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Lance Bass -- Out of the Closet

Posted Jul 26th 2006 10:03AM by TMZ Staff

Lance Bass says he's gay and in a stable relationship with a reality show star.

Lance & Reichen: Click to watch

Over the last few months, TMZ shot video of Bass and "Amazing Race" winner Reichen Lehmkuhl, and although there was a buzz the two were a couple, they went to considerable lengths not to be seen in the same shot. In one video, as they walked through a park in New York together and saw the cameras, they immediately separated.

Now, Bass reveals to People he is indeed gay and in a "very stable" relationship with Lehmkuhl.

Bass told People that he feared coming out while he was in the boy band 'N Sync because he felt "it would overpower everything."

The 27-year-old Bass, a Baptist, has already told his friends and his "shocked" family, according to the magazine.

Bass now says he's at peace with himself.




Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Music


Tags: Lance Bass, LanceBass, Reichen Lehmkuhl, ReichenLehmkuhl

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1. OMG, DAMN H0M0 !

NO WONDER JT WOULDNT RETURN NONE OF HIS PHONE CALLS, LMAO

Posted at 10:30AM on Jul 26th 2006 by WHERES SURI CRUISE

2. I am happy he is able to come out of the closet. He is my favorite N-SYNC member.

Posted at 10:34AM on Jul 26th 2006 by Anastacia

3. WOW! Imagine that! I was so shocked to hear the news.
Yawn!
Wait one more time, Yawn!
Oh and again, Yawn!

Posted at 10:36AM on Jul 26th 2006 by momma

4. good for him...anyone in this day and age who is still a homophobe needs to open their eyes, specifically 'where suri cruise'. but then again if you are so worried about a celebrity and their life that it becomes your user name, you have plenty of other issues.

Posted at 10:42AM on Jul 26th 2006 by Something to say...

5. When is the last time anyone cared about n'sync? He could have come out years ago!

Posted at 10:43AM on Jul 26th 2006 by Mandy

6. Yes, Lance, we knew all along! My Gaydar went off way back in the "Bye-bye-bye" days.

Posted at 10:46AM on Jul 26th 2006 by HeatRock

7. 'Hurt n synch' ? Like anyone could have a lower opinion of that group? LOL!!

Posted at 10:46AM on Jul 26th 2006 by racer

8. PLEEEAAAAAAAASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ALL SMART NSYNC FANS KNEW THAT FROM THE BEGINNING!!!!

He's like insulting my intelligence by coming out! IT was OBVIOUS!

Why was it when they first got popular in 1999 all the other guys were "single" while Lance had the only public relationship with Topanga from Boy Meets World??? ITs obvious they did that as a ploy to look over his true desires!

Posted at 10:48AM on Jul 26th 2006 by Steph Luva

9. It's good for him. He does not have to hide who he is anymore. Even he's gay, sexual orientation will not change his personality, he is still who he is. It takes a lot of courage and bravery to do this. Good job! Despite of all the negative comments, we have enough people saying negative things about us everyday, don't join the crew. Best wishes and good luck!

Posted at 10:54AM on Jul 26th 2006 by Shiu

10. I agree with #5 completely. And way to go Lance, I am sorry that he felt he needed to hide it and am happy he is finally at peace with himself. Hopefully all these small-minded idiots will lay off of him. I wish him all the best.

Posted at 10:56AM on Jul 26th 2006 by Sierra

11. Good for him!!!
Nice comments "wheres suri cruise"
I cant believe people actually think that, let alone say those kind of things. Thats pretty disgusting.

Posted at 11:04AM on Jul 26th 2006 by Amanda

12. And to think one of my good friends is in love with this guy! I think she's currently in denial about the news.....I find it quite amusing.

Posted at 11:06AM on Jul 26th 2006 by Erika

13. Wow IAm gay too

Posted at 11:17AM on Jul 26th 2006 by Tom Cruise

14. Yeah, I was pretty shocked myself, but hey, I guess that's just the way it goes. He was my favorite back in the day when NSYNC was very popular, so I'm still a little stunned. I remember when they were all poupular and stuff and Jeoy was joking around with him and called him a "lesbian." I never would have known. Oh well........ I guess my gaydar needs to be fine-tuned!

Posted at 11:19AM on Jul 26th 2006 by lost in the AUG

15. I'm glad that he is happy with himself

Posted at 11:28AM on Jul 26th 2006 by Karlos

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