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Duncan James was "really scared" to come out as gay in the early days of Blue. The 44-year-old pop star shot to fame in 2001 alongside Antony Costa, 41, Simon Webbe, 43, and Lee Ryan, 39, as part of the chart-topping boyband but admitted he hid his sexuality during their heyday because they had a "predominantly female" fanbase and he was reluctant to let anyone down. Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, he said: "I think going back to 20 years ago when I was secretly in the closet and at the height of my career with Blue, I was really frightened and really scared because we had a predominantly female audience so I didn’t wanna let the boys down, I didn’t wanna let the record company down.

Blue star Lee Ryan married his wife, Verity Paris, two years ago in a civil ceremony in Gibraltar during lockdown.The pair, who met at an event, immediately knew they were meant to be and wanted to tie the knot “ASAP”. But due to pandemic restrictions, they had to hold the ceremony without family and friends.

Blue's Antony Costa showed off his toned physique in a photo taken during an early morning gym session this week.The 43-year-old, who shot to fame with the boyband over two decades ago, has been candid about his weight loss journey in recent years. He's regularly flaunted his trimmer figure, leading some to speculate that he's lost even more weight recently.

Blue’ s Antony Costa attends the 5th anniversary gala of "Mamma Mia! The Party" at The O2 Arena.This comes after the singer was hailed as a "Greek god" on Wednesday's episode of Loose Women.The 43 year old pop star joined ABBA legend Bjorn Ulvaeus to chat about his role as Nikos in Mamma Mia! The Party at the O2. Bjorn couldn't help but praise Antony, saying: "He is Nikos! He's lost some weight he looks like a Greek God, doesn't he?” Antony, clearly chuffed with the compliment, thanked Bjorn while Charlene White quipped: "If I say it, I'll get into trouble so I'm glad you've said it, Bjorn!” Discussing their experience at the show, Janet Street-Porter humorously expressed her concern for Antony's safety around the women, to which Bjorn added: "Especially now he's lost the weight!” Antony shared a recent incident where a woman got a bit too excited during a scene, making suggestive noises while filming him on her phone.

Antony Costa, who is best known for singing in the boyband Blue, was hailed as a "Greek god" on today's episode of ITV chat show Loose Women.

Duncan James has had to pull out of two festival appearances this weekend after being rushed to hospital on Friday (31 May), sharing his apologies with fans as he took to Instagram from the hospital to update them on his condition.The singer, who rose to fame in boyband Blue, was scheduled to perform at Hits Radio Live Festival in Liverpool and Foodies Festival in St Albans today (1 June) alongside his bandmates; Simon Webb, Antony Costa, and Lee Ryan. Filming himself from hospital with a gown on, Duncan shared a video with his 418K followers to explain the situation to fans.

Coronation Street star Andy Whyment found himself addressing concerns about his welfare despite being seen living the noughties dream on a night out with his wife. The actor spent his weekend break away from the cobbles jumping on Manchester's new Bee Network and heading into town for the night.

Simon Webbe has announced that his wife Ayshen is pregnant with their second baby.The couple shared on Instagram that they're starting their "next chapter," and revealed the baby will be born in July. The news is a "miracle" for Blue singer Simon, 45, and Ayshen, 43, who have had IVF treatments and suffered several miscarriages.The couple are already parents to their daughter Cyan, whom they welcomed in 2021.

Denise van Outen and Duncan James have revealed that they recorded a duet together and it's being released as a charity single. The pair had hinted at an exciting announcement yesterday on Instagram.

Good Morning Britain viewers were stunned to see former boyband heartthrob Duncan James in one of the famed presenting chairs on Monday (14 August) morning. The former Blue star has stepped in for Richard Arnold as entertainment host this week, receiving a warm welcome to the “GMB family”. Veteran host Richard Madeley introduced the singer while co-host Kate Garraway quipped: “All rise”, as the band’s smash hit 2001 track blasted out and Duncan made his entrance.

Blue singer Lee Ryan was pushed down stairs on an aeroplane by another passenger during a flight to Turkey after a “culturally insensitive” act, the boyband has said. Lee, 40, suffered a leg injury during the incident which took place on a flight from Georgia to Istanbul on Saturday, according to a statement on the band’s official social media channels.

Blue singer Lee Ryan was pushed down the stairs of a plane by another passenger during a flight to Turkey after a "culturally insensitive" act, the boyband has said.

Blue singer Lee Ryan was "physically assaulted on a plane" after another passenger accused him of a "culturally insensitive" act, a statement from the boyband has said. The 40-year-old star suffered a leg injury after he was pushed down a set of stairs.

Kerry Katona has said she drank three bottles of prosecco a day to help her cope with PTSD, though she made sure the kids never saw her drunk.The former Atomic Kitten singer revealed the shocking truth in her new book, Whole Again - Love, Life and Me: My Story. Kerry says she believes she experienced post-traumatic stress disorder after her youngest daughter, DJ, was born in 2014.

Lee Ryan shot to fame in the early 2000s as a member of the hit boyband Blue, alongside Simon Webbe, Duncan James and Antony Costa. The band, who have sold over 14 million records worldwide, split in 2005 in a bid to launch solo careers, and Lee, 39, went on to become a regular on reality TV shows, including Celebrity Big Brother and Hell's Kitchen. Over the years he's became a household name and enjoyed a lengthy career in the spotlight.

Lee Ryan was arrested after reportedly 'going crazy' during a flight from Glasgow when cabin crew refused to serve him alcohol.

Lee Ryan was reportedly arrested after a flight.It’s claimed that the singer became disruptive on the flight from Glasgow to London when he wasn’t served alcohol.According to The Sun, staff radioed down and Ryan, 39, was arrested when the plane touched down at London City Airport on Sunday.He is thought to have spent more than 12 hours in custody and was released on Monday pending further investigations.A Met Police spokesperson told Metro.co.uk: ‘At around 1640hrs on Sunday, 31 July, officers met a flight that had arrived at London City Airport from Glasgow.‘A 39-year-old man was arrested for a public order offence. He was taken into custody at an East London police station and was released under investigation the following day.’Ryan has not so far commented on the reported arrest.Ryan makes up boyband Blue with Duncan James, Simon Webbe and Antony Costa, and the group are best known for hits including All Rise and One Love.They formed in 2000 and, while they went on hiatus in 2004, they reformed in 2011.Earlier this year, they announced their first album in seven years and a comeback tour.‘We’ve been in the studio WRITING a brand new album,’ Simon said in a video on social media.

EastEnders star Shona McGarthy and Blue's Lee Ryan shared a wholesome moment as they laughed at wearing matching outfits to the TRIC Awards. Some of the biggest names in British television and radio descended on London's Grosvenor House Hotel for the annual bash on Wednesday.

Duncan James has confessed his teenage daughter was more impressed by his appearance on Celebrity Gogglebox than by his fame from being in the boyband Blue. The 44-year-old, who is set to reunite with his bandmates Lee Ryan, Simon Webbe and Antony Costa for a reunion for their 20th anniversary tour, recently appeared as a TV sofa critic beside Denise Van Outen. The band are gearing up to release their seventh studio album, but it seems Duncan’s daughter is more impressed with his Gogglebox stint than being part of the nostalgic boyband.

Duncan James has admitted that his teenage daughter was more excited about him joining the cast of Celebrity Gogglebox than his latest reunion with boyband Blue.The 44 year old is back with his bandmates Lee Ryan, 39, Simon Webbe, 43, and Antony Costa, 41, as they gear up to release their seventh studio album, Heart & Soul, and head out on their 20th anniversary tour. But one person who was less than impressed with the boys getting back together was Duncan's 17 year old daughter Tianie.

Blue pop star Lee Ryan has announced he's married his longtime girlfriend Verity Paris in secret.The 38 year old singer, who shares a daughter with the X Factor star, reportedly revealed the news in a gushing interview as he said Verity, 31, was the love of his life and he's never been "happier". He said: "I met someone finally who loves and supports me in everything I do. "Verity is a beautiful, strong and loving woman who I treasure, and I’m a lucky man to have such a wonderful mother for my child, and now wife in her." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.