Denise Welch gay rumors sparked after her sizzling appearance in a red corset for a play intensifying speculations.
Denise Welch is a well-known television personality, actress, author, and mental health advocate.
She has been in the spotlight for decades, starring in shows like Coronation Street, Waterloo Road, and Loose Women.
She has also written several books, including her memoirs The Unwelcome Visitor and Starting Over.
But what do we know about the television personality’s personal life? Is she gay or non-binary? Who is she dating? Here are some facts about Denise Welch’s sexuality and partner.
Is Denise Welch Gay Or Non-Binary? Sexuality Explored
Denise Welch has never publicly identified as gay or non-binary, but she has been a vocal supporter of the LGBTQ+ community for many years.
She has been married three times to men and has two sons, Matthew and Louis, from her second marriage to actor Tim Healy.
She also has a stepson, Lewis, from her current marriage to artist Lincoln Townley. However, Denise has been the subject of a long-running social media joke about her gender identity.
Since April 2021, some Twitter users have been posting tweets claiming that Denise Welch is a “non-binary icon” or that they are proud of her for coming out as non-binary.
There is no clear explanation for why this started or who initiated it, but it seems to be a harmless and lighthearted prank.
Denise herself addressed the rumors on her podcast Juicy Crack in April 2023.
She said that her son Matty Healy, the lead singer of The 1975, texted her one morning asking why everyone online was saying she was non-binary.
In 2022, she issued a groveling apology after she tweeted a question about why a straight woman was getting an HIV test during HIV Awareness Week.
She admitted that her tweet was “dangerous” and “ignorant” and that she had learned from her mistake.
She said she did “a deep dive on Twitter” and found out that she had been “non-binary since April 2022” according to some tweets.
Welch has also defended her late father, Vin, who used to perform as a drag queen named Raquel.
She said that he loved the gay community and that people often assumed he was gay because of his drag persona, but he was a straight-drag artist.
Denise Welch Partner: Who Is The Television Personality Dating?
Denise Welch is currently married to Lincoln Townley, a PR manager turned successful artist. They tied the knot in July 2013 in Portugal, after dating for two years.
They met at a nightclub in London in 2011, when Denise was still married to Tim Healy. She later admitted that she had an affair with Lincoln and that it was a “rock bottom moment” for her.
Denise Welch and Lincoln Townley have a 15-year age gap, but they seem very happy and supportive of each other.
Denise has credited Lincoln for being her “anchor” and helping her cope with her depression and alcoholism. Lincoln has also praised Denise for being his muse and inspiration for his art.
Denise was previously married to David Easter, an actor, from 1983 to 1988. They divorced after five years of marriage and had no children together.
She then married Tim Healy, another actor, in 1988. They had two sons together, Matthew and Louis, who are both musicians. They separated in 2012 after 24 years of marriage and divorced in 2016.
