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Lance Bass -- Out of the Closet

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.




Tags: Lance Bass, LanceBass, Reichen Lehmkuhl, ReichenLehmkuhl

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196. When I first heard the news I was in shock because Nsync was the first group listen too. Now, that it has been several years that Nsync is no longer together well I'm glad for Lance as long as he is happy with it. Beside it is his decision to come out and speack about it. Good for Lance.

Posted at 4:29PM on Aug 23rd 2006 by Becky

197. im glad he came out...but i kindof knew that he was gay when i liked NSYNC...so yea hes got the hottest boyfriend too!!! GO LANCE!!!

Posted at 5:07PM on Aug 23rd 2006 by Kandice

198. I can't even believe that this had to be made such a big deal. He's gay. So What! Just gives the narrow minds something to talk about instead of their own hidden disires.

Posted at 5:50PM on Aug 23rd 2006 by Greg

199. Thats ok, he's still a hottie. Gay or not.

Posted at 7:40PM on Aug 23rd 2006 by betty

200. hey i am happy for lance i think everyone really knew it but was never really sure or wanted to admit it to themselfs especially the fans that lance was gay but i am proud of him and i wish i had the courage to come out to people as well of course not as he did but still it would be nice to finally be free WAY TO GO LANCE and YOUR STILL MY FAVORITE well you and JC

Posted at 7:48PM on Aug 23rd 2006 by nsync fan

201. THROW UP!!!!!!!! I JUST DON'T GET IT. Call me a homophobe, but I think I am just normal. How in the world can 2 guys have sex and think that it is normal. Your anus is meant for one thing-----I think you know what I am talking about. How can that be normal?????? make me sick!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 11:35PM on Aug 24th 2006 by grace cordell

202. GROSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!f

Posted at 11:43PM on Aug 24th 2006 by grace cordell

203. Why is this such a shock? LOOK @ him! Just LOOK!
Next he'll try to "SHOCK" us with details of whom's screwing whom (Like we don't already know! Bass = Take it in the A**)
I hope this don't give christians a bad name, like "oh! their all gay."
I mean to each their own but why did they have to say he is a baptist?
When others come out they don't mention their beliefs or affiliations.

Posted at 2:51AM on Aug 25th 2006 by I Already Knew

204. I was NSYNC fan when i was lil girl , though i was all bout Justin and never attracted to Lance i didnt think he was gay , but c'mon ppl, It take guts for him to come out and im sure it aint easy when u r in this business.
Good luck Lance u guys make a cute couple

Posted at 4:06AM on Aug 30th 2006 by christina

205. I am gay too!!

Posted at 2:16PM on Aug 30th 2006 by mathew

206. GOOD FOR HIM!!! All the members are happy for him, people are making this a bigger deal than it should be!! who cares if he is gay or straight!! And NO I dont think this would have made nsync unsuccessful in any way!! nsync fans are die hards and would never judge something like this!! love Nsync and I miss them!!

Posted at 1:23PM on Sep 12th 2006 by steph

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