The Australian singer told BBC's “The One Show” on Thursday that she “identifies as queer.”
Dannii Minogue has walked back a statement she made saying she identifies as “queer.”
In an emotional interview on BBC's The One Show on Thursday night, all the things i have to do The singer seems to have come out
The 52-year-old took part in a promotion for the BBC Three reality dating show I kissed a girl, She plays the role of matchmaker.
Minogue previously hosted a similar version of the show called i kissed a boytells the story of a group of 10 single men looking for love somewhere sunny.
This ten-episode series pairs boys after, you guessed it, a kiss, as couples are formed based on what each is looking for in a potential partner.
After an initial kiss, the new couple embarks on a romantic journey that tests their true chemistry.
At the beginning of her appearance last night a show“I identify as queer in a weird way,” Minogue said.
However, in an Instagram post shared yesterday, Minogue clarified that she is straight but also staunchly supportive and identifies with the queer community.
The post was accompanied by a video of the 52-year-old at a screening of the movie. i kissed a girl .
Minogue wrote in the caption: “I’ve been lucky enough to know and work with the queer community most of my life and I can’t wait for Sunday night.
“Just to clarify, I'm not breaking down and I'm not declaring that I'm lesbian or queer, I'm straight and in a long-term heterosexual relationship,” she added.
“This is the first season of I Kissed a Girl and let’s not let this distract from a series that is incredibly important for the representation of lesbian, bisexual and queer women on television. ”
Minogue's fans came out to support her in the comments section of the post.
One wrote: “Danny, you don't need to explain yourself to anyone – everyone who knows you knows you have been a staunch ally from day one. You would never say that for clickbait Any words.”
Another commented: “Well said Dany. You don't need to explain yourself, you have been allies for decades and when you express yourself you are not expected to justify your intentions or clarify what you mean but you still Try to do this with grace and respect. We love you and can’t wait for Sunday.”
new series i kissed a girl It premieres tonight on BBC Three at 9pm.
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