Will Young's Emotional Encounter at Buckingham Palace
- Will Young shares a touching moment at Buckingham Palace lunch with the late Queen.
- The singer recalls a butler thanking him for publicly coming out.
- The encounter was a heartfelt and memorable experience for Will Young.
Darius Campbell Danesh, known for his hit "Evergreen," recently shared insights from his life and career on Jamie Laing’s Great Company podcast. The 45-year-old singer, who gained fame as the inaugural winner of Pop Idol in 2002, recounted a touching moment when a butler from the royal household approached him to express gratitude for his public coming out as gay shortly after his victory. Young described the atmosphere of secrecy surrounding the butler's appreciation, highlighting the challenges of being openly gay during that era. In a separate conversation with Rylan Clark on the BBC podcast How To Be In The Spotlight, Young opened up about his experience on the popular dance show Strictly Come Dancing. He revealed that he felt pressured to participate despite struggling with mental health issues, including agoraphobia. Young admitted that during his time on the show, he often felt disoriented and disconnected, stating, “If you ever watch it back, I was not even in the room.” The current season of Strictly is facing scrutiny due to allegations of abusive and inappropriate behavior behind the scenes. This controversy has led to the removal of two professional dancers, Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice, from the lineup ahead of the new season's launch this autumn. Young's reflections come at a time when the show is under increased public and media scrutiny, raising questions about the environment for participants.