The ‘Let’s Make a Deal,’ host opens up about his homosexuality.
Wayne Brady wants to give you an update. Wayne Brady has an important update to share. People The report was a Let’s Do a Deal The host has revealed that he’s pansexual. Brady shared his story of how he came out and the reasons he kept it hidden.
People They noted that Brady was at home, in Malibu Canyon, with his daughter Maile and ex-wife Mandie Taketa. Brady said that Taketa had been the first person to whom he revealed his sexual orientation after conducting some research. He stated that his preferred way of identifying is as a pansexual. “Pan” to him means that you can be attracted by anyone, whether they identify as bisexuals, non-binaries, or transsexuals. It means being able to feel attraction from everyone. “I think that, for now at least, is where I should be.”
Brady admitted that at times he felt attracted by men, but he never pursued it due to his upbringing or the current state of the planet. What does it mean to feel an attraction towards men? This is what the TV host asked about his experience. What does it mean if I feel something?GaysBut what if you feel?What are you waiting for?For another [man]… It’s still homosexual. The top hat was just a tack on to the suit.
Brady has always been an advocate for the LGBTQ community. Brady said that he has “always been a sham”, because he was not completely honest about his sexuality, either with other people or even with himself. The 51-year-old said, “I could speak out about Black issues because I can’t hide that. It’s okay to pretend that you’re an ally. But until that day when you’re able say: “This is who I’m, and I’d like to stand beside you,” that’s… “I always wanted to see that day.”
Brady, who is not currently dating anyone, feels grateful that he has the freedom to be himself. He also stressed that he still has “work” to do on this self-discovery journey so that he can be a “single, open-minded pansexual can make a decision and be free and open to other people.”