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Duncan James 'proud to be gay' as he cuddles up with hunky new Brazilian boyfriend

Duncan James has left fans in tears as he reflected on coming out, while undoubtedly making them seethe with jealousy over his hot new boyfriend.

The former Blue singer, 41, is dating Brazilian Rodrigo Reis and shared an adorable snap of the two of them cuddled up on Twitter , confirming their relationship.

He revealed that he'd long been afraid to come out of the closet but is now "happy in my skin" and "proud to be gay" after finding love with his muscular new boyfriend.

Duncan wrote: "I didn't identify as a gay man for many years because of my own issues with coming out.

Duncan James and his new boyfriend Rodrigo Reis (Twitter)
Duncan came out as gay in 2012 (S Meddle/ITV/REX)

"But finally I'm happy in my skin & this guy next 2 me makes me proud 2 be gay."

In the snap Duncan looks adoringly at Rodrigo as the shirtless hunk beams back at him.

The snap sparked dozens of messages of support from Duncan's Twitter followers.

One tweeted: "So much love and admiration for this! So glad to see and hear that you’re happy. Be happy, and be proud! #Pride."

Duncan said he's now 'proud to be gay' (Twitter)

"Beautiful pic. You look so happy & deserve to be. Love is love," another said.

A third posted: "Gorgeous photo of a gorgeous couple.. so happy for you both."

Duncan came out as gay in 2012 after previously coming out as bisexual in 2009.

He has 14-year-old daughter Tianie-Fin from a previous relationship with Claire Grainger.

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