Ian H Watkins — Photos

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November 27, 2013 8:12AM EST

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Ian H Watkins

Ian H Watkins — Welsh singer and actor, Ian H Watkins, is a poster boy for quality musical theater. Born in 1976, Watkins launched his career in 1997 when he became a member of the British pop singing group, Steps, who achieved numerous top-charted singles and albums across the UK and Europe. When Steps split in 2001, Watkins and former singing partner, Clair Richards, formed a duet H & Claire, which was a success.

Ian’s musical theater career skyrocketed in the 2000’s, and he performed in famous plays including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cinderella and Fame. He also did diverse work for the BBC on television, which expanded his opportunities to showcase his talent even further. In 2007, Watkins publicly came out as gay, and eventually became a proud father of two in 2016. In this photo, Watkins made an appearance for the Chess press night in London in 2018, and continues to make red carpet appearances often. Click through this gallery for pics of this Welsh star!

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Smashing A Steps Concert

Smashing A Steps Concert — Ian H Watkins absolutely smashed it in a Steps concert, after the group did a reunion tour in 2018. He wore a bright pink vest paired with white ripped jeans for their concert at the Parc Y Scarlets, in Llanelli, Wales.

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Featured On A British TV Show

Featured On A British TV Show — Watkins talked all things Steps, along with his life in fatherhood and more on the ‘Lorraine’ TV show, in London in 2018. He wore a casual white jacket, black collared shirt and cool specs for his guest appearance.

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At The ‘Dancing On Ice’ Photocall

At The ‘Dancing On Ice’ Photocall — Ian was a contestant on season 12 of Dancing On Ice in 2020, and was eliminated in the 5th round of competition. He was a fierce competitor on the show, and he and his partner, Matt Evers, gained a lot of support from UK fans.

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Giving The Scoop On ‘Lorraine’

Giving The Scoop On ‘Lorraine’ — Watkins got cozy on the couch during the Lorraine TV show, in London in February 2020. He was a guest on the talk show to discuss his musical career, and his life as a new dad.

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Cheesin’ With His ‘Dancing On Ice’ Partner

Cheesin’ With His ‘Dancing On Ice’ Partner — Ian and his fabulous Dancing On Ice partner, Matt Evers, smile for a pic at the
Lorraine TV show in London, in February 2020. While mastering ice dancing is definitely no easy task, Evers was a dream of a mentor to Watkins during his time on the show.

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Soaring On The Ice

Soaring On The Ice — Ian H Watkins flew on the ice during a performance with his partner, Matt Evers, as they competed on the 12th season of Dancing On Ice in 2020. Watkins was a proud contestant on the show, and fans all over fell in love with his personality and talent.

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