Will Young admits he was ‘terrified’ of coming out

The original ‘Pop Idol’ has admitted that he was terrified of being gay.

Will, who revealed he was gay shortly after winning the ITV1 talent show in
2002, told Attitude magazine that he wasn’t a very ‘sexual’ person until his late
20s, but nows feels much more comfortable with his sexuality.

He revealed: ‘I was terrified of being gay so I didn’t really feel sexual until I
was about 26.

‘I wasn’t really having sex, so I was quite inhibited. I feel like I’ve reached
a place that I’m happy with, worked out things I will never do. It’s taken me
years to work that out.’

The London-based singer-songwriter now feels confident enough to make
changes in his life when some things no longer interest him.

He added: ‘They say your early 30s are the last chance you have to make a
big change in your life. I look at some things now and think, ‘No thanks, not
interested any more.’

The 32 year-old star insisted he has no issue with growing older and feels that
he has developed into a more ‘responsible’ person.

He continued: ‘I love getting older. These days I look after myself more and
don’t drink as much, try not to smoke as much. I’m more responsible towards
anyone in business or friendships.’