(Contact Music) WESTLIFE singer MARK FEEHILY has broken millions of girls' hearts by announcing he is gay.
The Irish boyband hunk insists he has always been comfortable with his sexuality and never felt the need to talk about his orientation in public - until now.
The 25-year-old says, "I want people to know the truth about my sexuality. I am gay and I'm very proud of who I am.
"I'm not asking for any for any sympathy, or to be a role model to anyone else. I simply felt it was the right time for me to let people know the truth.[see full story for more]
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Posted by GTD:
In other news, dedicated scientists have announced that extensive studies have determined that a cloudless summer sky is in fact blue.
Posted by michaela:
hey ther I am a really big Westlife fan from Ireland C.o Tyrone ive been to 5 of their concerts i would just like to say i am kind of a bit dissappointed in mark because hes so good looking and could get a really pretty girl but every ones different its his choice let him live it im happy if he is xx
Posted by hikingartist:
Whew. For a second there, I thought yet another boyband member was looking for sympathy.
Posted by westlife luver:
i think thst if mark is comfortable wit his sexuality then y shud it anything matter. we should all accept it. he is stil the same person we all love and we can stil fancy him. good luck to him i think he is very brave for coming out.good on u mark! i love westlife love carly xxx
Posted by K. Carter:
Who didn't already know that?
