Danyl Johnson, X-Factor's Overnight Star, Says He's Bisexual
Danyl Johnson, a teacher from Reading, UK, gave what Simon Cowell called, "singlehandedly, the best first audition I have heard" on Britain's X-Factor talent show over the weekend. In the subsequent clamor from the press, Johnson talked to the UK Mirror, and told the tabloid he's bisexual.
The Mirror reports: "The 27-year-old dance and drama teacher gave the two girl judges a cheeky wink during his mind-blowing performance in last night’s live show. But he said he’s a 'free spirit' who dates women AND men, admitting that he thinks all the judges are good-looking...even Louis Walsh. He said: 'I don’t like to conform or be put into one box or another and if I’m honest all the judges are good-looking. If I like someone’s personality it doesn’t really matter what they look like or what sex they are.'"
Watch Danyl's audition, AFTER THE JUMP...
Hey Andy -- thanks for taking my tip on this story! Yeah, this guy is amazing.
Posted by: michael | Aug 24, 2009 8:41:38 AM
Stop the presses! Flaming gay man comes out as bi!
Posted by: Greg | Aug 24, 2009 8:42:38 AM
the guy has self-confidence, presence, and talent. it doesn't hurt that he's adorable and has beautiful, big eyes. i enjoyed this performance. it made me smile. thanx.
Posted by: nic | Aug 24, 2009 9:19:58 AM
The guy is adorable and I wish him all the success in the world, but that was nothing special at all. And I think everyone will find that out when they see him perform something else.
Posted by: Billy | Aug 24, 2009 9:43:16 AM
He is quite beautiful and for an AUDITION it was pretty damn good. Hopefully he will get stronger as he goes.
Posted by: Q | Aug 24, 2009 12:25:49 PM
He's cute! Good luck to him.
Posted by: KFLO | Aug 24, 2009 12:27:50 PM
Louis Walsh attractive? Clearly it's all lies!
Posted by: namesRhard | Aug 24, 2009 12:53:10 PM
Absolutely adorable. I was giggling with joy just watching him perform. A delight!
Posted by: Jake | Aug 24, 2009 2:30:35 PM
I just want to tell you guys something: in case you didn't know, The X Factor is NOT, I repeat, NOT the British version of American Idol. The British version of Idol (Pop Idol, the originator of all the Idol series) was canceled following its second season in 2003. Simon Cowell wanted more autonomy over the winner, so he created the X Factor instead, which is like Idol but allows for soloists, duos, and groups. Don't confuse the two formats, okay? Thanks, kids.
Posted by: Alex Sarmiento | Aug 24, 2009 4:02:28 PM
Will he be going back into the classroom??
Posted by: Seb | Aug 24, 2009 4:10:45 PM
I've actually seen him sing at the karaoke night he hosts, only a couple of months ago, and have seen him about since.
If people are wondering why he felt the need to "sell" his story, well he's made no secret about being gay (the bi thing is clearly just to ease people into the idea - PR damamge limitation of sorts) so he might as well be the one to say it and make some money from it.
Good luck to him.
Posted by: John | Aug 24, 2009 5:00:36 PM
Oh Wow! Wow! Wow! Where did he get that amazing voice! My goodness! That's a clear "5 golden ring"!
Posted by: Boat Engine Heater | Aug 24, 2009 11:24:13 PM
Amazing, what a voice and such an entertainer ! Anyone who can sign Joe Cocker like that is heading to stardom.
Posted by: Terri | Aug 25, 2009 9:46:09 PM
beautiful person
Posted by: jameski | Aug 26, 2009 10:29:03 AM
Best reality show singer I've EVER heard. Bummer that he's gay, not because I don't like gay people, but he's FRIGGIN HOT!! :)
Posted by: ava | Sep 8, 2009 5:13:06 PM
what was danny on about was he a woman?? oh my god he is sexy if he was
Posted by: steven | Oct 10, 2009 5:02:05 PM
i think danni was wrong for saying what she did on the show 2nite, and i dont think danyl has nothing to be ashamed for! its about singing not what sexuality u are.. so dani keep ur comments to yourself!!
Posted by: Nikki x | Oct 10, 2009 5:04:47 PM
who cares what he goes for? & what he says is right, doesnt matter so long as you like the person!
danni minogue had NO right what so EVER in bringing up his sexuality in his performance tonight,
Posted by: Jackie | Oct 10, 2009 5:05:07 PM
What was she on about anyway? Was he Woman>Man, or is he going to become a woman?!
Posted by: Paul O'Neill | Oct 10, 2009 5:12:11 PM
Danny sould keep her big mouth shut and leave the poor lad alone!
This lad can sing (un-like here!) she's only where she is because of her sister, so has no right to knock him.
Posted by: Mark | Oct 10, 2009 5:25:28 PM
I'm quite disappointed with the minogue woman... hello!? 21st century? we are, or should be, waaay past what sexuality singers are... to be honest i've lost my respect for her judgement, i thought she was more educated than that (and I don't just mean in manners) he did fantastic with a very difficult song which i bet he hated (hence the detail at the end throwing the mic stand)
ps: cocky?! i thought this was x factor!
Posted by: Maria | Oct 10, 2009 5:50:21 PM
danny is such a cow she has no right.
to danny: Sexuality has nothing to do with singing or proforming leve him alone and go and get a few singing lessons
Posted by: stepz | Oct 10, 2009 6:18:14 PM
He's gorgeous and talented.. but I'm so sick of young gay men using the current "acceptability" of bisexuality to keep one foot in the closet. I haven't met a single young man in the past five years who's said he's gay.. it's sad to think how past generations fought for equality and now this generation who have it handed to them on plate are so lilly livered and ungrateful.
DANYL... YOU ARE GAY!!! Get over it already.
Posted by: Bob Down | Oct 10, 2009 7:34:31 PM
Who really cares about someone's sexuality these days. I've always found people who criticise someone for that a bit odd.
That said Dannii Minogues comments are a disgrace, and considering she has built her career around support from the gay community, well she should be ashamed of such cheap tactics. And then she should be sacked. And deported.
Posted by: Rob | Oct 11, 2009 4:32:59 AM
Loved the performance at the live show. That is what is called "making a song your own." I don't think the throwing the mic stand was done in disgust of the song or as a show of cockiness... the song is about determination. Throwing the mic stand showed just how determined the character in the song is, as well as how determined Danyl is.
And Dannii was completely out of line in making those comments. It totally took away from the performance (i.e. people are talking more about what she said than how GREAT the performance was, and it WAS great), and I think she should make a public apology.
Posted by: DAVID | Oct 11, 2009 5:01:46 AM