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Ian 'H' Watkins on Celebrating Inclusivity, Steps & Being Outed

The Pieces with Bimini

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 - 31 minutes

Known best for his stage name 'H', the singer and actor joins us on The Pieces this week to talk all things equality, love and his new book Pride and the Rainbow Warriors.

Ian Watkins is well known for being a member of the British pop group Steps and has recently released his new book Pride and the Rainbow Warriors. Ian's new book aims to educate the youth on the importance and history of pride in an accessible, inclusive way.

You may have also seen H appear in the musical theatre world - appearing in shows like Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Fame.

On this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and H discuss pop stardom H''s struggle with identity and sexuality in the public eye and the real impact when you're threatened to being outed by the media.

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