James McVey speaks about his bullying experience for #Back2School

You can also follow the campaign on social media: @AntiBullyingPro & @DianaAward. This campaign is run by The Diana Award charity.

*In a survey to 9,181 young people from across the UK, The Diana Award Anti-Bullying Campaign found that 58% had been bullied

[LizCurran]

Well said James. I'm sure this will help lots of young people when they hear about your experiences. I'm still hoping for the opportunity to say this to you in person one day.

[bry]

My heart bled through this video because James you are amazing and I watched your body language the whole time and you would tense up every now and then. You did not deserve any of what you had to go through, and I know you know that now. You give me happiness and confidence everyday ❤️❤️ thank you

[gabyydiazm]

I love the fact that he uses his voice and platforms to talk about this stuff and to give people advice! He’s such a great role model💓

[andreadmello]

Couldn't watch the entire video without tearing up. I can understand what you must've gone through as I've gone through something quite similar (regarding music). I'd been horribly teased for liking Justin Bieber, even though I'm a girl. It's horrible how people feel good about themselves by tormenting another. SO glad you guys have taken the initiative to stop the bullying that goes on in schools. And also I'm so glad you didn't let it get to you and affect your music as I'm a huge fan of your band. You're really inspiring. Big ups to you and to the Anti-bullying team. X

[deveshisibal]

but the fact that i have no friends at school is more traumatizing

[boyzone]

My role models are Bradley and james. James for helping me with this one and Bradley for always making me smile no matter how I feel

[the_tide_scot]

Aw James I'm so proud of you babe! I could really relate to some things you were saying, I got bullied a lot cause of my weight and acne..and it's so hard! I am not a huge fan of school because of people judging me and talking about me behind my back..I'm not a confident person atall..yeah I've got my friends around me but I don't know sometimes it can get a bit much..And that's where The Vamps, The Tide, New Hope Club, The 1975 and just music in general help me..But one thing you've helped me do is be more open about bullying, I can talk to my teachers now and my mum is VERY supportive!!
Thankyou James for sharing this, you've probably helped a lot of people as it is..
You're Amazing!
Love You So Much!!❤️❤️
Also the #Vamily is here for ya always..💖💖

[Capnshada]

This is so sad to hear the fact that someone had threatened his life breaks my heart

[_revengeerarat]

Awww James u are amazing and just look where u are now this is why you're my idol love ya !! 😘

[madison]

His story is so sad when he talked about the kids treating him I felt so bad😕🙁🙁

[boyzone]

That is the very same for me James mcvey nd still don't have any confidence would love yours nd Brad's help with that looking forward to hearing from you 😞😟☹️🙁😢

[okanrollrap]

tell someone straight away if you are getting bullied

[fairywonie]

Haters shall back of right now ! Love you james you are an angel 😇

[gabyydiazm]

I’m so happy he didn’t give up on his music because I LOVE The Vamps❤️

[rosildamariadelirarosilira]

James adoro a maneira que vc fala 👏💖💖💖💖🌺🌿

[bngtngalaxy]

I'm so so so proud of you. I'm sure that your words will help a lot of people. You're an inspiration James McVey <3

[ellerawsthorne]

Awww James I feel sorry for you❤️you didn't deserve to get bullied because your an amazing person and very inspirational I love you so much😘💫💋 😭🎶🔐👫

[melissadcls]

two words : SO PROUD (and emojis : 😊🙊😍)

[siobhanjoy.x]

This is amazing! James you are so inspirational can't wait for the next uk tour I literally sat on the floor and cried outside the vanopilas London last year when the concert ended love you sooo much❤️❤️❤️❤️

[keisha]

James is my role model and although I graduated this year and hated school. James was a role model for me to be myself and to embrace who I am. I struggle with being myself but I’ve gone through physical, emotional and mental bullying and it ruined me but when I was in year 10 it got too much and I tried to end my life but I couldn’t. I was hurting and then I went to your band and it gave me short happiness like a distraction. And then recently after a break up and everything I became better after seeking help🙂