X Factor Winner Dalton Harris Claims To Be Pansexual

Dalton Harris (Twitter @daltonharris)

JAKARTA - Dalton Harris, winner of the 15th season of The X Factor in 2018 claims to be pansexual. The Jamaican singer opened up about sexuality and mental health issues he faced in a series of tweets after he broke up with his girlfriend.

"I experienced a profound realization last night," Harris (26) wrote on Twitter, Thursday, October 15. "The only reason I didn't end my life today is because I talked to God and I decided to make the biggest change I've ever made in my life."

I had a deep realization last night. The only reason I didn't take my life today is because I spoke with GOD and I decided to make the biggest change ai will ever make in my life. I want to live my life not running away from pain inflicted on me @ or the pain I inflict on anyone.

- Dalton Harris (@daltonharris) October 15, 2020

In a later tweet, he said he had ended a relationship that had taught him "a lot".

"I want to live [life] and be honest with myself and everyone around me in my intentions," he added. "Do not hide or cover up feelings and or shortcomings. Not judging myself. Do not abuse yourself and or others. I am grateful for my family and everyone around me. "

He later tweeted a picture of a pansexual flag and lashed out at those "attacking" his sexuality.

"My privacy is my business and anyone who enters my room will get there because of my feelings about them, one of the other physical checkpoints I have to go to to get anyone to accept me. My life is mine to live."

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- Dalton Harris (@daltonharris) October 16, 2020

The singer outlined about her sexuality in an Instagram post in which she said she doesn't care about people's negative opinions.

“Privacy and honesty are different things and no one has a right on ME. I will never ask for acceptance from anyone who struggles to accept me in the slightest. It's done and done.

“For boys with fragile egos, I am TOP for you and your girlfriend. Or non-binary partners, "he added.

In a later post, Harris lashed out at people saying he was "weak as a woman".

"Women are not weak. Neither am I. I am a man. Vulnerability is a strength that many men lack," he wrote.

Writing on Twitter on Sunday (October 18th), Harris said the word "pansexual" had been searched on Google several times in Jamaica following his social media posts.

😊🧡🇯🇲. SO the term “Pansexual” was googled a record amount of times in Jamaica. Always gd to help educate & spread awareness & acceptance. I am overwhelmed by the love. For those that experience similar challenges and reached out. Hang in there. It all leads back to LOVE. pic.twitter.com/qDhKreWSZc

- Dalton Harris (@daltonharris) October 18, 2020

“I was overwhelmed by love. For those experiencing similar challenges. Hang in there. Everything leads back to love. "

To note, pansexuality means sexual attraction to any gender. Pansexuals can be attracted to cisgender, transgender, intersex, and androgynous.