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Kirsten McStay

Blue's Duncan James was so terrified of coming out as gay that he dated Geri Halliwell

For many years, Blue band member Duncan James was so scared of coming out as gay, he pretended to date celeb pals Geri Halliwell and Martine McCutcheon.

But now things are completely different as this year, the singer will be performing in Pride events up and down the country in make-up, lingerie and suspenders, writes The Mirror.

Duncan says that he is finally comfortable in his own skin, thanks to the love of boyfriend Rodrigo Reis… and his showbiz best mate Denise Van Outen. The 44-year-old told the Mirror that he is proud to be gay.

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