Olly Alexander has revealed that he 'abused his body' and partied excessively during his teens as he struggled to come to terms with his sexuality. The singer, 35, who rose to prominence as the lead vocalist of English pop band Years & Years, opened up while appearing on the latest episode of Paloma Faith's podcast, Mad Sad Bad with Paloma Faith, on Tuesday. During the candid conversation, Olly reflected on finding fame, battling denial about his sexuality, and his wild partying years in London. Listeners can listen to the full interview with Paloma Faith on Mad Sad Bad now. 'I knew it was never really going to be an option for me, but it did feel like a fork-in-the-road moment.’

Source: Daily Mail February 24, 2026 11:06 UTC