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BBC star came out as gay at 21 after exposure threat


CBBC and Doctor Who star Andrew Hayden-Smith came out as gay after a publication threatened to expose his sexuality almost 20 years ago, prompting him to reveal it himself

Ant and Dec, who played fun-loving best friend duo PJ and Duncan in the original series, will serve as executive producers and creative consultants of the reboot. He now defines himself as an 'actor and voiceover artist' Ant said: "We owe such a lot to Byker Grove and the North East so we can’t wait to start working with the team to bring this iconic series back to life. "As proud Geordies, we’re looking forward to help shine a spotlight on the North East and the talent the region has to offer both in front of the camera and behind it."

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