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  • Are Jedward gay?

    The ever bubbly Jedward have been making headlines since their discovery on X Factor in 2009… But there’s one question thousands of people want to know… apparently.

    Are jedward gay?

    Are the Jedward brothers gay?

    In 2011 brothers Edward and John insisted that they weren’t gay and they are attracted to women and have dated girls. They hit out over speculation that their OTT and flamboyant performance style made some fans think the duo were gay. The brothers maintain that they “like lots of girls” revealing that they don’t care what people think about them or about their sexuality.

    The pair have been incredibly tight-lipped about their love life, choosing to never talk openly about the people they’ve dated.  Speaking to Dan Wooton at The Sun, Edward said,  “We meet girls all the time. Our fans have always know who we are. But others knows a different type of Jedward on from the different shows.

    “I think because on stage we wear sequins people go ‘oh they must be a bit out there’.

    John added, We do whatever what we want to do. We know who we are and what we are a lot of guys try so hard to be masculine and we’re able to have stubble and play guitar. We have had relationships. I’ve had two long-term relationships that were private. That wasn’t part of my career.”

    So there you have it. John and Edward have said they aren’t gay or bisexual. It’s 2018 does it really matter anyway?

     

  • Is Andrew Brady from Celebrity Big Brother gay?

    The Apprentice star, Andrew Brady is in the Celebrity Big Brother house and his flirting with Shane J / Courtney Act is making some viewers wonder whether he’s gay, bi or straight.

    Is andrew from Celebrity Big Brother gay

    Apprentice star Andrew Brady, 26,  has been finding himself in some very cosy moments with drag queen Courtney Act, also known as, Shane J. However despite his onscreen flirtations with Shane, Andrew identifies as straight.

    What’s more, he apparently has a girlfriend outside the CBB house.

    However when pressed about his attraction to Courtney Andrew told Big Brother, “Courtney’s only ever out when we’ve had a few drinks, Courtney looks even better”.

    The closeness between Shane J and Andrew has caused some viewers of Channel 5’s CBB to speculate about Andrew’s sexuality. Andrew has maintained that he is straight – although does find Courtney Act, Shane’s drag persona to be quite attractive.

    Bromance or Romance: The flirty couple shares an intimate bath together and find lots to laugh about. Their closeness on the latest series has viewers wondering if something romantic could happen between the pair.

    Continuing about his attraction to the drag queen, he said, “I’m not taking anything away from Shane, he’s a good-looking lad, but when you’ve had a couple of drinks, you see Courtney and you’re like, ‘Wow.’”

    He then begged Big Brother to keep him away from booze, saying he didn’t know what would happen if he was to get drunk. He continued, “Big Brother, you need to stop giving me alcohol when I’m around Courtney, because you never know!”

    Cheeky arse slap. Andrew gives Shane’s tush a quick slap in a show of affection between the two housemates.

    Of course, this isn’t the first time a bromance has been struck between two guys in Celebrity Big Brother, in 2015, out housemate, Austin Armacost struck a very cosy relationship with straight-identified James Hill, who would go on to win the series.

     

     

  • Who is Jason Gardiner and what is he most famous for?

    Who is Jason Gardiner and what is he most famous for?

    Jason Gardiner is probably most famous for his judging on Dancing On Ice and for being a regular guest on This Morning.

    Is Jason Gardiner gay
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    Australian born Jason Gardiner is famous for being a choreographer, singer, theatre producer and of course the straight-talking, no-nonsense judge on Dancing On Ice along with Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean and Ashley Banjo. He was born June 11, 1971

    Is Jason Gardiner gay?

    Yes, Jason Gardiner identifies as gay. He came out at the age of 16. Speaking in an interview he said, “It was clear from an early age I was different from other boys”.

    Speaking about how his class reacted to him and his sexuality he went on to reveal, “the bullying was merciless – every single day I suffered physical abuse. One day a lad kicked a ball right into my face at close range. He broke my nose.

    “Another time a group of boys took me and my only friend, Davie, down to the fast-flowing creek behind the school and tried to drown us. If I hadn’t picked up a rock and hurled it at one of them, Davie would have lost his life.

    “The final straw came when I was stabbed in the back with a compass. Mum then removed me from school.”

    Is Jason Gardiner married?

    It is not known whether Jason is married or not.

    What is Jason Gardiner’s net worth?

    We have no data on how much Jason Gardenier is worth

    What does Jason think of being called Mr Nasty?

    Speaking in an interview about the “Mr Nasty” mantle Jason said, “I find it lazy and really boring! I will be really disappointed if no one can come up with a different catchphrase for me. But I bet you any money that is not going to happen!”

    How tall is Jason Gardiner?

    Jason is 1.8 metres tall. Or 5 foot and 10.8 inches, which puts him at just above average height for a man.

     

  • Who is Courtney act and what is she most famous for?

    Courtney Act has just entered the Celebrity Big Brother house but what is Courtney most famous for?

    Who is Courtney act and what is she most famous for?

    Courtney Act is a famous drag queen from Austrailia. Courtney came to fame in Austrailian when Shane Jenek (Courtney’s male persona) entered Austrailian Idol in 2003. As Courtney, Shane went on to star in the show as a wildcard but was eliminated in the semifinals.

    Then in 2014, Courtney Act took part in RuPaul’s Drag Race, where she was runner-up to Bianca Del Rio.

    Is Courtney Act transgender?

    No, Courtney Act is not transgender but is a drag queen by Shane Jenek. However, Shane did cause confusion in Austrailia when appearing weekly as Courtney Act in Austrailian Idol. Speaking to THEGAYUK.com Shane said, “I went along the first day (to the auditions) as a boy and I got knocked back and I went the next day in drag so if you missed that episode then you didn’t quite get what was going on. But because I got through as Courtney they insisted that I did the whole thing in drag.

    In Shane Jenek gay?

    Yes, although Shane told us that queer is probably more accurate. Speaking to THEGAYUK.com Shane said, “Not often do I actively go out to look for sex with women or anything, but I still think women are attractive, and I’ve had sex with women over the years… I like men and I like having sex with men, but queer for me says that I’m not going to conform to the concept that I should like men or I should like women or I need to conform to a stereotype of society. It says that I’m me and I’m going to express myself freely – have sex with who I want, when I want, and with as many as I want. Or none at all. It’s about the individual’s personal feelings rather than the identity of a group.”

    Courtney Act or Shane Jenek is now in Celebrity Big Brother – every night on Channel 5 from 9 PM

     

     

  • Is India Willoughby Holly Willoughby’s sister?

    India Willoughby is one of the stars of Channel 5’s Celebrity Big Brother, but is she Holly Willoughby’s sister?

    India Willoughby is probably most famous for being the UK’s first transgender newsreader for both BBC and Channel 5 but she’s also stepped into the Celebrity Big Brother house for the latest series, which is celebrating all things women.

    India was also famous for presenting on an all-female talk show, on Radio 4, but people really want to know whether she’s actually Holly Willoughby’s sister.

    India joined the Celebrity Big Brother house and is the second ever transgender housemate, after Kelly Malone joined the house in 2014.

    India is not Holly’s sister. Holly has one sister who also works in television but her name is Kelly. It’s not known if India has any siblings.

    Talking briefly about how her family accepted her transition, India said that it was like a bereavement for her mother, adding that her mother felt like her son was dying. India had gender reassignment surgery in 2015.

    India is not the first transgender celebrity to enter the Big Brother house, in 2014 Kellie Maloney entered the house after she announced that she was transitioning. In series 12, Lauren Harries entered the house and Alex Reid, who said he might consider himself transgender or a cross-gender dresser won series seven.

     

     

  • Is Barry Manilow gay?

    He’s sold millions of records and performed in front of countless stadiums of people, but Barry Manilow’s love life was a highly guarded secret for decades.

    Is Barry Manilow gay

    In 2017 Barry Manilow revealed to the world that he was in a relationship and married to his manager, Garry. The pair first met 40 years ago and struck up a relationship in the years that followed.

    Secret marriage to his manager

    Barry came out as gay at the age of 73. It was reported that he married his husband two years earlier than that, however, at the time, the “Mandy” singer’s publicist refused to answer speculation on the reports.

    It seems as though he’s actually been with his partner for nearly 40 years after they met in 1978, whom he describes as “the smartest person” he’s ever met and “a great guy”. Garry is also Barry’s manager.

    Gay bathhouses with Bette

    The singer, who made his name along with Bette Midler in the gay bathhouses of New York City, has never spoken about his sexuality before, but he did tell The Daily Telegraph in 2012, that he wasn’t dating anyone and that he was happily single, despite the fact he was actually with his boyfriend manager.

    Disappointing fans?

    He said that he kept his sexuality secret for so many years for fear of disappointing his fans, although as the People Magazine article notes, it was an “open secret to some in his long-devoted, mostly female fan base”.

  • Are gay saunas legal in the UK?

    Are gay saunas legal in the UK?

    There are many Gay Saunas or to use the Americanism, gay bathhouses, in the UK – but are they legal?

    The short answer is yes, gay saunas are legal in England and Wales. They are also legal in Scotland, however, sexual activity is not permitted by the license that these venues must have.

    In 2013 Police in Scotland called for a ban on the availability of condoms in all saunas in a crackdown on sex workers in Edinburgh. They also called on the licensing committee that “no items of a sexual nature will be permitted on the premises” should be included when reconsidering licenses.

    Police in Scotland also raided two saunas who found during their inspection, “officers found evidence to indicate that the premises were used for activities other than those permitted by the licence, specifically sexual activity”.

    All saunas have to be licensed.

    Are gay saunas legal to use in the UK?
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    So is it legal to use a gay sauna?

    As long as you are just paying for entry to the club to have consensual sex with other members who are also in the club, for no financial reward, then that is legal. As long as the club has no control over others who are having sex in the club that is also lawful.

    Many closures

    Over the years, like many gay bars, saunas used by the gay community have been suffering a fall in custom and usage. Many saunas have shuttered across the country.

    What’s it like going to a gay sauna for the first time?

    Writing for THEGAYUK.com columnist Stuart said the experience was quite “liberating”. You can read all about his experience here.

  • Can gay and bi men be organ donors?

    Can gay and bi men be organ donors?

    With restrictions surrounding the ability for gay and bisexual men to donate blood, we investigate whether men who have sex with men are able to donate their organs after death.

    Can gay and bi men be organ donors?
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    With the possibility that post-death organ donation moving to a system of “presumed consent” or “opt out” in the UK, we find out whether gay and bisexual men, who are forbidden to donate blood, unless they abstain from sex for three months, can actually be donors.

    Can gay men be organ donors?

    Providing the donor dies in a UK hospital, anyone, including gay bisexual and trans men and women, can be organ donors. The only exception is anyone who has Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease or has had cancer that has spread in the last 12 months.

    A person’s sexual orientation is not a factor.

    Can you donate organs if you are HIV positive?

    What if I am HIV positive?

    The screening process means that both HIV and Hepatitis are screened for, however, if you are found to have HIV it doesn’t necessarily stop you from being able to donate. If you are HIV positive you may be able to donate to someone already living with HIV.

    Blood donation rules do not apply in the same way.

    According to the NHS, in the UK, you can still donate organs or tissue, even if you have been turned down for blood donations.

  • Who was Keith Chegwin and What is he famous for?

    Keith Chegwin was a TV legend in the UK. He tragically died at the age of 60. Here’s what we know about the ever-popular Children’s TV presenter.

    How did Keith Chegwin die?

    Keith Chegwin died of an illness which was described as a “long-term battle with a progressive lung condition”. According to a statement, the illness rapidly”rapidly worsened towards the end of this year”. He was just 60-years-old.

    Was Keith Chegwin gay?

    Keith Chegwin was not gay. He was married twice in his lifetime. At the time of his death, he was married to his second wife, Maria and together they had one child, Ted. He also has a daughter, Rose, from a previous marriage to Maggie Philbin. He married Maria in 2000 and he was married to Maggie from 1962 to 1993.

    What was Keith Chegwin most famous for?

    Keith Chegwin was a huge star in the 70s and 80s and dominated children’s TV on the BBC. He was probably best known for Multi-Coloured Swap Shop (1976 – 1982) and Cheggers Plays Pop (1978 – 1986). He was also known to present on Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast. He also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2015 and came fourth.

  • Who is Cesar Sanchez-Guzman and What is he famous for?

    Cesar Sanchez-Guzman has been catapulted into the headlines, but who is he and what is he most famous for?

    Actor

    Cesar Sanchez-Guzman has made claims that he was forced by film producer and director, Bryan Singer in 2003 to have oral sex when he was 17-years-old. The alleged incident happened on a private yacht in Seattle.

    Singer “categorically denies” the allegations by Sanchez-Guzman.

    Legal representation for Sanchez-Guzman says he has suffered severe psychological, mental and emotional injuries, shame, humiliation and loss of enjoyment and life,”

    In 2003, Cesar Sanchez-Guzman was a budding actor, looking for roles in films.

    Bankruptcy?

    According to TMZ, Singer’s lawyer, Andrew Brettler said that Cesar Sanchez-Guzman filed for bankruptcy a few years ago, but was able to discharge all his debts.

    No results on IMDB

    It appears that Cesar Sanchez-Guzman has no film or TV credits listed at IMDB

    Same Lawyer

    Cesar Sanchez-Guzman is using the same legal representation as Michael Egan III, an aspiring actor and model who also accused Singer of sexual misconduct. Egan’s had been looking $75,000 in damages for each of the charges – which were listed as battery, assault, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

    The case was withdrawn from the court by Jeff Herman. Jeff Herman is also representing Sanchez-Guzman.

    Singer’s Lawyer added, “The attorney behind this lawsuit is the same lawyer who represented Michael Egan, the convicted felon who sued Bryan Singer in 2014.  In the end, Egan was forced to dismiss that case once the facts came out and his story completely fell apart.”

     

  • Timeline of gay marriage and rights in Australia

    Due to licensing this article must be read on our website

    Australia’s parliament passed a law legalising same-sex marriage Thursday. It followed a historic nationwide survey that saw Australians vote overwhelmingly in favour of marriage equality. Here is a timeline of key moments in marriage rights in Australia: 1961: Australia introduces its first Marriage Act, but it does not include a formal definition of marriage 1975: South Australia becomes the first state to decriminalise male homosexuality 1976-1997:… (more…)