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It was love at first MasterChef promo last year when past contestant Conor Curran aka "Creamy" stood out to me as someone I really wanted to get to know. I loved his fun approach to cooking (which he lovingly described as "con-fusion" ) and unapologetic enthusiasm for life and being completely himself. From afar Conor looked fun, huggable and the kind of person I wanted to grab a cocktail and laugh out loud with. After spending a little more one on one time upclose, Conor revealed more about himself than I was expecting. Yes he is the fun, flamboyant, Greek gay guy that everyone wants to be friends with, but that wasn't always the case.
Tragically, there was a stage in Conor's adolescence when ending his life seemed like a more appealing option than living. I was taken aback and so sad that this incredible person had once faced inner-demons that made being in his own skin so difficult. Homophobia as well as internalised homophobia and the bullying he faced at his Greek school played a major role in the deep depression that set in at the time, which took him a long time to overcome.
Things started clicking into place for Conor when he started working in hospitality when he finished school largely as every kind of person was accepted in hospo. This is a fabulously honest and open chat about life, the highs and lows, and I really hope that you feel inspired to be and back yourself after listening to the incredible Conor "Creamy" Curran.
Excitingly Creamy and I will be starting a new Instagram Live MasterChef Recap series each week during this season of MasterChef Australia. Make sure you are following us over on Insta if you would like to connect with us for our take on what's hot and what's cold in the MasterChef kitchen!
Connect with Conor over on Insta: www.instagram.com/creamy_confusion
Connect with Dani over on Insta: www.instagram.com/danivenn
Connect with Falling With You Podcast www.instagram.com/fallingforyou_podcast
If this episode has bought up any issues for you, please contact Lifeline: 13 11 14
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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By Dani VennIt was love at first MasterChef promo last year when past contestant Conor Curran aka "Creamy" stood out to me as someone I really wanted to get to know. I loved his fun approach to cooking (which he lovingly described as "con-fusion" ) and unapologetic enthusiasm for life and being completely himself. From afar Conor looked fun, huggable and the kind of person I wanted to grab a cocktail and laugh out loud with. After spending a little more one on one time upclose, Conor revealed more about himself than I was expecting. Yes he is the fun, flamboyant, Greek gay guy that everyone wants to be friends with, but that wasn't always the case.
Tragically, there was a stage in Conor's adolescence when ending his life seemed like a more appealing option than living. I was taken aback and so sad that this incredible person had once faced inner-demons that made being in his own skin so difficult. Homophobia as well as internalised homophobia and the bullying he faced at his Greek school played a major role in the deep depression that set in at the time, which took him a long time to overcome.
Things started clicking into place for Conor when he started working in hospitality when he finished school largely as every kind of person was accepted in hospo. This is a fabulously honest and open chat about life, the highs and lows, and I really hope that you feel inspired to be and back yourself after listening to the incredible Conor "Creamy" Curran.
Excitingly Creamy and I will be starting a new Instagram Live MasterChef Recap series each week during this season of MasterChef Australia. Make sure you are following us over on Insta if you would like to connect with us for our take on what's hot and what's cold in the MasterChef kitchen!
Connect with Conor over on Insta: www.instagram.com/creamy_confusion
Connect with Dani over on Insta: www.instagram.com/danivenn
Connect with Falling With You Podcast www.instagram.com/fallingforyou_podcast
If this episode has bought up any issues for you, please contact Lifeline: 13 11 14
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.