In 2010 Kieron Richardson revealed he is gay during an appearance on This Morning. He was just 20 years old at the time and while most of his friends and family already knew about his sexuality, he hadn't felt the need to speak about it publicly.
The Hollyoaks actor from Manchester told the show's hosts that it wasn't until his character was placed in a gay relationship that he decided it was finally time to share his story.
Appearing on the ITV programme, he explained that he wanted to help other young people by being honest and had been inspired by X Factor winner Joe McElderry, who came out the same year.
