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The Advocate's Thomas Roberts piece inspired a list of the out, not-so-out and even more not-so-out homo-journos. Hey, ABC's Jeffrey Kofmann, call us! [The Sword] |
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Well, that's what The Advocate's Sean Kennedy did - fool! - and got the 35-year old to open up on about his very public exit from CNN. Contrary to rumors, says Roberts, he was not fired suspiciously close to coming out. His contract was over and, you know, he had personal shit. The boys then get into the reality of news television - and how it's too conservative for an openly gay anchor. In fact, Kennedy shares some interesting insight into his own experience trying to nail Roberts. For an interview, that is: …When I first inquired about an interview with Roberts before he started at The Insider, a spokesperson for the show instantly said no. When I followed up two months later, it was no dice again. Roberts says he doesn’t recall being contacted either time. But then The Insider gave him the green light, Roberts let loose and the world continues to spin. Incredible! |
» Thomas Roberts' Knot Tied?
From a reader: "I couldn't help but notice on yesterday's edition of The Insider that Thomas Roberts, former CNN anchor, child abusee and [rumored] ManHunt nude, is wearing a wedding band on his left hand." So, readers, have any of you been invited to Roberts and his unidentified beau's wedding bash? |
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Does Gossip Rag Lack Basic Comprehension, Class?
Jeff Bercovici first brought the conflation to our attention, which prompted a response from the kids over at GLAAD. |
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Kenneth Walsh may have boosted his page views when he posted journo Thomas Roberts' nudie ManHunt pictures, but he may not be making that many friends. "Modern Romantic" Japhy Grant posted this video in which he blasts Walsh not only for invading Roberts' privacy, but perpetuating homophobic stereotypes, ie: queers are all sex-crazed maniacs. We love Walsh - and we love seeing Roberts' naked body - but we've got to say Grant's got a point. And beautiful eyes…wink, wink… Meanwhile, who knew Walsh's post would cause such drama. Aside from Grant's criticism, Jeff Bercovici launched his campaign against the New York Post. It's, like, gay drama to the Nth degree! |
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Bercovici Not Down With "Toe-Tapper" Nickname
We hadn't noticed, but in today's Thomas Roberts item, the NY Post refers to him as a "toe-tapper". This, of course, would be a not-so-vague reference to lewd Larry Craig and his toilet cruising. The paper's conflation of cruising and homosexuality perpetuates anti-gay stereotypes and straight man Jeff Bercovici ain't gonna take it: It's far from the first time the Post has gone after gays: Page Six routinely refers to them as "swishy," and editorial cartoonist Sean Delonas includes a picture of a sheep in just about every cartoon about a gay subject — a not-so-veiled allusion to the canard linking homosexuality and bestiality. ([GLAAD] has complained about Delonas's spite, to little effect.) Good looking out, Mr. B - and, yes, the jab is nonsensical. Bercovici's awaiting word a response from GLAAD. We'll keep you post-ed. |
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The buzz started immediately, with most people guessing Thomas Roberts, the former CNN staffer who poured his heart out to Anderson Cooper and now works for The Insider. The gossip mill reached such a feverish pace, it seems, that The Insider felt the need to defend their new hire. Via Page Six:
Oh, please, Walsh did us all a favor, especially you, Insider. Think of all the homos who will tune in just for Roberts, whose (alleged) penis deserves more press. |
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Apparently the homo-journo, who made headlines with his candid priest molestation-related interview with Anderson Cooper, has been living it up down on the Beltway. And getting into some go-go boys' belts, according to our soused source. We've included the his entire email after the jump. We'd edit it, but it's too rich to fuck with. |
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You may recall that the two men chatted about Roberts' experience being sexually abused by a priest - certainly a topic often - and dangerously - discussed in tandem with homosexuality. AfterElton thought so, too, and wrote a post in which they questioned why neither Roberts, nor the Coop referenced Roberts' sexuality. While it was unquestionably courageous for the man to speak so candidly about his sexual abuse at the hand of the family priest as a teenager, there seemed to be a glaring absence in the discussion: namely, about how Roberts, as an out gay man, has been affected by the abuse as a grown, sexualized adult. The AE boys recently ran into Roberts and the 35-year old journo was none-too-pleased… |
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Never fear, however - mediabistro intimates that Roberts may have signed a syndication deal, which would be great because then we'd have an entire show based around Roberts and his sexiness. Perfect for a news-filled wank. Maybe it'll be a talk show. That would be nice, too. Although, an openly gay man with a talk show would definitely piss of the lesbians. That's their turf. |