'But it still felt like it wasn't the real world and then sitting here now, it feels like the real world and it's really hard because I've been having interviews for absolutely years, but this is such a big step for me to be open and honest about the true me, that it's still a bit scary.' Dame Kelly - whose new documentary Being Me airs on ITV on Sunday - began by saying she feels a 'mixture of relief and apprehension' on coming out.She told hosts Phillip and Holly Willoughby that after reaching her lowest point at the end of 2020, she knew she had to be honest with herself and others.When asked if she had 'someone special' in her life, Dame Kelly nodded - however she had already confirmed this over the weekend.Filling Phillip with tears, she detailed her negative experiences in the army, where it was illegal for LGBTQ + people to serve until 2000.The athlete, 52, admitted she 'doesn't feel she had ever been happy' but is now able to live her life authentically after years of hiding her sexuality in fear.
'I've never been happy, but now I am': Dame Kelly Holmes, 52, breaks down crying in emotional This Morning interview after coming out as gay.
