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Ricky Martin reveals more to Oprah about coming out

Ricky Martin has revealed that it is only after he became a father, that he realised he couldn’t live a lie any longer.

In an interview with Oprah, the latino heart-throb has spoken openly about the day he sent out an email confirming his homosexuality.

“When I realised I just pressed send … I was alone,” said Martin. “I was in my studio alone for a minute. My assistant walked in and I just started crying like a little baby.”

Martin, who now has 2-year-old twins born through surrogacy, also credits them for giving him the courage to come out.

“It was all too painful. But I guess the most important thing is my children. When I was holding them in my arms I was like, 'What, am I going to teach them how to lie?' .... Then, when I was holding my children I said, 'Okay, it’s time to tell the world'.”

Ricky Martin releases his autobiography ‘Me’ today.

Watch the teaser interview with the star below.