Singer and reality TV star Todrick Hall has finally spoken out following his loss on Celebrity Big Brother and the fan backlash he earned during his tenure on the show.
Hall, 36, earned the ire of viewers during his stint on Celebrity Big Brother via his dastardly playing tactics and comments about his housemates. He canceled all interviews following his loss on the season finale, giving further ammunition to critics who accused him of being a sore loser.
In the wake of said loss, Hall’s former assistant, Tommy Italiano, came forward to claim Hall sexually, verbally, and emotionally harasses his employees. Italiano also corroborated past allegations that Hall didn’t always pay his collaborators.
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Hall finally decided to address the charges via an Instagram post Saturday, on the eve of his new tour. In it, he claimed his silence following Big Brother had nothing to do with his gameplay or the allegations. Rather, the singer claims, he stayed silent out of respect for his fans.
“I haven’t avoided press because I’m afraid to comment on my experience on big brother, but more to protect myself and my mental health to make sure I could actually get my show on stage and fulfill my obligations to my fans and my PAID employees,” he wrote.
“I have no desire to prove myself to people who were never rooting for me to begin with, but I do want to say to my fans that I will be commenting on my experience once the show is open, because I feel you deserve it. Thanks to everyone who watched and supported me in the bb house,” he concluded. “It was the most difficult thing I’ve ever done, but I’m glad I did it.”
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“I am a human being, a real one…I’m not always nice, not always kind nor have I ever claimed to be,” he added. “I’m very flawed, I’m a work in progress, but that’s the beauty of being human. I have made a ton of mistakes in my life and I will continue to make mistakes, some publicly and some privately.”
Hall concluded the message by thanking his fans for their continued support.
Cam
Multiple people have said he didn’t pay them for work done. As far as I’m concerned nothing else he says matters until those people are paid and he apologizes to them.
Polaro
The fact he did that is very troubling to me. Even if he were to make those people whole, it does not change the fact that he believed that to be OK. I guess it goes to good, old-fashioned character.
Polaro
He is an example of the new youth mindset of self-importance, inflated ego, and diminished empathy. This isn’t new, but it does seem more prevalent, driven by social media. Perhaps he will learn something from this and grow. I’m not betting on it though.
radiooutmike
New youth mindset? I’m not disagreeing with your point. But he is 36 years OLD.
kish
They said mindset, nothing about chronological age.
THAT Steve
It’s not limited to youth.
Polaro
I think this phenomena is more prevalent with young folks due to growing up immersed in social media, but I do agree it is not unique to them. I did not know he was 36…go figure. Still, he’s young to this old man.
Yooper
The only shock would be if he really has “fans”.
jackscott
He acts like pure trash. I hope any performer going on tour with him gets paid up front!
SDR94103
she nasty. go away.
Kentclark1967
I knew he was popular in Gay circles,and was really looking forward to getting to know who he was on Big Brother…Boy,He didn’t dissappoint…disappoint… glad I watched the BB After Hours live video feeds…Disgusting and repulsive behavior.It shows a certain character when you you talk about people the way he did.He is not special.Ask any random person on the streets of any city,and they won’t know who he is or they will by his immature and narcissistic behavior.Just fade away little no talent…fade away…not that he was ever relevant Hahaha
Mack
I’m not a big fan of BB but I did watch a few episodes and thought him to be a pure bitch. I know the idea is to eliminate as much competition as possible and win, but this guy took it too far.
mailliw110
Should I know who he is?
powersthatbe
Ooh, I’m gonna sit back and see this one play out. I’m a fan, but I also know the power of ego and success on one’s soul.
*Grabs some popcorn*
judysdad
Why-oh-why do so many reality shows continue to feature the most stereotypical and offensively feminine gay men when they’re putting a cast together? There are plenty of gay men to choose from who are masculine, non-stereotypical and cool.
I think the producers of these shows are willfully homophobic.
ShiningSex
Actually you’re comment is more homophobic.
More masculine? Girl sit down!
They put them on because they’re “celebs” even I hate Todrick. Carson was hilarious.
Femqueens are wonderful, colorful, and have a good sense of humor compared to boring “straight acting” (i say that because so many idiot gay men say stupid sh*t like that). Name some masculine gay celebs that would actually be “entertaining”. I’ll wait…………..crickets………………..crickets……………………………………………………………crickets!
THAT Steve
Hall hits a zero for me with my sexual preferences but what I prefer doesn’t make others lesser because they don’t fall into that category. There’s nothing objective about who you’re attracted to. That said, I’ve enjoyed his videos prior to his showing what really matters, his character.
Cam
So it’s homophobic to put a feminine guy on the show but not a masculine guy?
auburnalum01
I love Carson, but I don’t disagree. I know it takes all kinds. But whenever reality shows choose gay cast members, they always go for the GAYEST men possible. Case in point: Ariana Grande’s weird brother on BB. It would be nice if just once, you see a gay person that doesn’t come off so stereotypical.
ShiningSex
He’s an awful person. Wish he’d go away!
TimidTim
Masculine gay entertainers? How about the founding members of punk legend group Hüsker Dü, the lead singer of the Magnetic Fields, Michael Stipe, Billy Joe Armstrong, Lou Reed, and this is just the alternative rock genre of music so we’re just scraping the surface.
Kangol2
Carson Kressley was the highlight of that show. Too bad he didn’t win, though he was the fan favorite. Todrick damaged his cred for years to come!
auburnalum01
I enjoyed Todrick on Drag Race, but not so much on BB. He and Carson are supposed to be friends, and the way Todrick treated him was dirty.