Will Young was 'terrified' of being gay

Pop Idol winner Will Young was "terrified" of being gay.

The 32-year-old singer - who revealed he is homosexual soon after winning the TV talent show in 2002 - admits he wasn't a very "sexual" person until he reached his late 20s, but is now much more comfortable with his erotic side.

He said: "I was terrified of being gay so I didn't really feel sexual until I was about 26.

"I wasn't really having sex, so I was quite inhibited. I feel like I've reached a place that I'm happy with, worked out things I will never do. It's taken me years to work that out."

The 'Changes' hitmaker now has the courage to change things in his life that no longer interest him.

He added to Attitude magazine: "They say your early 30s are the last chance you have to make a big change in your life. I look at some things now and think, 'No thanks, not interested any more.' "

Will insisted he has no problems with getting older and feels he has become a more "responsible" person.

He added: "I love getting older. These days I look after myself more and don't drink as much, try not to smoke as much. I'm more responsible towards anyone in business or friendships. I think that shift is quite a pleasant