Gay contestant on american idol

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'American Idol' Contestants Who Came Out After the Show

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Former ‘American Idol’ contestant Sanjaya Malakar comes out as bisexual

American Idol Stars Who Have Been Open About Their Sexuality

Though he understood he was taking a risk by embracing his identity, Verraros knew what he was doing mattered. He married Bill Brennan in a traditional ceremony in September , before Illinois recognized same-sex marriage. They split in , and Verranos went on to wed Sean Michael Buck seen above — legally this time!