Derry YouTube star Adam B has come out as gay and shares his news in an emotional video for fans.
The vlogger — full name Adam Beales — is also known for his work as a TV host and was a former co-host of Blue Peter and other CBBC shows, including The Dog Ate My Homework.
His YouTube channel has a legion of fans, with a subscriber count of 3.42 million.
Understandably, prior to uploading his coming-out video, the TV star admitted that he felt “the most vulnerable I’ve felt in a really long time,” but said he’s now also feeling “the best.” ‘ feels he has ever felt.
The Irish star posted a nine-minute video on Friday, which shows his family taking fans on his journey to accept and embrace his sexuality.
He started the video by saying, “I’m gay. I have said it. I finally told you something I’ve wanted to tell you for a long time.’
Along with his mother, father and younger brother, Adam continued to praise and thank his family for their support.
“One thing I love about these guys is that when I told them, nothing changed, and that’s the best feeling ever. To be able to love life, to wake up in the morning and feel like nothing has changed,” he said.
“I wanted to make this video to show you my journey, to show you how I decided to do it. The important message is just to open up and talk about whatever comes to mind. Opening up to these guys was the best thing ever. I was instantly a million times better when I told them.’
Looking to the future, he said he is “excited” to be able to “share so much more of my life now,” which he is “proud” of.
“I have the best support, my mom and dad aren’t just the best, they’re great mentors, great people overall. I have to say that Callum has been the best brother through it all.’
Adam also shared that he has a boyfriend, and recorded clips of the tearful moment he came out to the Blue Peter team on his last day of the show in July, after two years as a host.
“An important thing I’ve been working on lately is just being more myself and being happier, and I want you guys to know that you’re letting me open up and being more myself, and I would you know I’m gay,” he told them, as friends and colleagues rushed to hug him.
Adam breathed a sigh of relief and confessed that he wasn’t sure how his audience would react, but that he “wouldn’t have done what I’m doing now if I was still living in fear.”
“Love should never mean living in fear,” he said confidently.
“This weight on my shoulders feels like it’s finally lifted. I can finally breathe,” he added, before sharing a montage of clips showing his freedom and joy, as well as screenshots of messages from family members telling him they love him.
“Someone said something to me at the beginning of this journey,” Adam concluded.
“They said I deserve to be happy…I’m happy now.”
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