Ricky Martin's Out

**ks777** · 03-30-2010, 03:48 AM

Originally Posted by DanRad

Don't really know the guy, but I've been hearing about the rumors for quite a while.

Yeah, I've been hearing about Anderson Cooper as well. Who's next?

Ross the intern?

**mmscfdcsu** · 03-30-2010, 03:50 AM

PML! I thought this was about some skater I never heard of. I was also a bit confused by the Plushenko's out thread.

**rjblue** · 03-30-2010, 03:57 AM

Originally Posted by Satellitegirl

I'm almost as surprised as when I heard Clay Aiken was gay.

It is interesting that they both seem to have been motivated by becoming fathers.From his website:

If someone asked me today, "Ricky, what are you afraid of?" I would answer "the blood that runs through the streets of countries at war...child slavery, terrorism...the cynicism of some people in positions of power, the misinterpretation of faith." But fear of my truth? Not at all! On the contrary, It fills me with strength and courage. This is just what I need especially now that I am the father of two beautiful boys that are so full of light and who with their outlook teach me new things every day. To keep living as I did up until today would be to indirectly diminish the glow that my kids where born with. Enough is enough. This has to change. This was not supposed to happen 5 or 10 years ago, it is supposed to happen now. Today is my day, this is my time, and this is my moment.

I couldn't care less what the sexual orientation of a celebrity is, but I'm always happy for someone if they can escape the incessant pressure from the media to get them to out themselves.

**dbell1** · 03-30-2010, 04:02 AM

Originally Posted by berthesghost

Martin or your kid?

I'd be fine with either. As long as my son loves and is loved in return - it's all I want for him.

Of course, son has no rhythm and has a thing for blonds with tudes - heaven help me as he grows older.

I now need to go download some Ricky stuff - I forgot how much I liked the old songs.

Wonder if Ricky's adopted sons dance around the living room too?

**Beefcake** · 03-30-2010, 04:04 AM

Originally Posted by mmscfdcsu

I was also a bit confused by the Plushenko's out thread.

Ew, hell no. We DO NOT (... NOT NOT NOT NOT) want him!

**Fergus** · 03-30-2010, 04:06 AM

Originally Posted by dbell1

I'd be fine with either. As long as my son loves and is loved in return - it's all I want for him.

I wish every little gay boy and girl had a mom like you.

**barbk** · 03-30-2010, 04:58 AM

I'm glad he felt comfortable enough to do it. Closets are awfully small, even in Hollywood.

**PeterG** · 03-30-2010, 06:14 AM

Originally Posted by Fergus

I see how it is, Peter G. First you go after my ice dancin' Mormon boy, now my Grammy winning superstar.

Hey...it was ME who reported on the Mormom cowboy. And I was a Ricky Martin fan before he even thought or recording in English!

**DanRad** · 03-30-2010, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by ks777

Ross the intern?

Oh gawd. He can stay in the closet for as long as wants. No pressure, Ross.

Plushenko? Really?...nah - don't believe that one. But his rival?

**IceKween** · 03-30-2010, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by essence_of_soy

I think I was more shocked when I found out Tom Zakrajsek was married...to a woman!

He is?!?! Yep, that is much more shocking to me.

I never would have imagined that one. Dayum.

**MOIJTO** · 03-30-2010, 02:38 PM

Finally!!!

**IceJunkie** · 03-30-2010, 09:03 PM

I love Ross the Intern. He is a huge figure skating fan girl, and I loved all of his Turin videos. Someone posted a video of him stalking Michelle Kwan at Worlds last year until he finally got her to do an interview with him.

**Wiery** · 03-30-2010, 10:46 PM

Well, I can't say it's any kind of surprise, but I'm glad he feels comfortable enough to "come out." He's a wonderful artist and performer.

**canbelto** · 03-30-2010, 11:10 PM

What a shocker. Next: the world reacts in disbelief as Ryan Seacrest admits he's gay.

**kosjenka** · 03-30-2010, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by canbelto

What a shocker. Next: the world reacts in disbelief as Ryan Seacrest admits he's gay.

I thought that was always clear - that he is they gayest person after that Aiken guy.

I remember hearing Kathy Griffin making jokes on Seacrest's manhood and how "into women he is".

On the other hand - I do not think Anderson Cooper will come out. He made it clear that his personal life is all together not on the table for general public.

**Choupette** · 03-31-2010, 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by Aaron W

His big breakout performance for me was The Cup of Life at the Grammy's in 1999. I'm not thinking I knew of him before that point.

Sadly, I heard this live but didn't bother watching at the time.

However, he doesn't dance very well...

I also heard Un Dos Tres Maria and La Copa de la vida first. I bought his CD without ever having seen him before. I remember being

when I saw how good looking he was on the CD!

**Lacey** · 03-31-2010, 01:33 AM

Anderson Cooper was on, I think it was 60 Minutes, the other night, swimming with sharks, not in a cage but with some lunatic who thought it was a great idea, which only made Anderson look crazy too. Anyway, I would think there would be some release in coming out. But to each his own. I am glad that Ricky did it because his twins would have figured it out sooner or later, and one shouldn't lie to kids. But I am still mad at Barbara Walters, apparently her asking him on camera affected his work requests afterwards.

**Gazpacho** · 03-31-2010, 02:40 AM

Originally Posted by kosjenka

On the other hand - I do not think Anderson Cooper will come out. He made it clear that his personal life is all together not on the table for general public.

As it should be, if that's how he likes it.

But I wouldn't be surprised if someone outed him.

**Louis** · 03-31-2010, 03:10 AM

Originally Posted by Gazpacho

But I wouldn't be surprised if someone outed him.

He already has been, more or less. It's an open secret in Atlanta and in New York.

**milanessa** · 03-31-2010, 03:26 AM

Originally Posted by Louis

He already has been, more or less. It's an open secret in Atlanta and in New York.

Yes, but it's still his decision whether he "announces" it or not.

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