Olly Murs: I’m 20 per cent gay – and I’ve been banned from kissing

The singer also said he prefers being in a relationship to being single
Revelation: Olly Murs opens up about his sexuality
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Emma Powell16 March 2016
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Singer Olly Murs has said he is 20 per cent gay.

Murs, 31 – who last year split from his girlfriend of three years, Francesca Thomas – made the revelation as he discussed Sacha Baron Cohen’s claim that he is 31 per cent gay.

“I'm probably the same [as Sacha], or maybe 20 per cent,” he told The Sun.

“I've got a lot of gay friends I get on with really well. Everyone's got a bit of campness about them.”

The singer may be single, but revealed that his friends have banned him from kissing.

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“I’ve been put on a complete kissing ban by my friends," he told the publication while promoting Pringles' 25th Birthday. "I’ve learned from my mistake.

“But I’m still young enough to go out and have a good time so I’m not going to let Snapchat and all those social media things stop me.

“I don’t like being single, I prefer being in a relationship, so hopefully it won’t be for too long. I haven’t been on a date in ages though.”

Murs also gave his blessing to Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Liam Payne, who this month revealed they are dating.

“They seem really happy and in love. I’m happy for them,” he said.

“I haven’t spoken to them but look, they’re both extremely good-looking people, do you know what I mean?”

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