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<div>Teddy Geiger is transitioning.</div>
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<div>The 29-year-old singer revealed the news on Instagram on Friday, posting a screenshot of a conversation&nbsp;with a fan who commented “Tell us, why do you look different lately?”</div>
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<div>“Okay… because u asked nicely… I am transitioning,” Geiger wrote back. “I started talking about it with a couple of my close friends and family about a month ago and it’s given me the courage to start the process. I feel like the next step is to tell all y’all. So here goes.”</div>
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<div>“Love it or hate this is who I have been for a looooong time,” Geiger continued. “I love u guys. Talk sooooon byeeee.</div>
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