Ashley James reflects on sexuality journey as she recalls using Bebo to chat with girls
Ashley James has reflected on how far LGBTQ+ visibility has come as she admits she had nobody to talk to when she questioned her own sexuality. The DJ and presenter recently performed at Metro’s 50 Years of Pride party in Soho, describing it as ‘so fun’ as well as ‘so important. ’Now, speaking to Metro.
co. uk, the former reality star has reflected on how things have changed since she was a teenager – both good and bad. ‘It’s important for me to support Pride, especially at the moment with what we’re seeing, the constant attack and vitriol aimed against the trans community,’ she said. ‘I wish when I was a teenager that there’d been some more discussion and visibility and pride. ’She explained: ‘I grew up in the Lake District.
When I questioned my sexuality I didn’t know anyone or anything. ‘I used Bebo to speak to other girls! So it [the Metro Pride party] was so nice and inspiring. ’She went on: ‘I thought [Metro.
co. uk’s Executive Editor, Richard Hartley-Parkinson, who candidly talked about his own experiences during our Pride event] spoke so well and with so much emotion about his own journey. ‘I just think it’s nice to see how much joy it brings but also how important it still is. ’Years later, with a strong career in TV and music and with a one-year-old son, Ashley is still an avid user of social media.
