Geordie Shore's Grant Coulson has said male fans are 'reaching out for advice' as he opened up about the positive reaction he's received since finding love with boyfriend Scott.
The reality star, 31, who had a fling with Chloe Ferry, first appeared on the hit MTV reality show in 2014, before returning in 2018 and bed over 30 ladies on TV.
Speaking to he said: 'A lot of lads in the same position have been reaching out for advice, they've said it's inspiring the general reaction has been very positive'.
He believes sharing his sexuality has helped 'break the stigma' with people telling him 'You don't look gay'.
With Grant telling the publication: 'What does gay look like?
I'm just me I don't have to act or behave a certain way to fit a certain label.'
Inspiration: Geordie Shore's Grant Coulson (L) has said male fans are 'reaching out for advice' a she opened up about the positive reaction after he revealed to finding love with boyfriend Scott (R)
Throwback: The reality star, 31, who had a fling with Chloe Ferry, first appeared on the hit MTV reality show in 2014, before returning in 2018 (pictured on the show)
Adding: 'A lot of lads find it hard due to the stigma but I hope my story has helped inspire others who are feeling the same way.'
After coming out as gay and meeting partner Scott, who he said he wants to marry, Grant described himself as 'finally happy.'
He told : 'I think now I just feel more comfortable with who I am.
For years I hid the real me and now I am finally happy, I feel like everyone needs to know the real me. I feel like I have been hiding myself for https://dogscaresheet.blogspot.com/ such a long period of time, it just a bit of a weight lifted off my shoulders.
'I think I have known for years but more people are more open to it now.
It's not the 1800s, no one's really bothered anymore.'
Grant explained why he was scared to come out while on Geordie Shore: 'When I was doing TV shows I didn't want anyone to know back then because I feel like it would have ruined the opportunity.'
The star credits finding Scott for helping him come out, saying: 'I 100% I wouldn't be talking about it, it's only because I have found someone I am comfortable with, who is exactly the same as me.
He just brings out the best in me and I bring out the best in him.'
Grant revealed he now lives with Scott and they have a dog together called Hugo, He also said 'marriage is on the cards'.
Back in November, the former call centre worker boasted how he claimed £6,000 in taxpayer cash and £1,500 in Covid grants in order to pay for another round of cosmetic surgery in Turkey.
Coming out: He said that sharing his sexuality has helped 'break the stigma' with people telling him 'You don't look gay'
Couple: After coming out as gay and meeting partner Scott, who he said he wants to marry, Grant described himself as 'finally happy'
Grant, who alleged he was forced to quit his job after being recognised by too many of the phone-ins, has previously forked out on a teeth transformation as well as a hair transplant.
He contributed towards the £15,000 trip abroad with funds received from his profile on adult content site, OnlyFans.