Gareth Gates Is Proud Of His Bradford Roots

The Evening Standard reports ‘Pop Idol’ runner-up Gareth Gates was on damage control following the release of his book ‘Talking Point’ where he revealed that he hides his Bradford background when meeting new people, claiming it’s easier to say he’s from London. “My roots are obviously in Bradford – always have been and always will be,” he said. “I spend as much spare time as I can back there with my friends and family and it’s home to me. When I’m asked where I live, I say London as that’s where I’m based now. But home will always be Bradford and I’m proud of that.”