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Emma Wilson

Shayne Ward superfan went from 'lesbian to married man' after seeing star perform

A Shayne Ward superfan said he became a man after being inspired by seeing the star perform.

Shay Robertson, 51, underwent five years of gruelling gender reassignment surgery to transition from his former female identity of Sally, and has even had his looks based on the former Coronation Street and X Factor star.

Shay’s transformation was complete in time for his wedding to fiancée Julie McLean, which took place 11 years after they first met as work colleagues.

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