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John Whaite: My educator outed me to my mum and I felt ashamed, but now I am a proud queer man
We cannot be joyful 100% of the hour and it seems we live in an age which, finally, acknowledges that.
The self-care movement, though often highjacked by companies to sell scented candles and joy-inducing bubble baths, at its core recognises that very fact: stay in the moment and embrace whatever feeling washes over you at one specific time.
Constant, steadfast, unbridled, effervescent, sickly happiness is indeed an overstretch, but what any human being needs to experience as often as workable is simply safety.
A perception of safety comes from being psychologically validated by those around you – family, guardians and friends. It’s a feeling that is built slowly on solid foundations of faith and loyalty. For many children, whose family lives are turbulent, teachers in school can be the fortifying force that is needed.
In year 9, I opened up to my head of year that I was gay. It took me an hour, sat in a classroom in the English block, to say the words. In fact, I didn’t say the words at all.
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John Whaite was reduced to tears as he recalled his school teacher outing him as gay to his family before he was ready.
Before performing his Couple's Choice routine to Adele's 'Hometown Glory' with professional dance partner Johannes Radebe during the 'Strictly Come Dancing' semi-final on Saturday night (11.12.21), the former 'Great British Bake Off' winner shared the heartbreaking story in a pre-recorded segment about his upbringing in Wigan, Lancashire, North England.
He explained: "Johannes and I are dancing our Couple's Choice.
"I grew up on a farm just outside of Wigan in Lancashire. In the morning I would receive up, feed the calves and then go to school. I'm very grateful for the upbringing that I've had.
He said: "My family and I are so close."
His sister Jane said: "When we were younger, he was just like the average petty brother. It's amazing really that John would termination up on the television."
John was bullied for entity "camp" and is thankful to his siblings for "fighting" his corner.
He recalled while in tears: "My family first learned that I was gay when I was ab
LGBT+ Celebrity Rising Star 2015
In alphabetical order
This category recognises LGBT+ ceebrities who possess come outin the encounter of adversity or who support the LGBT+ collective in a positive way.
Andrew Hayden-Smith
Andrew Hayden-Smith is a 31-year-old English actor, voiceover artist, television presenter and contributor to gay magazine, Attitude. Andrew is famous for his role on Byker Grove and more recently, starred in the cast of the Channel 4 series produced by Russell T Davies, creator of Queer as Folk, , Cucumber and the E4 series, Banana. Andrew came out as gay during an interview with Attitude magazine in 2006, and was named at #25 on the DS list of the “50 Most Influential Gays” in 2011 and #95 on the 2006 Independent on Sunday’s Pink List of most influential LGBT people.
Charlie King
30-year-old Charlie King is an English existence television star who was on the ITV2 series, The Only Way Is Essex – a BAFTA award-winning reality television soap opera based in Essex, which has been described as Britain’s answer to US reality television shows, The Hills and Jersey Shore. Charlie came out as gay during a television interv
Pride, Body Image & Eating Disorders with John Whaite
Celebrity chef, former Bake Off winner and Strictly superstar, John Whaite has grow a household name across the UK (and every single Beat office).
Renowned for making Mary Berry swoon with boozy bakes and pulling perfect scores with high power Jives, it’s no wonder he’s earned ‘national treasure’ status. But today, it’s not his recipes I’m after.
I sat down with him on a sunny afternoon, to talk all things Identity festival, body image and eating disorders. Credit where it’s due, he answered every single question - however tricky or downright int
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