RuPaul’s Drag Race, Lucian Piane.

    Milo Yiannopoulous is slayed by the internet after appearing on Channel 4 news.

    People get very het up over a question on the Loose Women Facebook page.

    Saara Aalto announces her engagement to her girlfriend.

    Serial killer Stephen Port found guilty of the murders of four men he met via gay dating apps.

     

    December

    People think that Matt Terry and Freddy Parker are an item.

    Shaving your pubes could leave you susceptible to getting an STI.

    Man accused of being gay executed in Aleppo.

    PC Gordon Semple’s murderer, Stefano Brizzi sentenced to life for his murder.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • 10 male celebs who came out in 2016

    Actors, politicians and even a royal have come out in 2016.

    Here are 10 guys who came out during 2016.

    Charlie Carver, January

    Former Desperate Housewives turned Teen Wolf actor Charlie Carver came out via a social media post on Instagram.

    MP David Mundell January

    Britain celebrated its first openly gay cabinet minister David Mundell when he came out as gay in January.

    George Shelley February

    Union J cutie George Shelley addressed rumours about his sexuality by not wanting to label himself by saying,

    “I’ve been reading a lot of speculation online as to whether I’m, straight, gay or bi. It’s all these labels and it’s a little bit old-fashioned and this is why I’m not going to label it myself, I’ve had girlfriends that I’ve loved, in amazing periods of my life, but I’ve also had boyfriends.”

    Rayvon Owen February

    Rayvon came out as part of social media post by Shane Bitney Crone who announced he was in a relationship with the American Idol star. The pair starred in Rayvon’s music video for “Can’t Fight It”.

    Colton Haynes May

    Colton casually came out in May after years of speculation over his sexuality. The Teen Wolf hunk Colton Haynes officially came out in an Entertainment Weekly interview in which he said he’s the happiest he’s ever been.

    Ryan Beatty June

    American singer Ryan Beatty came out as a “raging homosexual” in June. The popular 20-year-old singer came out in an instagram post saying, “Proud to be a raging homosexual. it’s taken 20 years of suffocating in the closet for me to become comfortable enough to say it, but now I can finally breathe. i did it!”

    Robin Lord Taylor

    Although he technically wasn’t in Gotham actor Robin took to social media to let his fans know he had been in a relationship with a man for five years.

    Trey Pearson June

    Christian Rock singer Trey Pearson came out as gay in a heartfelt letter to his fans in June. Trey revealed that coming out has lifted a weight and that he’s never felt such freedom.

    Ollie Locke July

    The British reality star Ollie Locke came out in July having previously identified as bisexual. He confirmed that he was gay after splitting with his girlfriend, Catherine Louise Radford.

    Lord Ivar Mountbatten September

    Lord Ivar Mountbatten, 53, became the first royal to come out as gay.

  • George Shelley just did the #ChristmasTreeChallenge and we’re confused

    So George Shelley just completed the Christmas Tree Challenge, and we’re confused AF. I mean why?

    So if you’re wondering what the Christmas Tree Challenge is, basically you jump through the device that wraps up your Christmas tree into a neatly netted bundle so you can fit it in your car, by stopping the branches from spreading.

    In this “challenge” you end up being completely covered up by that plastic netting.

    George, we have three fundamental issues with your Christmas Tree Challenge.

    1. It’s a bit of a waste of plastic
    2. It’s a bit of a waste of plastic
    3. It’s a bit of a waste of plastic

    I know we sound like killjoys, but we’re entirely sure that netting can be used again once it’s come off the reel.

    To be honest, we hope this one challenge doesn’t catch on, unlike the Ice Bucket challenge which we could totally get behind, especially when the likes of Steve Grand took part.

    Wanna see George Shelley do the Christmas Tree Challenge? Click here

  • The Celebrities Who Have Said They’re A Little Bit Gay

    Maybe this is a trend, but a number of celebrities have announced that they are a little bit gay or bisexual.

    We have a look at who has opened up about their sexuality but not labelled themselves specifically as gay or bisexual.

     

    Mickey Rourke

    In February 2016, Mickey Rourke, whilst responding to Manny Pacquiao’s comments about gay people being worse than animals, said that he was a little bit gay. Speaking with TMZ Rourke said,

    “I think they were wrong and out of place. And I think that we all gotta watch what we say… That was from the Old Testament, so you got to give him a little bit of room. I got a lot of gay friends… I’m a little bit gay myself.”

     

    Sacha Baron Cohen

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    Sacha Baron Cohen put his sexuality on a scale of 17 to 31 per cent depending on the situation. He was, of course, promoting a film at the time of his statement.

     

    Olly Murs

    Olly caused a stir when the news broke that he had told The Sun’s Dan Wootton that he was 20 per cent gay.

     

    George Shelley

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    George Shelley opened up about his sexuality by saying that he is attracted to men and women but refused to label himself as gay or bisexual – calling labels “old-fashioned”.

     

    Harry Styles

    Harry Styles caused a bit of stir when he suggested that gender was not an important factor in his attraction to someone. 

    During an interview with Harry and Liam from the world’s most successful boy band, Harry dropped a rather heavy hint that perhaps his sexuality maybe isn’t just that of heterosexual.

    Harry and Liam were asked what they looked for in a partner, Liam answered,

    ‘Female, that’s a good trait.’

    However Harry said, with an awkward giggle:

    ‘Not that important’.

    ‘I would say sense of humour, and like natural”.

     

    Brenton Thwaites

    Brenton Thwaites subtly suggested that gender wasn’t an important factor in his perfect partner. A fan asked the question which ‘three things you look for in a partner,’ Thwaites responded, ‘male or female? They’re very different.’

    However Brenton is reportedly dating Chloe Pacey and they have one child together born 2016.

     

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    Sinead O’Connor

    Sinead O’Connor came out and then went back in again. She said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that she was three-quarters heterosexual.

     

    David Bowie

    David Bowie came out as gay in 1972 during an interview with Melody Maker, then he came out as bisexual in 1976 in an interview with Playboy. However, by 1983, he said that coming out as bisexual was the biggest mistake I ever made” and “I was always a closet heterosexual”. David Bowie was married to two women during his life, Angie Barnett and Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid.

     

    James Franco

    James Franco admitted that he was gay – up until a point. That point was intercourse. So while he loves LGBT culture he doesn’t actually want to do any dudes… Yet.