Merlin 204: Lancelot & Guinevere

 

( Spoilers )

OMG!

I just heard that Stephen Gately is dead. I'm kinda in shock. I met him a few times through work and he was always nice, a bit shy and really lovely in a way I didn't expect him to be. He was also short and that is something we cold bond over since I'm a titchy 5' 3"

I remember when he came out and it was BIG news. Ireland mightn't be tiny but we're an insular enough little state and next to U2, Boyzone had been one of our biggest musical exports. For Stephen to come out was HUGE. I know it gave me more courage to be who I am and I'm sure I'm not the only one.

Strangely I had this icon of him from one of their videos where I think for the first time he was shown in a romantic setting with a man while the rest of the band were with woman. They'd always avoided the issue in videos before and this, again, was groundbreaking.

I can only hope that he is happy wherever he is now. My thoughts go out to his husband, family and friends.

X Factor: Results Night 1

( Spoilers for tonight results show )