The Border Mail (Australia)
Singer ties knot with boyfriend
July 19, 2006

AUSTRALIAN singer Darren Hayes has married his male partner of two years in a civil service in Britain.

In a personal message posted on his official website, the former Savage Garden front man confirmed he had married his British partner Richard Cullen.

"I very rarely make comments about my private life," the singer said.

"On June 19, I married my boyfriend of two years, Richard, in a civil partnership ceremony in London. I can honestly say it was the happiest day of my life."

Hayes has been based in Britain for a number of years and earlier this month returned to Australia for a one-off concert at the Sydney Opera House, where he was seen wearing a wedding ring.

Cullen is believed to have travelled with the singer on that trip.

Hayes was previously married to university sweetheart Colby Taylor.

The couple separated in 1999 after four years of marriage and have remained close friends.

"I'm proud of who I am, and after what felt like an eternity, I'm finally in a place where my heart is secure and content," Hayes said.

"And I can finally make sense of all of the searching."

Hayes has been asked about his sexuality since splitting with his wife but has, until now, remained silent.

Hayes yesterday thanked his family, friends and fans for their support.

Savage Garden broke up in 2001.

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