After years of deflecting rumors that he may be a friend of Dorothy, Lance Bass clicks his heels and confirms that he is. Lance revealed all to People magazine:
"I knew that I was in this popular band and I had four other guys' careers in my hand, and I knew that if I ever acted on it or even said (that I was gay), it would overpower everything," says Bass, referring to bandmates Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, JC Chasez and Justin Timberlake."I didn't know: Could that be the end of 'N Sync? So I had that weight on me of like, 'Wow, if I ever let anyone know, it's bad.' So I just never did," he says speaking about his sexual orientation for the first time with PEOPLE.
"He took years to really think about how he was going to tell everyone," says his close buddy Fatone, 29, who was the first 'N Sync bandmate to find out Bass is gay. "I back him up 100 percent." Adds Bass's longtime pal, actress Christina Applegate: "I've always accepted him as who he is. It's about his own serenity at this point."
"The thing is, I'm not ashamed - that's the one thing I want to say," he explains of his decision to come out. "I don't think it's wrong, I'm not devastated going through this. I'm more liberated and happy than I've been my whole life. I'm just happy."
As for why he's talking about this now Bass says, "The main reason I wanted to speak my mind was that (the rumors) really were starting to affect my daily life. Now it feels like it's on my terms. I'm at peace with my family, my friends, myself and God so there's really nothing else that I worry about."
Oh, he brings God into it. Okay. He does also go on to reveal that he is dating Amazing Race winner Reichen Lehmkuhl, and the relationship is very stable. Good luck with that one.
Lance Bass: I'm Gay [People]
Written by Eva Boyd
Kelsey says:
Well damn...he was my favourite...that's unfortunate. You knew that ONE of the guys from Nsync or BSB HAD to be flaming..
Sarah-Jean
Oh - my - God !!!
Well, you learn something new everyday...
Tonya says:
That is so NOT a shocker. It is about time he decided to come out of the closet.
ChristopherM
See, this is what happens when you play poker at Kathy Griffin's house.
teflon says:
no kidding he's gay? wow, it's like finding out Paris has a mangled roast beef vag. it's been known. but good to know he's OUT and PROUD ;)
KittyLiterati
Now we wait for the set--I call the Fat One next.
ifyousayso says:
what a newsflash! hang on a sec...i need to wipe some of my oozing sarcasm off my keyboard.
i just don't see how this constitutes the COVER of people magazine. i mean, i'm glad he's comfortable enough to come out after so much speculation and gossip...wait, what am i saying? a "shocking" revelation (eating disorders, molestation, etc) is what it takes to get a cover these days. what will people do when tom finally comes out...sponsor a parade?
2 Old 4 This says:
Kelsey - I dont' get it. Why is this unfortunate?
Did you think you were gonna hook up w/him?
Kelsey says:
Yes because I am that dillusional...
no, it just makes it hard to dream lol....and it makes me sad that all those years spent as a teenybopper were a waste...well..they were anyways, but it's like rubbing salt in the wound
Ashley says:
Reichen is way too hot for Lance.
Brittany says:
i wonder how danielle fishel (aka topanga) feels about all this? nothing worse than finding out an ex is gay! lol
Chloe-Lynn
I was always given the impression that he was the "man-whore" of the group? Why do I remember thinking that? I'm sort of shocked.
al rarow
Christ.
Next think you know, you'll be saying that Ryan Reynolds is using Alanis Morrissette as a beard!
http://obviousday.ytmnd.com/
Liz Fischer says:
what is wrong with all of you posting rude things sarcastic things etc.would you want people acting like this if you admitted that you were gay or a lesbian no i dont think so give him sum support dont give him a pit of sinking sand and yeah im talking to all those who made those comments lik "oh i knew he was" or "oh gee what a suprise" he's still a good person and him being gay doesnt change him so stop acting like he has a disease...he's..human. im not saying pity him im saying dont be rude jus treat him lik you treat your friends!