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Ferne McCann Leads Support For George Shelley After Coming Out Video

Earlier today our hearts nearly burst with pride when George Shelley revealed in an emotional video that he has dated both men and women in the past.

Reluctant to put a label on his sexuality, George admitted that he came out because he doesn’t want to be “scared” any more, and that it isn’t a big deal.

The Union J star explained: “I just want you to know that whether I decide to be with a girl next or be with a guy next it is because I love them, and it shouldn’t be a big deal.

"I don’t want to make a big thing out of it when it happens and I don’t want to be scared anymore.

"I don’t want to feel that I can’t be myself because I’m worried about what somebody might be saying about me.”

Fans immediately took to their social media accounts to praise George for the video, and many celebs have also congratulated him on taking such a brave step - including Ferne McCann, who he enjoyed a short-lived romance with after competing on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here last November.

Sharing a photo of herself and the popstar, Ferne gushed: “Feeling very proud of my lil jungle fwend today ‘happiness is letting go of what you think life is supposed to look like & celebrating it for everything that it is’ I love you bubs @georgeshelley”.

Vicky Pattison, who was also very close to the star in the jungle, soon followed suit as she wrote: “Love is love…. Let’s celebrate it, whatever form it comes in it is beautiful. @georgeshelley I applaud your strength, courage and honesty”.

We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

George’s Union J bandmate, Jaymi Hensley, also had a lot to say about his friend’s revelation - which is understandable as he came out as gay soon after the band left The X Factor back in 2012.

Taking to Twitter, Jaymi urged fans to show George the same love that he received, writing: “Obviously you support for George is very close to my heart! I couldn’t be prouder of how he has shown such strength over this recently….

"And you have never judged me because of who I choose to love so please show him the same love you showed me !…… Very proud.”

He later quipped: “What can I say must be something they put it our waters !!!”

We’re proud of you, George!