Perez Hilton is once again opening up about his dating life–or lack thereof–in a new podcast interview.
Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavanderria, made a reputation for himself as a celebrity blogger, often relishing in star scandals, defacing pictures of famous actors, or implying that they’re gay. Now, as a contestant on the Australian version of I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here, he says his profession has harmed his dating life.
In an interview with Tanya Hennessy as part of a tie-in podcast for the show, Hilton claims gay men won’t date him because of his reputation.
“The baggage that I constantly carry with me that’s so visible and heavy, because of who I am and what I do it makes it really hard to date,” Hilton remarked. “The overwhelming majority of gay men don’t like me. That’s hard. I believe everybody deserves love and companionship.”
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Hilton somewhat changed his approach to celebrity gossip following the suicide of 18-year-old college student Tyler Clementi in 2010. The death prompted him to take part in the It Gets Better campaign. He says it was the backlash from his participation in that that opened his eyes to the public’s perception of him.
“I thought I was doing something positive but the response I got to that video shook me to my core,” he claims. “The overwhelming majority of comments said, ‘How dare you make an It Gets Better video. You’re a hypocrite, you’re a bully. You’re part of the problem.’ It made me change everything.”
He continues, “You need to change because I don’t want to possibly contribute to somebody’s death or suicide or whatever it may be. Now I do things so differently.”
That change hasn’t done much to revitalize Hilton’s image, however. He still has trouble landing a date, and says he hasn’t had “sexy times” since 2016.
“I know that I’m a great partner and when I have – in the past – been in relationships, I’ve been an amazing boyfriend,” he asserts. “But it’s really challenging dating when you’re Perez Hilton.”
In the not-so-distant past, Hilton has come under fire for biphobia, joking about asexuals, defending Donald Trump, shaming female celebrities for not having children, and refusing to send his son to dance class so he can grow up “straight.”
Anybody turned on right now?
PollyDarton
He is so insufferable.
TomG
And that is why he cannot get a date.
tameron1
Gays have evolved like everyone else and, sorry, Perez, but nobody likes a nasty bitchy queen these days. Too much drama in an already stressful world run by Nazi Republicans. It’s just not funny any longer.
Cam
Two things
1. He said ““I know that I’m a great partner and when I have – in the past – been in relationships, I’ve been an amazing boyfriend,”….. Ok, then what happened?
2. He didn’t do himself any favors with his behavior on Celebrity Big Brother.
Jared MacBride
No one likes the jerk. Gay has nothing to do with it.
Smith David
I agree. He’s just a terrible man. Sadly, he’s branded him self a mean gossip queen. He should start by offering free BJ’s and see how far that takes him. Honestly though, eww..
SpoogeSF
Right on, Jared! I completely agree. Perez is repulsive – gay or straight!
rbernard
I don’t care what he thinks or does.
winemaker
Like really who gives a ripe rats ass about Perez Hilton or whoever the hell this guy really is?
Cam
I do give him credit for two things. Lance Bass and Neil Patrick Harris wouldn’t have been out without Hilton, and those two seemed to have made more people comfortable with being out.
That said, again, Hilton’s behavior during that reality TV show doesn’t make me think he’d be a great boyfriend.
Mattster
What did he have to do with either of them coming out?
niles
outing someone is a form of abuse
Cam
@niles
No, when people are out in public holding hands, kissing, etc… and counting on the media to not report on them, posting a picture of them walking holding hands down a public street isn’t abuse.
Cam
I do give him credit for two things. Lance Bass and Neil Patrick Harris wouldn’t have been out without Hilton, and those two seemed to have made more people comfortable with being out.
That said, again, Hilton’s behavior during that reality TV show doesn’t make me think he’d be a great boyfriend..
ThomMc1965
I don’t think that the “overwhelming majority of gay men” don’t like him. It’s only the ones who know who he is who don’t like him and most people don’t know or care who he is…
Cam
Ouch!
Me2
Seems like his only reason for changing was to improve the public’s perception of him. He’d probably have more dating success if he’d remained authentic and true to who and what he really is. He’ll never be liked by everyone, so stop trying.
justgeo
A fish out of the water flopping around on the deck to get back in!
Jim
His profession hasn’t hurt his dating life. He has.
LARRY
get yourself into therapy my friend…you are an angry, bitter and insufferable prick…fix that and you might get yourself laid.
tennman
He is unattractive, annoying and has a mean spirit. I am surprised anyone likes him
cliche guevara
“But it’s really challenging dating when you’re Perez Hilton.”
Perez Hilton is a character. Stop being the character.
CNY1983
Honestly, who cares about him? He made his bed now he can lie in it and “abuse himself”. Wasnt he the guy who said awful things about children and teenagers? And didnt he lose weight and look even worse only to correct it with plastic surgery?
No thanks.
mykelb
Sorry, Perez but not everyone deserves love. Those who go around hating on everyone as you do definitely don’t deserve it. No one deserves the negative attention you would bring to a relationship. Find another line of work, hater.
lord.krath
I don’t really know much about this man. All I do know is from clips, excerpts, and any stuff he has appeared in while I was watching. Nothing I’ve seen compels me to care about him or his silly trials and tribulations. People that are obnoxious don’t make for great company. Ain nobody got time for that.
BigRedEO
And in the category of “Well, DUH!”…
itzallan
Boohoo hoo. Whaaaaa!
Sounds like a pity party to me.
Esscourt
Karma’s a bitch!!!!!
jlogb
Such a hag! Made your bed! Sooo John David…
Thad
We’ve crossed paths once, at a party he hosted at the Showboat in Atlantic City. He was nice there and I had fun. Maybe I am the only one in the universe.
ShiningSex
Perceptive isn’t he?
just me
why are you even giving this guy a platform?
cruzerdad
Perez needs to realize he is “an acquired taste.” That said, I have the perfect partner for him … Milo Yiannopoulos. Match made in heaven.
GeorgeOfDaJungle
This has to be the best comment I have seen about either of them! The two of them are absolutely perfect for each other.
Karrnal
Dear Perez; You need a make-over. Let the “Perez” character fade away. Start using your real name. Change professions, get out of the public eye. Perhaps you can outlive “Perez.” Good luck.
niles
uh no
RandomGuy
Wouldn’t it be more correct to say most “people” don’t like him?
Chevelter
All he needs is a personality and ethics transplant.
jesse davis
He thinks he’s worth dating??? He looks like a flat tire to be honest. not that looks are everything, he’s also a namedropping, drug abusing, shit talking, judgmental freak and its karma, I say.
Prax07
Is he rich? If he’s rich AND still can’t find Anyone, then that’s on him.
WSnyder
Being a Social Media ‘Influencer’ [not sure his opinions on anything make a difference to anyone] is a double edged sword. So while you gain notoriety, you’ll get judged by strangers when you put yourself out there. Secondly, WTF does anyone b*tch about not getting a date because of social media ON social media? That’s a complaint you keep to family and friends, you hardly HELP yourself here dumb*ss. His personality is abrasive and annoying. Now there might be some guys out there who might find him appealing BUT because he’s ‘known’ and not popular, they’re hardly going to want to associate with him because they’ll become pariahs. Just look at the guys who innocently took a pic with Aaron Schock not knowing who he was and days later issued a statement claiming they didn’t know who he was. Perez dear, you need to shut the f up and disappear off social media for a few years and when people forget about you, your dating prospects might improve. Maybe. [Maybe not].
Dymension
What. Ever.
glennmcbride
I would change my name too. “Lavandería” means laundromat in Spanish.
IanHunter
Remember when he got really buff and cleaned up his look and attitude? That lasted for about a month.
eddie
Gross. He’s the type of guy that has to pay someone to pretend to love him. Im not for bullying to talking ish like this… but this man made his bed with his behavior towards others he needs to lay on it now.
jdr11201
Yuck,
Not even the devil himself would stand him maybe a blow doll for him … ?
CityguyUSA
Many gay men have self-worth issues that largely come from a world that has told us that we’re worthless.
CNY1983
i hope this is the last time I ever see anything perez hilton again. why would anyone even put up anything about him? hes a snoring bore and crybaby. i feel sorry for his kids.
ScottOnEarth
The hypocrites posting on this story are ridiculous. You’re all being bitchy and unkind….while saying how bitchy and unkind Perez is. He writes a gossip column and used to poke fun at very famous people. That doesn’t make him evil. You’re all judging him based on his job, not his personality. I think the problem for him is that the overwhelming majority of gay men are shallow and self-serving, so he’s probably hanging around those types of gay men.
maxdadmark
Don’t usually chime in on this bullshit, but what an empty, useless person this self-promoting, talentless creature is.
Virpilosus
Generally speaking, you reap what you sow.
PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS
He always came off as simply sand in the vagina annoying (unable to experience but it sounds quite annoying 🙂 ) Always seems he has to portray the character. He was once offered ten million dollars for his website. He should have taken the money and try to live happily with his son…..
Michael1500
GAY MEN don’t like him? I can’t imagine a rescue dog at the city pound liking him.
Desertmuscle8
Ok, I have read many of the comments and most are stingingly true. Perez, do some community or work for the say; the homeless in the Coachella valley. You need to just be a guy who cares and lose the Perez Hilton moniker, its time to retire the name. Don’t worry about the haters…remember you created the persona so let it go away. And please: go to a gym and get fit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IntellectualHomosexual
I have no sympathy whatsoever.
iauajo
ROFLMAO………………………………………………
RobF
Keep drinking that victim Kool Aid, Perez! Very attractive.
mattachinepodcast
Play adult games, win adult prizes.
Virpilosus
He “made a bed,” and now “he’s got to lie in it.” It may not be forever, because there is always the hope for some sort of turn-around and “rehab” of the reputation. But once you’re in his position it’s DIFFICULT to get back integrity and dignity…Get to work, Perez, and don’t whine!
MatthewHall
Hilton is emotionally disturbed. He needs consistent emotional support from a therapist. He clearly doesn’t have supportive friendships. He wouldn’t be so troubled and neurotic if he did.
o.codone
For me it’s that nasty gray beard and the cloying smile. Your 15 minutes is up. Sure, you hit it kinda big, made some money, became sorta famous. But everybody got sick of you fast, really fast. Especially with those kids and the Madonna friendship and your mother and all that. Yuck, just yuck. Go away.
nitejonboy
Well, PEREZ, when you’re as ugly on the inside as you are on the outside ( oops, did I say that out loud ? ), and have basically been a piece of shit your entire career to the gay community, no you’re not gonna find decent guys who want to date you….my advice ? Go straight like you want your son to…there are bound to be some desperate straight women out there…wait, no,not even a desperate straight woman would touch that.
ricdardc1
…as Momma would say, what’s a girl to do in times like these.