A BREAKFAST radio presenter fought back tears as he revealed the abusive relationship with his violent ex.
James Barr co-hosts the Breakfast Show on Hits Radio, alongside and Will Best.
The presenter and comedian has discussed previously being in an abusive relationship.
He opened up while appearing as a guest on ‘s BBC Radio 2 show.
James shared: “There were times where he would put his hands around my throat, if I made a snarky comment about something stupid.
“Or, there were times where we would get into political conversations that would trigger him. That would make him angry.
“There was a time where I was hit so hard, I was pushed at the top of the stairs.
“Luckily, I managed to hold a banister. But, there’s a lot of different occasions like that.”;
He continued: “At first, you just ignore these.
“You just think, ‘Well, this isn’t abuse. This is just a mistake.
“He’s just a bit upset. He’s just a bit angry, I get it.
“And it’s not really about me and he didn’t mean to.
“Actually, this can’t possibly be domestic abuse. Because, well, I’m a man and it “doesn’t happen to men”;‘.
“I’m a gay man and I’ve never heard of it happening to a gay man before.
“And genuinely Jeremy, this will surprise you. I thought I was too sexy and funny on the receiving end of [domestic abuse].”;
Writing online, one fan penned: “I listened to this earlier whilst driving, compelling listening, what an horrendous thing to happen to you & incredibly brave to talk openly about it. Best wishes.”;
Another added:”; Really important and powerful to give the topic of LGBTQIA+ a major platform.
“You are helping people James.”;
James, Fleur and Greg Burns were announced as the new hosts of the Hit Radio Breakfast Show back in June 2019.
Earlier this year, it was announced star would be joining James and Fleur as a new co-host.
