I can’t tell you the amount of times I was blocked without explanation after sending a photo of my body. As I developed dark body hair, I was repeatedly told that this was not desirable on a young, slim man like me. The culture of apps such as Grindr left me craving objectification, even though I knew it was harming me.

The fetishisation of twinks leaves many gay men desperate to preserve their bodies and youth. Dale Winton wasn't perfect – but his campness helped many LGBT+ people.