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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.

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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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76. who the hell cares about n sync? they all looked gay as hell all the time! if u are shocked by this u r a dumba**!!

Posted at 6:44PM on Jul 26th 2006 by vanna

77. IM 58 AND KNEW I WAS GAY AT 7,LOVED MEN HOLDING ME IN THIER LAPS...LANCE ALWAYS HAD THOSE STARING GAY EYES. ALL THE GAY WOLRD KNEW HE'S A QUEEN! SO WHAT?

Posted at 6:48PM on Jul 26th 2006 by TONY69

78. This is crazy. How is Lance proud and happy that he's walking down the street with a gay man? He needs to give back all the money he made and turn himself in to the local police....And to think .. Lance dressed up in a banana suit 3 weeks ago on cbs..Talk about art imitating life. Lmao , lance is happy? There's nothing cool about taking it in the rear.

Posted at 6:58PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Lanceneedstogivebackthemoney

79. Congratulations! It's great to be out, glad you're happy

Posted at 7:11PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Jack N.

80. It's quite sad to see the negative homophobic comments on here. It's no wonder the world is in so much political/war/terorism bullshit. People need to chill out and be kind. Judgement should be soley left to our God. Only with God should we worry about our life choices. Peace.

Posted at 7:12PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Joey

81. i always knew there was at least one pole smoker in that group. it's so cathartic as a rock and metal guy to see these pop icons go wacko or in this case, faggo. i come home from work and hear about things like this, it makes my day to say the least.

Posted at 7:15PM on Jul 26th 2006 by somewhat maniacal

82. Well, another Hollywood homo comes out of the closet and the world rejoices. We may be doomed!!

Posted at 7:15PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Tedd Starr

83. ROFLMAO #3, momma!!! here's what she says: 3. WOW! Imagine that! I was so shocked to hear the news.
Yawn!
Wait one more time, Yawn!
Oh and again, Yawn! -
too, too funny! i agree!!!

Posted at 8:17PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Shelley

84. To #76........EWWWWWWWWWW!!! "KNEW I WAS GAY AT 7,LOVED MEN HOLDING ME IN THIER LAPS" TMI did you get a baby boner when grandpa and daddy held you in their laps? go back IN the closet!

Posted at 8:22PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Shelley

85. Hey i think that Lance did good in finally coming out i mean it must have felt bad not to be able to tell someone or say wht you think in that matter and im just so happy for him. well congrats and best wishes to you Lance and you too Reichen.

Posted at 9:05PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Elizama

86. It was kinda obvious even before that he was gay, even other people denied it. To be truthful it was a good call for him to be ou and then be happy with what he is. Others may not be so happy with it but , if he's happy good for him..

Posted at 9:10PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Aoi

87. Please Lance, give me a break. Go ahead and Pimp out your next project but don't make this seem like news. And really, do you really think that you being Gay would have hurt N'Sync. You already stuck out like a sore thumb. Everyone knew anyway even when you had that shame relationship with the girl from Boys Meet World.

Posted at 9:40PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Tiffany

88. That was nice of him to think of the other people in the band and put thier happiness over his own. Too bad their are so many close-minded people in the world that he just couldn't be himself from the start! Good luck Lance!

Posted at 11:27PM on Jul 26th 2006 by whatever

89. wow...we all knew this before...its getting kinda lame with all these celebrities coming out...a lot less shocking each time...

Posted at 12:48AM on Jul 27th 2006 by kimberley

90. bitch get your fuckin hands off my camera or i'll break your fuckin arms. the streets are free. i can film whomever i damn-well please. btw, you make a very unconvincing beard.

Posted at 1:19AM on Jul 27th 2006 by sean

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