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在公布为同性恋之后, X Factor的冠军乔麦克尔德里感谢粉丝对他的“'压倒性支持”
X Factor winner Joe McElderry thanks fans for their 'overwhelming support' after coming out as gay
By Hannah Roberts and Sarah Bull
Last updated at 12:08 AM on 1st August 2010
X Factor winner Joe McElderry has thanked fans for their support after revealing he is gay.
The 19-year-old singer, who made the admission yesterday, said he was humbled by the amount of positive comment he received about his brave decision to reveal his sexuality.
He wrote on his Twitter page: 'Hey guys, thank you so much for your amazing and overwhelming support. You’re all fantastic! x'
Following the publication of an interview with Joe yesterday where he made the revelations, he posted a statement on his official website explaining his decision.
He said: 'There has been speculation about my sexuality in the past and I have always been honest at the time I have been asked.
'Over the past few weeks I have really had time to reflect and to realise who I am.
'I spoke to my friends and family about this in the last few days and it was important to do the same for you all as you have been so supportive.
'I have had nothing but support from you and many of you have been very open in saying that you will continue to support me whatever my sexuality.
'It is important to me to let you know first, so that you know the stories in the papers are true. I made the choice to speak openly about this.
'Everything is going well and I’m really happy to be able to move forward from here.'

Grateful: Joe McElderry has thanked fans for their support after his revelation
在公布为同性恋之后, X Factor的冠军乔麦克尔德里感谢粉丝对他的“'压倒性支持”
X Factor winner Joe McElderry thanks fans for their 'overwhelming support' after coming out as gay
By Hannah Roberts and Sarah Bull
Last updated at 12:08 AM on 1st August 2010
X Factor winner Joe McElderry has thanked fans for their support after revealing he is gay.
The 19-year-old singer, who made the admission yesterday, said he was humbled by the amount of positive comment he received about his brave decision to reveal his sexuality.
He wrote on his Twitter page: 'Hey guys, thank you so much for your amazing and overwhelming support. You’re all fantastic! x'
Following the publication of an interview with Joe yesterday where he made the revelations, he posted a statement on his official website explaining his decision.
He said: 'There has been speculation about my sexuality in the past and I have always been honest at the time I have been asked.
'Over the past few weeks I have really had time to reflect and to realise who I am.
'I spoke to my friends and family about this in the last few days and it was important to do the same for you all as you have been so supportive.
'I have had nothing but support from you and many of you have been very open in saying that you will continue to support me whatever my sexuality.
'It is important to me to let you know first, so that you know the stories in the papers are true. I made the choice to speak openly about this.
'Everything is going well and I’m really happy to be able to move forward from here.'

Grateful: Joe McElderry has thanked fans for their support after his revelation