Ricky Martin sat down with the ladies at The Talk this morning to discuss that M4M “missed connections” ad Gus Kenworthy posted to his Instagram page after bumping into the Latin heartthrob over the weekend.
Just to recap: After running into them at the Oscars, Gus seemed to imply that he and his boyfriend, Matthew Wilkas, are kinda sorta maybe possibly interested in hooking up with Ricky and his husband, Jwan Yosef.
Related: Gus Kenworthy and his boyfriend post M4M ad seeking to “connect” with Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef
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Living La Vida Lonely – m4m (LA, California)
Us: We were wearing black Ralph Lauren tuxedos, mine had little cowboys on it. You: You were also both wearing tuxedos because… well, because it was the Oscar’s and everybody does. You and your husband stood out though. Partly because you’re both gorgeous but also because you’re literally @ricky_martin & @jwanyosef. The four of us chatted and laughed but then, sadly, got separated in the chaos of the Oscar’s. My bf and I searched for you both for the rest of the night but never found you again. In town for a week. Let’s connect.
Well, good news for Gus! Ricky is most definitely interested!
On The Talk, the blushing singer/actor called Gus’s ad “cute” and “clever” and “special” before calling Gus a “national treasure” and saying he and Jwan were both very “flattered.”
“We will definitely connect,” Ricky said.
Gus was quick to respond… by saying he clearing his schedule.
*clears schedule for the rest of the week* https://t.co/E1bOeAPLYq
— Gus Kenworthy (@guskenworthy) March 6, 2018
Just remember, fellas: Pics or it didn’t happen!
crowebobby
Hot gay 46 gets a call from even hotter gay 26? You bet there’ll be a meeting.
Hussain-TheCanadian
Damn Ricky is so beautiful; I don’t blame Gus at all, may I suggest hand cuffs and candles???
Donston
Even if that’s how you get down it’s kinda tacky to be putting something so suggestive on social media considering Ricky is married with kids. But Gus is probably more interested in attention than Ricky Martin, ’cause he wouldn’t need to go through social media to find them.
QNetter
Have you not seen Ricky’s recent publicity for VERSACE in which he spoke in praise of, and for more openness about, open gay relationships?
Donston
His words in that interview were so convoluted that it was impossible to tell who he was talking about or even exactly what he was about. Either way, even if that’s how you get down you still have young kids. It’s not something you’d want widely publicized. But I was speaking on Gus, not Ricky. For him to put something on social media like that makes him look supremely lame and desperate as it wouldn’t at all be difficult to contact Martin. That was about attention not trying to contact Ricky Martin.
geb1966
And it never crossed your mind that it was a joke…I’d suggest dislodging the stick and rereading it.
Bryguyf69
What’s tacky is your inability to understand humor. It was a PARODY of hookup ads. Watch carefully, Julie Chen even pointed that out for dense humor-impaired people like you. And Martin took it that way, calling it “clever.” Both Chen and I are straight, yet we got the whimsical humor. Perhaps you were clouded with personal issues. Projection? Duh!
spacecadet
Well said BryGuyf69! Some people here are haters who just like to complain and are bitter.
LABrad
Really? They’re actually publicizing this? Yuck.
If it was me, the fact that this is being covered on the internet would be such a turn off, I wouldn’t even be into it anymore.
happiness17
LABrad-The whole thing is ridiculous. Gus Kenworthy and his boyfriend want to hang out with Ricky Martin and his husband. No big deal at all.
It’s certainly NOT newsworthy. The media has blown all of this way out of proportion.
Bryguyf69
Er, you do realize that it was a joke, right? It was a PARODY of hookup ads. Watch carefully, Julie Chen even pointed that out for dense humor-impaired people like you. And Martin took it that way, calling it “clever.” Both Chen and I are straight, yet we got the whimsical humor. Perhaps you were clouded with personal issues. Projection?
LABrad
Bryguyf69 You’re right. It was just a “parody”. Cuz if it was real, that would be wrong. We are just as monogamous as straight people. I promise. We would never do anything like that.
Billy Budd
It is a pity that XY and XY cromosomes do not allow for reproduction. Imagine the kids Martin and Kenworthy could produce.
Canouan
Time to start a fund to buy some of you a sense of humor, because some are certainly not getting Gus’ humor. Very sad
spacecadet
Well said!
balehead
Don’t get the Humour?? Whats so funny about being a total “Mediaslore” like Gus?…
kinda sad actually…
caseymck
I let myself have 2 full hours of joy and exhilaration after seeing this article and before diving into the wreck that is the queerty firing squad. It was such an awesome post, it actually let me forget that there would be a voice of judgment and joylessness that would try and crush the spirit of affection and adventure that this ad bubbles over with. I love that the ad was funny, respectful, unapologetic, and sexy–all the things a post like that SHOULD be. Appreciating sex with multiple partners and refusing to apologize for it is both hot and healing. What does it heal? The years of shame that come from the demonization of gay sex, and specifically gay polyamory. For those of you who think you’re the voice of moral authority in this comment section: your self-righteousness isn’t a morally superior stance; it’s a display of narrow-mindedness and stunted imagination. Not ONCE have I ever seen a meaningful correlation between polyamory and bad parenting or bad partnering. If anything–and I think we hear and see it in these small-minded posts–conforming to a heteronormative model of exclusive monogamy often produces bitterness and envy toward those brave enough to pursue their desires. There was nothing vulgar or negative about this ad; to speak openly of one’s desires is healthy and admirable. It makes me sad that even some LGBT people think of their own feelings and desires as improper or corrupt. The words of this ad are complimentary and kind and full of acceptance. What could possibly be wrong with that? What’s the worst message that can come out of this ad? “Huh, seems like these guys might dig each other. Maybe they’ll have fun.” Open your eyes and hearts, people. The depth of your exploration and spontaneity take nothing away from the depth of your commitment to one partner or to the depth of the intensity with which you love, provided you’re loving for good reasons. I grew up having to negotiate the weird, ever-shifting, and blurry lines with which non-conforming gay sex was drawn by judgmental voices like yours–voices of the Church, of the Law, of Anita Bryant and Jerry Friggin’ Falwell. This communication, whether it’s meant as a jest or as an invitation, is a beautiful and welcome sign that the blurriness that used to oppress us is now fading. This ad is an act of courage and class; and did I mention it was hot? Love to you four, and to everyone who protects and celebrates queer people coming together. <3
caseymck
I let myself have 2 full hours of joy and exhilaration after seeing this article and before diving into the wreck that is the queerty firing squad. It was such an awesome post, it actually let me forget that there would be a voice of judgment and joylessness that would try and crush the spirit of affection and adventure that this ad bubbles over with. I love that the ad was funny, respectful, unapologetic, and sexy–all the things a post like that SHOULD be. Appreciating sex with multiple partners and refusing to apologize for it is both hot and healing. What does it heal? The years of shame that come from the demonization of gay sex, and specifically gay polyamory. For those of you who think you’re the voice of moral authority in this comment section: your self-righteousness isn’t a morally superior stance; it’s a display of narrow-mindedness and stunted imagination. Not ONCE have I ever seen a meaningful correlation between polyamory and bad parenting or bad partnering. If anything–and I think we hear and see it in these small-minded posts–conforming to a heteronormative model of exclusive monogamy often produces bitterness and envy toward those brave enough to pursue their desires. There was nothing vulgar or negative about this ad; to speak openly of one’s desires is healthy and admirable. And it’s honest. Now, what’s NOT honest is posting a CL ad, claiming to be the next incarnation of James Dean, inviting me over, and turning out to be a boarder in your mother’s basement with a colostomy bag and open sores. But that’s for another day. Anyways, It makes me sad that even some LGBT people think of their own feelings and desires as improper or corrupt. The words of this ad are complimentary and kind and full of acceptance. What could possibly be wrong with that? What’s the worst message that can come out of this ad? “Huh, seems like these guys might dig each other. Maybe they’ll have fun.” Open your eyes and hearts, people. The depth of your exploration and spontaneity take nothing away from the depth of your commitment to one partner or to the depth of the intensity with which you love, provided you’re loving for good reasons. I grew up having to negotiate the weird, ever-shifting, and blurry lines with which non-conforming gay sex was drawn by judgmental voices like yours–voices of the Church, of the Law, of Anita Bryant and Jerry Friggin’ Falwell. This communication, whether it’s meant as a jest or as an invitation, is a beautiful and welcome sign that the blurriness that used to oppress us is now fading. This ad is an act of courage and class; and did I mention it was hot? Love to you four, and to everyone who protects and celebrates queer people coming together. <3
caseymck
Oops. Read the “reply,” not the original. Thanks, Casey
LABrad
caseymck I don’t know what “firing squad” you’re talking about, but I’m assuming I was part of it.
I said that if I was one of the people involved, I would never want it posted in the news… no matter how cute it was. Nobody thinks they shouldn’t hook up. And nobody here thinks sex outside of marriage, or 3 ways or groups are sinful. It’s just cringy that it’s been publicly used as entertainment fodder.
Maybe you’ve been in a coma, but Jerry Falwell is dead, same sex marriage is legal and so is “gay polyamory”, and we very effectively destroyed Anita Bryant in the 70s.
ingyaom
Why was Gus at the “Oscar’s”, anyway?
Josh447
Who wouldn’t want to “connect” up with THAT?! If they can wrangle with all the raging hormones those four would produce in the same room, then go for it!
Oh yes, regarding the darling children; they’re called …. babysitters.
Notright
It’s really sad that now even olympic atheletes are clamoring for attention with these PR stunts. First Adam Rippon wearing a leather harness and now this…Anyway take this survey to figure out how likely it is you will find a lover soon. https://packedman.com/will-you-find-love/