Thomas Roberts On Media's Hard, Queer Conditions
 
 

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What would you do if hunky homo-journo Thomas Roberts hiked you out into the wilderness? Whatever it is, we bet you didn't think "Interview him!"

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.

This January, though, he got involved directly, when I learned through a mutual contact that he was interested in talking. Yet when he ran the idea up the flagpole, he too was denied. Roberts won’t cite the reasons on the record, but he was clearly disappointed by the decision.

But then The Insider gave him the green light, Roberts let loose and the world continues to spin. Incredible!

 
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No. 1 · Z.

He is so hunk!
http://www.ilovezeren.com

Posted: May 7, 2008 at 1:10 pm
No. 2 · queerunity

never heard of him

http://www.queersunited.blogspot.com

Posted: May 7, 2008 at 1:48 pm
No. 3 · Snoodle

I'll have to pick it up :D But why does he looked photoshopped to hell and back o.O He's a good looking boy, no need to do that to him..

Posted: May 7, 2008 at 2:17 pm
No. 4 · PubBro

Never head of him. Is the Advocate still open? Their deal never closed – what is up?

Posted: May 7, 2008 at 2:18 pm
No. 5 · Erick

Actually, he is talking because he is not in The Insider anymore.

He is one intelligent, hot, newsman who has been out for almost a decade. Yum,yum.

Posted: May 7, 2008 at 3:19 pm
No. 6 · Rob Moore

If you read the whole article, he and a couple other out journalists all say the same basic thing. Their experiences as out gay men in the newsrooms have been nothing but positive. He speaks quite fondly of CNN and stated he left because his partner, Patrick, got a fantastic opportunity in D.C. and CNN does not have a studio in Washington. He also stated his bosses tried to persuade him to stay. He also speaks well of Inside Edition although there seems to be more diplomacy than affection for the show indicating budget reasons might have something to do with being cut from the program.

According to the article, he and Patrick had to deal with the issues surrounding the racy stuff that appeared on the internet right after he started at Inside Edition. He stated he has never posted intimate pictures of himself.

He and Patrick were not hidden away here in Atlanta before he was outed. He is definitely the kind of man you would want your son to marry.

Posted: May 7, 2008 at 6:44 pm
No. 7 · Rob Moore

Sorry, I should have said The Insider rather than Inside Edition.

Posted: May 7, 2008 at 6:46 pm
No. 8 · spiffy

Let me guess, his partner is just has hunky has he is, and they're insanely happy together.

See, there IS no god.

Posted: May 8, 2008 at 4:59 am
No. 9 · Redheadguy

There is a God, Spiffy. She's just had a twisted sense of humor.

Posted: May 8, 2008 at 6:43 am
No. 10 · andy

He looks handsome. Is he single now? His blog and photos were found at millionaire&celeb dating site —– "WealthyDater.com"—- last week. I am wondering what kind of relationship he is seeking on that site.

Posted: May 8, 2008 at 8:48 am
No. 11 · Michael

The man is sexy, I'll admit. However, why do we care? He's a talking head: he looks pretty and speaks his lines well. It's not like he is a real journalist. Aside from his "I was molested by a priest" story, I can't find much of anything with his byline. CNN touts him as an "anchor" on their site. I think homo-journo might be both overused and misplaced. I'd still fuck him, though.

Posted: May 8, 2008 at 1:47 pm
No. 12 · irenelei

Oh,such a handsome man.but the girls love him be attention.he is always dating younger big beautiful women on "www.adultbbwmatch.com".he said he like to enter the website ,because he can make many goog friends on it,even to find his lover!

Posted: Apr 2, 2009 at 3:15 am
No. 13 · Nina

Charming, I'll try to do that. LOL, Search topgradebags.com for cheap designer bags and wallets, Louis

Vuitton, Gucci, Fendi, Coach, Miu Miu, Dior, Hermes, Chloe, Dolce & Gabbana etc, http://www.topgradebags.com

Posted: Jun 21, 2009 at 4:38 am
No. 14 · Nina

LOL… $99 Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Miu Miu, Dior, Hermes, search " top grade bags " on google or yahoo, rank first!

top grade bags

Posted: Jun 21, 2009 at 4:40 am
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