Lars Fellows on his fascinating football journey as a trans man, ‘I Kissed a Boy’, and the need for queer clubs

About this episode

Lars Fellows shares his journey as a trans man in football and discusses the importance of LGBTQ-inclusive clubs.

‘Footballer’ - that’s what is written in Lars Fellows’ Instagram bio, along with Pride flags and a kiss emoji for the TV show that’s changed his life. Lars is our guest on a special episode of the FvH Podcast. The first-ever trans contestant on the BBC’s ‘I Kissed a Boy’ shares his football story in the media for the first time, and it’s an enthralling tale. As an Under-18, he played at a high level with a professional club set-up and could have pursued a career overseas. But there was a decision to make, one that took him out of football for a long time. Eventually, he'd rediscover his passion for playing with an LGBTQ-inclusive club, one that has become very close to his heart. Speaking to Jon Holmes from FvH / Sports Media LGBT+, Lars also looks back on a summer that's made him a famous name in queer households and has brought him some amazing opportunities, such as at Pride in London. He talks about his passion for the club he’s supported since childhood, and why he’s excited to be a part of Football Pride, the big FvH summer get-together event happening at The Y Theatre in Leicester on Friday 29 August 2025 (10am to 5pm). You could be there too! Read more info and grab a…

People in this episode

Host: Jon Holmes

Guest: Lars Fellows

Topics covered

• transgender representation
• football
• LGBTQ+ inclusion
• queer clubs

Keywords

• I Kissed a Boy
• Football Pride
• Pride in London

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: I Kissed a Boy

Places: London, Leicester

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