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Pop sensation Duncan James has revealed that he used to pretend to date his celebrity pals in a bid to avoid people realising he was gay. For years, the Blue singer was terrified of being outed and ridiculed so pretended to be straight by dating his friends such as Geri Halliwell and Martine McCutcheon. However this year, the 44 year old will proudly stand as a gay man as he performs at Pride events around the country in make-up, lingerie and even a pair of suspenders.

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.

exclusively to the Daily Star at a Snug Presents even, he said: "I mean I don't think it would be an issue nowadays but back then it was a lot of 'cloak and dagger', wasn't it?" "There were a lot of different ways of living and everyone is a lot more accepting now which is an amazing thing and I think so now more than ever that we wave the LGBTQ+ flag and everyone is more accepting and you don't have to hide it anymore."There are people like Rylan who wave that flag and signal the message that it is all ok."Talking about his relationship with his Brazilian boyfriend Rodrigo Reis, 28, he added: "It's very serious, we've been together three and a half years now - but wedding bells? I'm not going to give that away just yet."Continuing on during his podcast with Rylan he also explained how there wasn't much gay representation on TV back then.Duncan said: "We didn’t have any kind of television programmes that embraced the LGBT+ community back then, you know – there was no RuPaul’s Drag Race, there was no TV shows like It’s A Sin."You know, I think the closest thing we got to anybody being a gay icon was Nadia (Almada) from Big Brother. She was the original in many ways."And it wasn’t until, I guess, people were being visible on our screens that it gave me the kind of strength and the courage to actually think “Right, I need to be visible too.'" For more of the latest showbiz and TV news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up for one of our newsletters here .

After exclusively joining us on his first ever photo shoot with boyfriend Rodrigo Reis, 27, Duncan James, 43, spilled all of the details of their romance and even shared plans to get married and have children together.The gorgeous couple also candidly revealed their plans to jet off to an idyllic holiday destination together and Rodrigo dished the dirt on Duncan’s most annoying habit – and it’s a stinker.The exclusive video is not one to be missed – so sign up to become a VIP now, it’s FREE! Are you an OK! VIP? If not, why not? It’s free and gives you backstage access to stories like this, exclusive home tours, special discounts and so much more! All you need to do is pop your email address below! P.s.

Duncan James and his partner Rodrigo Reis are clearly overjoyed at being reunited after spending the last lockdown apart. Here – in an interview and video available exclusively for OK! VIPs – the loved-up couple lift the lid on what it's been like spending the past year apart and their exciting plans for a jam-packed future together.

Blue star Duncan James has opened up about seeking help after struggling with his mental health during lockdown. The singer – who sat down for an exclusive OK! VIP interview with his Brazilian boyfriend Rodrigo Reis – has revealed that he has been having therapy since his anxiety and depression escalated.

Duncan James and boyfriend Rodrigo Reis spoke exclusively with OK! VIP's as they playfully played a game of Mr and Mr.The adorable pair lifted the lid on wanting to get married, have children together and even live in a house with a white picket fence.

BLUE'S Duncan James has said it was "really hard" to come out as gay during an emotional appearance on Loose Women. The 42-year-old star, who came out in 2017 after years of "living a lie" appeared alongside boyfriend Rodrigo Reis.

Loose Women panel on Wednesday alongside his new boyfriend Rodrigo Reis.Viewers of the show seemed to take a fancy to Duncan's new man as they flooded Twitter with gushing comments.One fan wrote: "OH MY DAYS @MrDuncanJames and his man #Rodrigo on #LooseWomen are just the cutest. Those smiles."Another said: "Oh hey @MrDuncanJames.

Duncan James has revealed that the lockdown brought him closer to his boyfriend Rodrigo Reis and helped 'cement' their relationship.