Just weeks after being accidentally outed by a radio host, Australian Idol runner up and acclaimed songster Anthony Callea has finally fessed up to being a homo.

Callea originally refused to discuss his oft-questioned sexuality, but now he tells Australia's Herald Sun:

Yes, I am gay... I have no issue with my sexuality now, but it's taken time to become confident with who I am and happy with who I am.

I'm looking forward to living a life with no barriers and not having to worry about saying the right thing.

Like so many fagalas, Callea battled his own inner demons before coming out and confessed to years of depression at the hands of his double life. And, like other pop-stars, he feared being labeled a "gay" talent: a mark many view as a celebrity stigma. Echoing Mika's recent remarks, Callea says:

I'm not ashamed of being gay, but it's not in my nature to go out and promote it
...
I want to be known as a singer and as a performer. This shouldn't change anything. I'm happy to be judged on my music, but I don't think it's right to judge people on their sexuality or their religion or their race or anything.

To that end, Callea maintains that though he's happy with his boyfriend, Paul, he's not about to dish the dirty details.

Shame. We need more smut in our lives.

Anthony Callea gay and proud [Herald Sun]