The Highlight Issue 13 'Spring into Summer'

LF LOCKER ROOM N o stranger to the limelight, TV personality David Potts has been on our screens since 2016, first appearing on the ITV2 hit show Ibiza Weekender . Renowned for his infectious personality, humorous nature and bold sense of style, it’s fair to say the 29-year-old shows the nation his unapologetic self – but confidence hasn’t always been a part of David’s repertoire. Ahead of Pride month, he shares how coming out to his friends and family almost 15 years ago helped him to become the person he is today... “At the time I was scared,” he admits. “But at the same time, I didn’t want to hide who I was. I needed to put it out there and tell the people who I am, what I am and what I love.” As one of three boys, including a twin brother, David grew up in a male-dominated household. “My dad was a policeman, so he was quite strict and a proper lad’s lad,” he shares. “I told my mum and brother first and asked my mum to tell my dad because I thought he’d be mad at me,” David recounts. “They were all really supportive,