Tom Read Wilson Finally Tells His Story: I Couldn’t Hide Myself Anymore

Tom Read Wilson reflects on life after I’m A Celebrity and the private story behind the voice, warmth and eccentricity that made the nation fall in love with him. He opens up about growing up feeling othered, the secret that once felt like a bomb, and the anxiety that affected his relationship with food for many years. Tom also reflects on coming out, the sister who became his safe place, and why the jungle helped him lose his ego and feel truly seen. In a conversation shaped by nearly nine years of friendship, Paul and Tom look back on Celebs Go Dating, the moments that brought them close, and the bond that has quietly become one of the most important relationships in both of their lives. Funny, tender and unexpected, this is Tom Read Wilson on queerness, friendship, family, self-acceptance and learning to celebrate the parts of yourself the world once made you question. Tom Read Wilson, We Need To Talk A heads up this conversation includes discussion of mental health and eating disorders. We’ve included links to support resources below: CALM: https://linkly.link/2dx8H MIND: https://linkly.link/2dx8b Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Sign up to our newsletter https://linkly.link/2eXHX Follow Tom here: https://www.instagram.com/tomreadwilson 00:00 Intro 05:55 Tom’s Upbringing 07:25 Becoming Aware of Prejudice 08:51 Tom’s Identity in His Teens 16:18 How Tom Came Out 23:46 Tom’s Struggle With Eating 28:22 iD Mobile AD 30:43 Tom’s Career as an Actor 34:51 Tom Appearance on The Voice 40:57 Accusations About Tom’s Voice 45:51 Cast on Celebs Go Dating 53:21 Paul’s Appreciation For Tom 55:57 Tom on His Romantic Life 58:00 Tom Has Made Paul Officially ‘Naughty’ 01:01:11 Why Tom Went on I’m a Celebrity 01:17:06 Tom’s Final Bushtucker Trial 01:23:18 Surprise Letter From Campmate Ruby Wax 01:26:20 Tom’s Relationship With Paul’s Family 01:28:11 Tom’s Talent for Accents 01:37:26 Paul’s Takeaways Sponsored by: iD Mobile: Ditch the texts and ‘Make it a Call’ - your voice is more powerful than you think https://www.idmobile.co.uk/make-it-a-call?affiliate=marketing%7CYouTube_Display%7CMakeItACall_Brand&utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Display&utm_campaign=MakeItACall&utm_content=Brand