Welsh singer and artist Ian ‘H’ Watkins has opened up about being bullied during his time at school — but shared how ‘safety’ came from one of his old school teachers. The Steps star, 48, revealed all during a recent segment for BBC ’s The One Show, which he shared to Instagram on Tuesday, June 11. During the segment Ian described how his time at secondary school was “difficult”, plagued with bullying because he was gay.
He explained how, in order to avoid this, he would spend his time in the art room at Treorchy Comprehensive School. Returning to the same room in 2024, Ian reunited with his old art teacher Adrian Owen, who has since retired. After being asked how he felt to return to the school, Owen said: “It's fantastic to be back, but it's terribly sad as well.
I missed all this stuff.” READ MORE: BBC reveals first look at Sherwood series two as Mr Bates vs Post Office star joins cast READ MORE: Owain Wyn Evans looks unrecognisable as he shares 'wannabe emo' throwback pic Ian then asked his former teacher whether he was “surprised” that he’d returned to Wales because of art. He replied: “I think if you're born here, it's in your blood, it's in your soul.
Even landscapes, the essence of atmosphere you get is definitely from this place.” In a separate interview, Owen added: “Ian was a fantastic pupil. He was creative, he was adventurous with his stuff, and he was great to teach.
” In an emotional revelation, Ian told Mr Owen: “In school, t.
