Though they were never an official public couple, it appears that actors Richard Madden and Brandon Flynn have ended their all but certain relationship.
The Sun reports that the “best pals” and “roommates” had a huge fallout, have cut ties and are no longer sharing their Los Angeles home.
Even more telling are reports that Flynn, who was hired to be the face of an upcoming Versace campaign, has asked the fashion house to leave Madden off the invite list for a December party.
“Brandon has made it clear he doesn’t want to see Richard because he asked the team at Versace not to invite him to a party they are having at the beginning of December,” a source told The Sun.
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“Richard has been dressed by the brand a few times and he spoke with (Elton John’s friend) Donatella Versace to prepare for his role as John Reid in Rocketman.
“But as they are working with Brandon now, they are respecting his wishes and haven’t asked Richard to attend the bash.”
The Game of Thrones and 13 Reasons Why stars were rumored to be an item over the summer, attracting attention from tabloids and even the New York Times.
When the Times asked Madden if he was bothered by all the interest in his love life, he “shrugged, unbothered by the question but in no hurry to answer it, either. ‘I just keep my personal life personal. I’ve never talked about my relationships.’”
Donston
Brandon is still liking Richard’s pics on Instagram. So, them hating each other for several months and Brandon wanting nothing to do with him doesn’t really add up. Unless they’re still together and are together for years we’ll likely never get “confirmation” of a relationship or a break-up. Though I wouldn’t be surprised if this was planted by Richard’s team in order to distance himself from Brandon and same-sex romantic, sexual, relationship rumors.
jjose712
It’s funny that the media refused to publish they were dating (even some insinuated) but nobody has a problem to claim (based only on rumours) that they break
Donston
It is funny how so much of the media didn’t even want to touch the rumors of them being together, yet everyone is reporting on the supposed breakup. The Sun’s story doesn’t really add up, but more than likely they’re no longer together. Now, Richard can focus on his career and reminding people that he’s into chicks. While Brandon knows better than to try to have a serious relationship with a closeted, “confused” guy who’s trying to be an A-lister above all else. It’s probably best for both parties.
cwaigy
Well Richard Madden is simply mega uber sexy stunning gorgeous and I, for one, would definitely romance him. Sexy Richard sexy Richard
D P
I’m with cwaigy. Oh, that I were a fly on the wall while these two were together…
OzJosh
LOL. The Sun is unquestionably the most scurrilous and unreliable publication in the world, with the possible exception of The National Enquirer. They’ve repeatedly been caught making up entire stories, and paid the price. Repeating any claims from them is a joke.
Donston
Yes, The Sun is a joke. But I suspect this was purposely put out there by Richard or Brandon’s team. There had been no reporting on them from gossip sites in months. Then there’s suddenly this story. Something tells me the story itself is mostly garbage considering that they still communicate on each other’s social media. But I do believe that they’re no longer together.
When folks who aren’t that comfortable being legit “out” or are really confused about the type of person they want to be with and love are looking to “experiment”, it’s best to do it with someone else who is also looking to “experiment” and/or who is also on the DL. Trying to test the waters and build a relationship with non-closeted, gay-identifying people is not the way to go. Because more than anything, being “gay” means you prefer same-sex bond, you prefer love from your gender and can have some strong and substantial passionate, emotional, affection, relationship connections with your sex. And it means that you fully embrace that. Don’t be out here breaking people’s hearts if you know that you’re not genuinely in it and/or aren’t willing to make any legit sacrifices. But Brandon is young, and Richard is handsome. So, I can see how he got caught up. Hopefully, it’s a lessen learned.
Donston
I will say that the story could have been made up in order to instigate Richard and Brandon confirming and defending their relationship and/or causing them to be more overt in their PDA. That would equate to gossip sites getting more clicks and getting more use out of them. But I doubt that’s the case.
Boone
It’s basically Der Sturmer with tits.
chupacabra
I would kiss PWWO for one night with Mr. Madden…….. no. NOT!!!!
batesmotel
This sounds like a National Enquirer fictitious story. How do these hacks sleep at night.
Jack Meoff
Who?
pscheck2
To be or not to be………(CLOSETED!)!