Daniel Johns: Everything From His Girlfriend To Illness And Anorexia Update

Former Silverchair singer Daniel Johns is not gay and was previously married to singer-model Natalie Imbruglia. Who is his current girlfriend?

Daniel Johns is a singer and songwriter based in Newcastle, Australia. Fans best remember as the frontman and lyricist of the rock band Silverchair.

Johns was only 15 when he found fame through Silverchair. The band won a singing competition with the demo of their song Tomorrow, which remained in number 1 position for six weeks.

Silverchair’s top albums include Frogstomp, Freak Show, and Neon Ballroom.

The band took a hiatus in 2002 post the release of their album Diorama. They reunited three years later and released a new album titled Young Modern.

The band disbanded indefinitely in May 2011. Johns has worked on several other projects with various partners besides Silverchair.

Some of his solo songs are Cool On Fire, Going On 16, Modern Conversation, and more.

Is Daniel Johns Gay?

No, Daniel Johns is not gay.

He has denied the rumors many times, as per an article by The Austin Chronicle. It’s uncertain how the rumors started in the first place, but the singer is certainly not gay.

he has been married to a woman previously and was also in the news for his relationships with his past girlfriends.

Most recently, he was in the news for his possible wedding with his girlfriend Michelle Leslie.

Daniel Johns Girlfriend 2021- Past Relationship Explained

According to Daily Mail, Daniel Johns and his girlfriend Michelle Leslie are engaged and the wedding bells aren’t far away.

Michelle was seen wearing a sparkling diamond ring on her ring finger while attending St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival in 2019. The couple met in 2016 through a mutual friend and made their relationship public in 2017.

The couple has not tied the knot yet but the wedding date may not be too far in the future.

The Modern Conversation singer was previously in a relationship with Australian model Louise Van der Vorst. They began dating in 2008 and moved to New York for Van der Vorst’s career in 2009.

The couple lived together in Newcastle in 2011 but separated by 2012. Johns also dated fashion designer Estelita Huijer in early 2013.

Who Is His Ex Wife Natalie Imbruglia?

Daniel Johns met his ex-wife Natalie Imbruglia in 1999. Ms. Imburglia is an actress, singer, and model known for playing Beth Brennan in the soap opera Neighbors.

The couple first met backstage at a Silverchair concert in London. Their relationship began after they met for the second time at the ARIA awards after-party.

The couple engaged in an on-and-off relationship for years before announcing their engagement in 2002. They tied the knot on New Year’s Eve the following year.

The pair, however, stayed in a long-distance relationship even after marriage for their respective careers. Imbruglia was based in London and Johns was based in Newcastle.

The distance strained their relationship over time and they grew apart. The pair divorced in 2008.

Illness Update: Daniel Johns Suffered From Anorexia

Daniel Johns experienced depression and developed anorexia nervosa in his late teens, reported Sydney Morning Herald.

The much-loved rock’n’roller admitted the eating disorder nearly killed him who weighed less than 50 Kgs at his thinnest.

At one point, Johns had even considered suicide. He did not go to restaurants because of his paranoia that every chef wanted to poison him.

The 42-year-old thought of food as his enemy and just hated its smell and look. However, the singer pulled through after the doctors told him he was dying and is in good health and shape currently.