Irish singer Tommy Fleming says he is gay and has come out publicly for the first time. Multiple outlets report that Fleming frames his announcement as a long period of not being open about his sexuality, saying he had been “living a lie” and is now “living his truth.” In quotes carried by BreakingNews.ie and others, he says he is finally being honest and able to live a life that is “true and real.” The Belfast Telegraph reports the announcement is his first interview since a marriage breakdown, and also includes comments about changes following his decision to come out, including that the “last thing” he wanted was a drink. RTE News similarly reports Fleming describes his coming-out as an act of honesty and presents it as a public step he has not taken before. Across the coverage, the central points are that Fleming publicly confirms he is gay, describes his past privacy as “living a lie,” and discusses personal reasons for making the announcement now. No sources in the material provided include details on his dating history or specific timelines beyond the mention of a marriage break-up.