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Lambert: No Surprise, 'I'm Gay'

date 06-09-2009 10:34 AM
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The long-awaited and ultimately anti-climactic quote that finally puts to rest the speculation over the "American Idol" runner-up's sexuality will appear in the issue of Rolling Stone that will hit newsstands this week.

“I don’t think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear that I’m gay,” Lambert says in the magazine.

“I’m proud of my sexuality,” Lambert adds. “I embrace it. It’s just another part of me."

According to Us Weekly, Lambert goes on to say that he didn't want to come out during the show because it would have overshadowed the reason he was there in the first place. He did say that "Idol" producers gave him the freedom to handle it however he wanted, but he thought it would have been over-sensationalized at the time.

"I’m trying to be a singer, not a civil rights leader,” he says in the Rolling Stone interview. "I'm an entertainer, and who I am and what I do in my personal life is a separate thing. It shouldn't matter. Except it does. It's really confusing."

Adam talks about his mansion roommate and eventually "Idol" winner Kris Allen, recalling his reaction when the rooms were assigned.

"I was like, `Oh, (bleep), they put me with the cute guy,'" Lambert says. "Distracting! He's the one guy that I found attractive in the whole group on the show: nice, nonchalant, pretty and totally my type — except that he has a wife. I mean, he's open-minded and liberal, but he's definitely 100 percent straight."

You'll get your chance to ask Adam about this and the rest of his experience on "Idol" next week, when he visits Comcast.net for a 30-minute live chat as part of our string of chats with the "Idol" Top 10 that continues today with Scott MacIntyre at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.

*** Click here to comment! What do you think? Does this change your perception of Adam? Are you glad he came out?

Message Edited by Victor_Balta on 06-09-2009 11:43 AM

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Re: Lambert: No Surprise, 'I'm Gay'

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date 06-09-2009 10:47 AM
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Although there really wasn't much doubt as to Adam's sexuality, I didn't see the relevance to the competition, so I'm glad he waited until now to "out" himself. And, no, it doesn't change my perception of Adam in any way. He is a remarkable talent.

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date 06-09-2009 11:11 AM
author luckyluk writes:

body I sure will be glad when this whole "Adam's gay" thing dies down and we can all just get on with music and stuff like that.

I do think it is good that he can talk about different things now. Like being put in "with the cute guy" (Kris). That's kinda funny really. It's almost like a prize and a punishment all at the same time.

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Re: Lambert: No Surprise, 'I'm Gay'

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date 06-09-2009 11:32 AM
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body Who cares? His fifteen minutes are up.

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Re: Lambert: No Surprise, 'I'm Gay'

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date 06-09-2009 11:32 AM
author idiotbox12 writes:

body How does one change their perception on a talent as brilliant as his. It will make me like him even more. Since the start he has shown alot of class and sophistication, as well as the other Idol finalists. I'm glad he chose to make his talent as a singer, his priority. Kris also embraced this and has proven to be a class act. C'mon its 2009 not the stone age. Get real America, homosexuality dates back to before the Greeks. I just wanna know when i can buy Adam's CD.

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date 06-09-2009 11:35 AM
author mistytaurus writes:

body LOL lucky. Prize and punishment. It's funny that even Adam thought Kris was cute when that was what everyone kept saying about Kris winning. That people were only voting for him because he was cute. Maybe Adam voted for him for that reason too LOL

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Re: Lambert: No Surprise, 'I'm Gay'

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date 06-09-2009 11:38 AM
author 102442 writes:

body Congrats to Adam! He is very mature for his age and has a realistic approach to this entire situation. The general public may be shocked at how many rock stars and actors/actresses are actually gay and have never come out. What difference does it make? He is an entertainer and a fabulous singer, what he does in his private life is none of our business. I expect Adam to become a very famous entertainer. JRobins.

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date 06-09-2009 11:38 AM
author mistytaurus writes:

body biff55. I did not vote for Adam, but I have to totally disagree with you. The boy is talented and these "15 minutes" is only the beginning for him.

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Re: Lambert: No Surprise, 'I'm Gay'

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date 06-09-2009 11:40 AM
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body This guy is an amazing performer. Who cares if he is gay or straight. I wish him a long and successful career!

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Re: Lambert: No Surprise, 'I'm Gay'

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date 06-09-2009 11:42 AM
author daddysgirl54 writes:

body In response to biff55: You really think Adam's 15 minutes is up huh. How bout a little wager to see who sells the most CDs him or Kris Allen. In my opinion and yes we all have one, Adam is a much bigger and better talent than Kris will ever be.

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