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'My painkillers turned me gay'

11:20 - 18 Apr 2018

I never had any desires for men, I didn't look at men as if 'I really want you' before

– Scott Purdy

We've had plenty of coming out stories on This Morning over the years but there's one that has raised more than a few eyebrows. Scott Purdy says he was a ‘hot-blooded’ heterosexual who enjoyed dating women, but after being prescribed painkillers for a long-term ankle injury, he claims he lost his sexual attraction to women and has been turned gay.

His claims have left LBGT+ groups outraged, and today Scott joins us on the sofa alongside Dr Ranj, who believes Scott has always had same-sex desires.

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Ranj Singh
@DrRanj

It’s not up to any of us to judge or belittle anyone’s coming-out journey. It is different for everyone, and each p…  https://twitter.com/i/web/status/986561026219966464 …

12:04 - 18 April 2018
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