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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Roisin O'Connor

Will Young on love, gardening and early fame: ‘Even though I was out as a gay man, I couldn’t be myself’

Will Young has reflected on the media circus surrounding his Pop Idol battle against fellow singer Gareth Gates, as well as the intense scrutiny he faced over his personal life in the years that followed.

The “Evergreen” star, who won the inaugural reality contest in 2002, has just announced a 25th anniversary tour to celebrate his career to date, which will take place next spring.

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