Why is gareth thomas called alfie

He has also become popular with his fellow celebrities in the house and was the only one spared when they decided who they would like to see face the public vote to leave on Friday night. Some of the Twitter comments praise Thomas' general joie de vivre, while some focus rather more on his physical attributes.

Love him. Thomas came out as gay in , becoming one of a just a handful of professional sportspeople to do so. Mr White said of Thomas's stay in the Big Brother house: "I think it's really positive to have gay role models in a variety of programmes and situations.

He challenges a lot of stereotypes. He's a kind, fun, gentle man who also happens to be gay. What if Thomas were to win the show? He feared, too, what would happen with his family and his fans. It was a great outlet for his anger, he says, and he loved how on the pitch he was only judged by his aptitude.

When he came out to his teammates, he recalls, he was amazed at how little it mattered. But coming out, he says, helped to change the way rugby players spoke and the slurs they used in the changing room.

Whilst he never downplays the significance of this achievement, he hopes to see a day when it is no longer an issue in the game at all.

He was also voted Stonewall Hero of the Year in Thomas has been regular speaker on the corporate circuit, addressing LGBT issues with the same vigor and enthusiasm with which he approached his playing career. In world famous shoe designer Christian Louboutin launched an 'Alfie' shoe range inspired by Gareth.

Thomas is an experienced speaker on topics such as motivation, diversity and the importance of teamwork and regularly delivers his unique story through a very moving and engaging talk to companies and organisations all over the country.

In Gareth further inspired when he announced that he is living with HIV. His revelation was welcomed as an important step in breaking down stigma and helping the world better understand the subject. To book Gareth for your event please call a Prime Performers Booking Agent on or email your enquiry to info primeperformers.

It was well received by the attendees. I introduced him and found the hour presentation and dialogue very engaging.