Will Young Overcomes Love Fears

In a candid conversation on Jamie Laing's Great Company Podcast, pop star Will Young shared his excitement about dating again, revealing that he has "rediscovered his libido." The 45-year-old singer, who publicly came out as gay in 2002, expressed his previous fears of falling in love due to the potential for heartbreak. However, he now feels optimistic after meeting someone special and is enjoying the experience of "opening his heart" once more. Young, who recently released his ninth album, *Light It Up*, acknowledged that relationships have historically been challenging for him. He described himself as "dreadful" in romantic situations, attributing this to past emotional pain that led him to close off his heart. "Give me something to be successful at and I’ll knock it out of the park," he said, but admitted that love has always been his "kryptonite." In a separate interview with Rylan on BBC Sounds' *How To Be In The Spotlight*, Young reflected on the pressures he faced early in his career regarding his sexuality. He recounted an incident where a record company executive insisted he re-record his hit "Leave Right Now" because he "sounded too gay." Young emphasized the challenges of being open about his identity during a time when "gay bashing was a big f*g thing," highlighting the societal pressures that shaped his early experiences in the music industry.