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31/05/2019
The singer reached the finals of the singing competition as part of duo Bratavio in the 2016 series, and is now speaking out about her sexuality.
Octavia plans to make the transition privately due to long waiting lists on the NHS. "I could've gone through the NHS but there was a 24 to 36 month waiting list," she told The Sun.
"This shows just how serious I am. I've worked really hard and saved up to fund this. I"m using my own money."
Some Gender Identity Clinics in England are reported to have a waiting list of up to three years for an appointment.
Octavia also told of her struggle after leaving the 'X Factor', saying she battled with depression before coming to terms with her gender identity.
"I thought to myself- 'If I can't be true to my gender identity then I don't want to be alive,'" she said.
"Many nights I would cry myself to sleep, my pillow would be soaked with tears. I knew something was different in terms of my gender identity when I was younger I was mimicking the girls dancing in the opening scenes of the Bond films – I'd wrap material around my waist like a dress and walk down the stairs like I was Miss World."
The singer now hopes to use her platform to help others in the trans community.
(JG/CM)
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X Factor's Octavia Donato Columbro Addresses Sexuality
Former 'X Factor' contestant Octavia Donato Columbro has came out as transgender.The singer reached the finals of the singing competition as part of duo Bratavio in the 2016 series, and is now speaking out about her sexuality.
Octavia plans to make the transition privately due to long waiting lists on the NHS. "I could've gone through the NHS but there was a 24 to 36 month waiting list," she told The Sun.
"This shows just how serious I am. I've worked really hard and saved up to fund this. I"m using my own money."
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Some Gender Identity Clinics in England are reported to have a waiting list of up to three years for an appointment.
Octavia also told of her struggle after leaving the 'X Factor', saying she battled with depression before coming to terms with her gender identity.
"I thought to myself- 'If I can't be true to my gender identity then I don't want to be alive,'" she said.
"Many nights I would cry myself to sleep, my pillow would be soaked with tears. I knew something was different in terms of my gender identity when I was younger I was mimicking the girls dancing in the opening scenes of the Bond films – I'd wrap material around my waist like a dress and walk down the stairs like I was Miss World."
The singer now hopes to use her platform to help others in the trans community.
(JG/CM)
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