Gay celebrity sex scandals that shook the internet
By Matthew · 18 comments· Updated on January 29, 2024
In 2009, Dustin Lance Black was the latest in a slew of gay celebrity sex scandals. Black found himself front and center when revenge porn photos surfaced online of him and a scorned ex-lover engaging in unprotected sex. You can check out DBL’s photos here (NSFW).
The ensuing media circus was terrible—so bad, in fact, that Black issued an apology for presenting a “misleading message” while emphasizing “the importance of responsible sexual practices.” Some even demand he reveal his HIV status and become a more prominent figure in HIV activism.
Flash forward four years when an alleged (and now pretty much confirmed) video of Glee star Cheyenne Jackson pleasuring himself (NSFW) surfaces. Considering the fallout from DLB’s tape, Jackson’s was more or less celebrated. The video caught the attention of mainstream media and was even considered a “boost” to his career by some.
Sex scandals – stepping stone for straights, taboo for gays
Celebrity sex tapes have long been a stepping stone for the Paris Hiltons of the world. But only recently have we seen the media react to a new plethora of celebrity sex scandals—gay sex scandals — that would have been considered taboo in the late ’90s when Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee invented the niche market.
Gay or straight, these celebrity sex scandals shocked the internet when they were released. Remember, Jackson’s and Black’s private tapes aren’t the only gay sex scandals that caught headlines. And as mobile recording technology moves forward, they won’t be the last.
Here are seven other gay celebrity sex scandals that rocked the web:
Big Brother 10 houseguest Steven Daigle shocked the world when he dropped trou for a XXX flick called Steven Daigle XXXposed (NSFW). He’s been in the adult industry ever since. Daigle even joined the barebacking fad in a film for the controversial gay studio, Treasure Island Media (NSFW).
Nathaniel Marshall: American Idol tries topping
American Idol Season 8 contestant Nathaniel Marshall made a racy career pivot! After being ousted from AI‘s final 36, he took a job with a gay porn studio. His first hardcore scene (NSFW) debuted with lackluster reviews, and he didn’t pursue any further work in the adult industry. Guess he didn’t get past the final 36 in porn, either.
James Zinkland, an openly bisexual Big Brother houseguest, took his dirty gameplay to a dirty website after losing Season 9. Though he appeared in a few amateur-style shoots, his most celebrated skin flick was with Dirty Boy Video (NSFW).
Kevin Terry: Gospel goes wrong
Gospel singer Kevin Terry of the group Kevin Terry and the Predestined became the latest public figure with a sex tape. The scandal unsurprisingly ended his career as a gospel artist, but it’s still bringing millions to the light online (NSFW).
The Real World: Las Vegas star Dustin Zito’s gay sex scandal found a second wind when he appeared with his girlfriend on VH1’s Couple’s Therapy. The hunky reality star’s stint as “Spencer” of FratPad continues to entertain (NSFW). (Even though he still somewhat denies it ever happened.)
Luke Robinson: Tough enough for gay porn
Luke Robinson starred in the USA Network’s 2011 season of Tough Enough. After making it to the show’s final three, it was discovered that he had some “prior experience” working for a gay porn studio specializing in wrestling fetishes.
Before getting engaged to porn star boyfriend Trevor Knight, former military man turned Below Deck star David Bradberry worked closely with gay porn studio Active Duty (NSFW).
And it seems they’re getting way more sex than their straight peers.
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This headline seems to be on the sex-shaming side. Why must the revelation that someone filmed themselves having sex be labeled as “Scandal” just because they’re publicly known? Look at Xtube? People making sex vids is fairly common. I can imagine how invasive it must feel for an unplanned release of sex footage to go public. But if it happens a person should go, “I had sex, so fucking what?”. All humans have sex and of all people LGBTs should resists sex shaming.
Also, the public lusts and obsesses after celeb sex lives in tabloids and pays for porn and envelope-pushing R rated movies and then dares to try to shame people for the revelation of a sex recording? Give me a break.
‘In 2009, Dustin Lance Black fell victim to revenge porn when photos surfaced online of he and a scorned ex-lover engaging in unprotected sex.’
Revenge? Maybe. Uncovering a hypocrite who doesn’t do in his private life what he lectures others about? A resounding yes!
Regarding sex scandals. There is fame and then there’s infamy. Nowdays some celebs make a pretty penny being infamous or notorious. It comes down to demand and supply and an ambitious PR campaign.
Uh…the Kevin Terry story is clearly the most scandalous of the bunch, based on his line of work. Not sure how Steven Daigle’s is meant to be more scandalous.
I saw a clip from Steven’s TIM video,he looks like he’s on a whole lot of something and he looks dead inside so whatever he’s on will probably kill him before HIV does.
@Geeker: Suicide caught on film? Sad that is how you look at sex when it does not conform to your standards. I guess when your parents had unprotected sex to make you that was suicide too?
@Matt: “The gay people mentioned in this article have a negative impact on the lgbt community. Decent role models are needed to change perception.”
TOTALLY AGREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trash is trash no matter who does it. Your actual sex activity is PRIVATE and should be done in the bedroom or CLOSET.
I think these scandals are good for gay people. It’s just same like any sex scandals of straight people. These big scandals helps people to remember what here is so much of gay guys and lesbian girls.
Porn is a good thing basically, it is fun, it makes a man horny, it is perfect entertainment, it is part of the culture. But somehow the US remains under the evil spell of the pilgrim fathers and their puritan shit. I tell you: it will only become more and more normal. In the next generation being in a porn will be an asset.
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Geeker
The Steven Daigle TIM video isn’t so much a scandal as it is a long slow suicide caught on film!
KittyLitter
@Geeker: Pretty sure he was already POZ when he filled that scene. After all, his costars were.
both links are for dustin zito.
Homophile
Does anyone know if the Black/Daley romance has been confirmed? So far I haven’t seen anything other than speculation.
jeff4justice
This headline seems to be on the sex-shaming side. Why must the revelation that someone filmed themselves having sex be labeled as “Scandal” just because they’re publicly known? Look at Xtube? People making sex vids is fairly common. I can imagine how invasive it must feel for an unplanned release of sex footage to go public. But if it happens a person should go, “I had sex, so fucking what?”. All humans have sex and of all people LGBTs should resists sex shaming.
Also, the public lusts and obsesses after celeb sex lives in tabloids and pays for porn and envelope-pushing R rated movies and then dares to try to shame people for the revelation of a sex recording? Give me a break.
robirob
‘In 2009, Dustin Lance Black fell victim to revenge porn when photos surfaced online of he and a scorned ex-lover engaging in unprotected sex.’
Revenge? Maybe. Uncovering a hypocrite who doesn’t do in his private life what he lectures others about? A resounding yes!
Regarding sex scandals. There is fame and then there’s infamy. Nowdays some celebs make a pretty penny being infamous or notorious. It comes down to demand and supply and an ambitious PR campaign.
WMST
Hmmm. Not Mr. Jackson’s best work. With time, hard work and his talent, I hope to see him go further in his next piece. 😉
fredo777
Uh…the Kevin Terry story is clearly the most scandalous of the bunch, based on his line of work. Not sure how Steven Daigle’s is meant to be more scandalous.
Geeker
I saw a clip from Steven’s TIM video,he looks like he’s on a whole lot of something and he looks dead inside so whatever he’s on will probably kill him before HIV does.
Dixie Rect
The only real scandal here is Kevin Terry. The rest are just your average porn boy antics.
Tackle
@Geeker: I saw Steven in the TIM video, and he definately looked like he was on something, which was a big turnoff.
seaguy
@Geeker: Suicide caught on film? Sad that is how you look at sex when it does not conform to your standards. I guess when your parents had unprotected sex to make you that was suicide too?
Mezaien
Do I supposed to care?? just asking.
enlightenone
@seaguy: On FILM!!! Can be suicidal or cause someone to commit suicide whether they videotaped it or not. Got it?
Matt
The gay people mentioned in this article have a negative impact on the lgbt community. Decent role models are needed to change perception.
enlightenone
@Matt: “The gay people mentioned in this article have a negative impact on the lgbt community. Decent role models are needed to change perception.”
TOTALLY AGREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trash is trash no matter who does it. Your actual sex activity is PRIVATE and should be done in the bedroom or CLOSET.
anessa
I think these scandals are good for gay people. It’s just same like any sex scandals of straight people. These big scandals helps people to remember what here is so much of gay guys and lesbian girls.
steviejongh
Porn is a good thing basically, it is fun, it makes a man horny, it is perfect entertainment, it is part of the culture. But somehow the US remains under the evil spell of the pilgrim fathers and their puritan shit. I tell you: it will only become more and more normal. In the next generation being in a porn will be an asset.