'De-gayed for TV for 26 years': Gardening Australia star is proud to be out (opens original article in a new tab)

Gardening Australia presenter Jerry Coleby-Williams, who concealed his sexuality on screen for 26 years, came out publicly in 2023 after facing institutional pressure to remain closeted.

• Jerry Coleby-Williams, a long-time presenter on Gardening Australia, hid his sexuality on screen for 26 years due to institutional pressure.
• He came out publicly in 2023 after 26 years of concealing his identity as an out gay man on television.
• Jerry faced discrimination and restrictions on visible LGBTQ+ symbols during his career in the media.