Andy Bell's love price

Erasure star Andy Bell contracted HIV… to prove his love to his boyfriend.The singer has revealed how in 1990 his partner Paul contracted the disease, and eight years later he did too.But it wasn't until 2004 that he admitted it, and sparked controversy by saying "I wanted to be HIV positive. I thought HIV was a touchstone of being gay."Bell insists he wanted the life-threatening disease because it was his way of saying "I love you" to partner Paul.Despite his reasons for contracting the virus, the 'Sometimes' singer has confessed he doesn't know for sure who infected him with HIV because he and Paul have an open relationship.Bell also insists he has regrets about his bizarre decision.

He revealed: "It could have been from anybody. But if I could do it again, I would have to protect myself, I suppose.'