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Diana King applauds Dalton Harris for ‘coming out’
2018 X Factor winner Dalton Harris
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October 17, 2020

Diana King applauds Dalton Harris for ‘coming out’

In the midst

of all the criticism that Dalton Harris has received for ‘coming out’, lesbian Jamaica-born

singer Diana King has offered her support.

Harris made a bold statement on Friday. In addition to posting a picture of the pansexual pride flag on Twitter, he also answered some questions about his sexuality on Instagram.

“To the boys

with fragile egos, I am a TOP to you and your girlfriend. Or non-binary

partner,†he said in the post.

In the LGBTQ community, a ‘top’ is referred to as a person who penetrates or plays a dominant role in the relationship.

While he did

receive some bashing and bullying for his stance, some support came from King,

who revealed that she was a lesbian in 2012, eventually marrying her female partner,

Mijanne Webster, in 2018

“Man! I’m so

proud of u @daltonharris,†she said in a Twitter post on Friday.

“I can more

than imagine how this feels & trust! there r few things more worth it than

the courage to be authentic & standing in your truth in the belly of

negativity. Yu lighta now. I wish u all the very best star Ÿ’« gwaan shine! MI DE YA Ÿ™Ÿ¾Ÿ’›â€

Harris responded to the post, saying: “Thank you for your music, work and

support as well.â€

The declaration by Harris came the day after he revealed that he considered suicide on Wednesday. Openly speaking about his mental health struggles, the United Kingdom-based singer pledged that he will no longer try to run away from his pain.

Diana King

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