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Carlos Gu "I know how much I connect with my own heart"

A Gay Old Time

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 - 54 minutes

Nigel's guest today is Carlos Gu. Strictly champion Carlos has dazzled professionally on the dancefloor for many years and has been part of the iconic Strictly Come Dancing family since 2022. He became the first openly gay and the first Asian dancer to win the show. Originally from China where he grew up hiding his sexuality, he moved to the UK to be free, authentic and to express his real self in a way that he couldn’t do back in China. He also taught himself English by watching Downton Abbey and is obsessed with the royal family.This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.