Singer tells fans he is gay

SINGER Ricky Martin has told his fans he is gay, describing himself as a “fortunate homosexual man”.

In a statement posted via Twitter in Spanish and English, Martin added: “I am very blessed to be who I am.”

Martin, 38, said he decided to reveal the truth after working on his memoirs helped him realise that he had to be true to himself and not keep any more secrets.

Martin has two sons born to a surrogate mother in 2008.