@gareth_gates: Such an emotional interview today on @GoodMorningBritain with@Ed Balls and @Susanna Reid I was anxious as I haven’t done a Live TV interview for a while. Myself and Ed share the same affliction. We both Stammer; something we’ve struggled with our entire lives, but something we’ve both not allowed to control who we are or what we do. We could have easily let this hold us back from all we wanted to achieve, but we refused to allow it to dictate what we became. Ed told me today it was my courage to go on Pop Idol that inspired him to pursue becoming and politician and a presenter, to which he became quite emotional and teary. Ed, what you’re doing is incredible. To present a live TV show everyday in spite of having a stammer is admirable. You now inspire me! You can be whatever we want to be. You don’t have to settle for what you’re given in life. Turn your struggle into strength and use it to fuel your drive. Thanks to everyone at Good Morning Britain for having me on the show today. And thanks to my speech coach Chris Cooksey for always being there x #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #garethgates #goodmorningbritain #interview #speechimpediment