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| 2015— || ''[[I Am Cait]]'' || [[E!]] || [[Caitlyn Jenner]] || Reality series focusing on gender transition of Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner |
| 2015— || ''[[I Am Cait]]'' || [[E!]] || [[Caitlyn Jenner]] || Reality series focusing on gender transition of Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner |
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| 2014— || ''[[Opposite Worlds]]'' || [[Syfy]] || Jeffry Celle || Jeffry is on "Team Chronos" which started the game in "Future World".<ref>[http://www.syfy.com/oppositeworlds/contestants/jeffry Contestants: Jeffry]</ref><ref>[http://www.tvgrapevine.com/2013-12-12-08-05-13/opposite-worlds/5608-opposite-worlds-cast-jeffery-calle Opposite Worlds Cast: Jeffry Celle]</ref> |
| 2014— || ''[[Opposite Worlds]]'' || [[Syfy]] || Jeffry Celle || Jeffry is on "Team Chronos" which started the game in "Future World".<ref>[http://www.syfy.com/oppositeworlds/contestants/jeffry Contestants: Jeffry]</ref><ref>[http://www.tvgrapevine.com/2013-12-12-08-05-13/opposite-worlds/5608-opposite-worlds-cast-jeffery-calle Opposite Worlds Cast: Jeffry Celle] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202105447/http://www.tvgrapevine.com/2013-12-12-08-05-13/opposite-worlds/5608-opposite-worlds-cast-jeffery-calle |date=2014-02-02 }}</ref> |
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| 2014— || ''[[King of the Nerds]]'' || [[TBS (U.S. TV channel)|TBS]] || Xander Jeanneret (season 2)||Xander is a gay gamer, or "gaymer" for short.<ref>[http://www.thebacklot.com/meet-xander-the-adorable-gaymer-on-tbs-reality-competition-king-of-the-nerds/01/2014/ Meet Xander, The Adorable “Gaymer” On TBS’ Reality Competition “King Of The Nerds”]</ref><ref>[http://www.thebacklot.com/meet-xander-the-adorable-gaymer-on-tbs-reality-competition-king-of-the-nerds/01/2014/ Meet Xander, The Adorable “Gaymer” On TBS’ Reality Competition “King Of The Nerds”]</ref><br> |
| 2014— || ''[[King of the Nerds]]'' || [[TBS (U.S. TV channel)|TBS]] || Xander Jeanneret (season 2)||Xander is a gay gamer, or "gaymer" for short.<ref>[http://www.thebacklot.com/meet-xander-the-adorable-gaymer-on-tbs-reality-competition-king-of-the-nerds/01/2014/ Meet Xander, The Adorable “Gaymer” On TBS’ Reality Competition “King Of The Nerds”]</ref><ref>[http://www.thebacklot.com/meet-xander-the-adorable-gaymer-on-tbs-reality-competition-king-of-the-nerds/01/2014/ Meet Xander, The Adorable “Gaymer” On TBS’ Reality Competition “King Of The Nerds”]</ref><br> |
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| 2012— || ''[[Shahs of Sunset]]'' || [[Bravo (US TV channel)|Bravo]] || Reza Farahan<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/shahs-of-sunset-bravo-reza-farahan-gay-religion-298213 'Shahs of Sunset' Star Reza Farahan Says He's Prepared to Take the Heat]</ref> || |
| 2012— || ''[[Shahs of Sunset]]'' || [[Bravo (US TV channel)|Bravo]] || Reza Farahan<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/shahs-of-sunset-bravo-reza-farahan-gay-religion-298213 'Shahs of Sunset' Star Reza Farahan Says He's Prepared to Take the Heat]</ref> || |
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| 2012 || ''[[Full Metal Jousting]]'' || [[History (U.S. TV channel)|History]] || Jake Nodar<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2012/02/jake-nodar-full-metal-jousting-interview Interview with Jake Nodar of "Full Metal Jousting"]</ref> || |
| 2012 || ''[[Full Metal Jousting]]'' || [[History (U.S. TV channel)|History]] || Jake Nodar<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2012/02/jake-nodar-full-metal-jousting-interview Interview with Jake Nodar of "Full Metal Jousting"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216213301/http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2012/02/jake-nodar-full-metal-jousting-interview |date=2012-02-16 }}</ref> || |
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| 2012— || ''[[Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta]]'' || [[VH1]] || [[Joseline Hernandez]] <br> [[Mimi Faust]] <br> [[K. Michelle]] <br> Ariane Davis <br> [[Kalenna Harper]] <br> Jessica Dime <br> [[Margeaux Simms]] <br> Ashley Nicole <br> Tommie Lee <br> D. Smith <br> Chris Gould <br> Melissa Scott <br> Jasmine Washington <br> Keanna Arnold || Joseline is openly [[bisexual]] and has had sexual encounters with fellow cast members Mimi, Jessica Dime and Tommie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/television/2012/08/04/love-and-hip-hop-star-comes-out-bisexual|title=Love and Hip Hop Star Comes Out as Bisexual - Advocate.com|work=The Advocate}}</ref><br> Mimi prefers "[[sexual fluidity|no labels]]". She has had sexual encounters with Joseline, dated Chris and is dating a woman.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/257319/mimi-faust-lesbian-chris-explain-relationship-to-ariane/|title=Is Mimi Faust a Lesbian? Mimi and Chris Explain the Details of Their Relationship to Ariane|work=VH1}}</ref> <br> Although only hinted on the show, K has identified as bisexual in interviews.<ref>{{cite web|title=K Michelle Tells All on the RCMS: "I'm a Bisexual Woman"|url=http://v103.cbslocal.com/2014/10/15/k-michelle-tells-all-on-the-rcms-im-a-bi-sexual-woman/|publisher=V-103|date=October 15, 2014}}</ref> <br> Ariane expresses her bi-curiosity in the second season, before coming out as a [[lesbian]] and dating DJ Toni K.<ref>{{cite web|title=Who is Ariane's Girlfriend, DJ Toni K?|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/23412/who-is-arianes-girlfriend-dj-toni-k/|work=VH1|publisher=Viacom|date=June 1, 2015}}</ref> <br> Kalenna is openly bisexual and her relationship with Ashley is featured on the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/133987/love-hip-hop-atlanta-reunion-bonus-footage-kalenna-explains-why-shes-bisexual/|title=Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Reunion Bonus Footage: Kalenna Explains Why She’s Bisexual|work=VH1}}</ref> <br>Jessica's sexual tryst with Joseline is a major storyline in season four, and in season six, she dates Alexis Skyy. <ref>http://www.vh1.com/news/199219/is-there-hope-joseline-could-drink-from-the-fountain-of-dime-again/</ref><br> Margeaux is openly bisexual and dating model Merike Palmiste.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tmz.com/2015/12/03/lhha-margo-simms-merike-palmiste-fired/|title='LOVE & HIP HOP: ATLANTA' STARS: WE GOT FIRED & JOB-BLOCKED BY EXECS|work=TMZ}}</ref> <br> Ashley Nicole is a lesbian and in the fourth season introduces her girlfriend of two years, Jamie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/35221/ashley-nicole-is-not-into-kirk-because-shes-into-girls/|title=Ashley Nicole Is Not Into Kirk (Because She’s Into Girls)|work=VH1}}</ref><br>Tommie's sexual tryst with Joseline is a major storyline in season five, although it is unclear how she identifies sexually.<ref>http://www.vh1.com/news/270857/tommie-joseline-hernandez-drunken-threesome-stevie-j/</ref><br> D. Smith is a [[trans woman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/257375/who-is-d-smith-first-transgender-woman-love-hip-hop-grammy-winner/|title=Who Is D. Smith? Meet the Grammy-Winning Producer Making History as the First Transgender Woman on Love & Hip Hop|work=VH1}}</ref><br> Chris is a [[trans man]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/257242/chris-gould-gender-identity-mimi-faust-touch-me-not/|title=Chris Candidly Explains His Gender Identity and Clarifies What a "Touch-Me-Not" Is|work=VH1}}</ref> <br>Melissa is openly [[lesbian]].<ref>https://thegavoice.com/melissa-scott-on-growing-chris-brown-scandal-traxx-girls-is-reviewing-its-options-with-legal-counsel/</ref> <br>Jasmine and Keanna are openly bisexual and in a [[polyamory|polyamorous]] relationship with Rod.<ref>http://www.vh1.com/news/306150/kirk-cheated-with-jasmine-keanna-three-way-rod/</ref> |
| 2012— || ''[[Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta]]'' || [[VH1]] || [[Joseline Hernandez]] <br> [[Mimi Faust]] <br> [[K. Michelle]] <br> Ariane Davis <br> [[Kalenna Harper]] <br> Jessica Dime <br> [[Margeaux Simms]] <br> Ashley Nicole <br> Tommie Lee <br> D. Smith <br> Chris Gould <br> Melissa Scott <br> Jasmine Washington <br> Keanna Arnold || Joseline is openly [[bisexual]] and has had sexual encounters with fellow cast members Mimi, Jessica Dime and Tommie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/television/2012/08/04/love-and-hip-hop-star-comes-out-bisexual|title=Love and Hip Hop Star Comes Out as Bisexual - Advocate.com|work=The Advocate}}</ref><br> Mimi prefers "[[sexual fluidity|no labels]]". She has had sexual encounters with Joseline, dated Chris and is dating a woman.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/257319/mimi-faust-lesbian-chris-explain-relationship-to-ariane/|title=Is Mimi Faust a Lesbian? Mimi and Chris Explain the Details of Their Relationship to Ariane|work=VH1}}</ref> <br> Although only hinted on the show, K has identified as bisexual in interviews.<ref>{{cite web|title=K Michelle Tells All on the RCMS: "I'm a Bisexual Woman"|url=http://v103.cbslocal.com/2014/10/15/k-michelle-tells-all-on-the-rcms-im-a-bi-sexual-woman/|publisher=V-103|date=October 15, 2014}}</ref> <br> Ariane expresses her bi-curiosity in the second season, before coming out as a [[lesbian]] and dating DJ Toni K.<ref>{{cite web|title=Who is Ariane's Girlfriend, DJ Toni K?|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/23412/who-is-arianes-girlfriend-dj-toni-k/|work=VH1|publisher=Viacom|date=June 1, 2015}}</ref> <br> Kalenna is openly bisexual and her relationship with Ashley is featured on the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/133987/love-hip-hop-atlanta-reunion-bonus-footage-kalenna-explains-why-shes-bisexual/|title=Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Reunion Bonus Footage: Kalenna Explains Why She’s Bisexual|work=VH1}}</ref> <br>Jessica's sexual tryst with Joseline is a major storyline in season four, and in season six, she dates Alexis Skyy. <ref>http://www.vh1.com/news/199219/is-there-hope-joseline-could-drink-from-the-fountain-of-dime-again/</ref><br> Margeaux is openly bisexual and dating model Merike Palmiste.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tmz.com/2015/12/03/lhha-margo-simms-merike-palmiste-fired/|title='LOVE & HIP HOP: ATLANTA' STARS: WE GOT FIRED & JOB-BLOCKED BY EXECS|work=TMZ}}</ref> <br> Ashley Nicole is a lesbian and in the fourth season introduces her girlfriend of two years, Jamie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/35221/ashley-nicole-is-not-into-kirk-because-shes-into-girls/|title=Ashley Nicole Is Not Into Kirk (Because She’s Into Girls)|work=VH1}}</ref><br>Tommie's sexual tryst with Joseline is a major storyline in season five, although it is unclear how she identifies sexually.<ref>http://www.vh1.com/news/270857/tommie-joseline-hernandez-drunken-threesome-stevie-j/</ref><br> D. Smith is a [[trans woman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/257375/who-is-d-smith-first-transgender-woman-love-hip-hop-grammy-winner/|title=Who Is D. Smith? Meet the Grammy-Winning Producer Making History as the First Transgender Woman on Love & Hip Hop|work=VH1}}</ref><br> Chris is a [[trans man]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/257242/chris-gould-gender-identity-mimi-faust-touch-me-not/|title=Chris Candidly Explains His Gender Identity and Clarifies What a "Touch-Me-Not" Is|work=VH1}}</ref> <br>Melissa is openly [[lesbian]].<ref>https://thegavoice.com/melissa-scott-on-growing-chris-brown-scandal-traxx-girls-is-reviewing-its-options-with-legal-counsel/</ref> <br>Jasmine and Keanna are openly bisexual and in a [[polyamory|polyamorous]] relationship with Rod.<ref>http://www.vh1.com/news/306150/kirk-cheated-with-jasmine-keanna-three-way-rod/</ref> |
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| 2011— || ''[[Platinum Hit]]'' || [[Bravo (US TV network)|Bravo]] || [[Scotty Granger]] || Granger is the brother of NBA player [[Danny Granger]] and the great nephew of gospel singer [[Mahalia Jackson]].<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv/scotty-granger-platnoop". ref>inum-hit Meet Scotty Granger, the "Solo Gay" on Bravo's "Platinum Hit"]</ref> |
| 2011— || ''[[Platinum Hit]]'' || [[Bravo (US TV network)|Bravo]] || [[Scotty Granger]] || Granger is the brother of NBA player [[Danny Granger]] and the great nephew of gospel singer [[Mahalia Jackson]].<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv/scotty-granger-platnoop". ref>inum-hit Meet Scotty Granger, the "Solo Gay" on Bravo's "Platinum Hit"]</ref> |
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| 2011— || ''[[Face Off (TV series)|Face Off]]'' || [[Syfy]] || Marcel Banks (Season 1) <br> Gage Hubbard (Season 1)<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2011/01/face-off-syfy-team-gay Meet "Team Gay" From Syfy's New Reality Competition "Face Off"]</ref>|| Competition series featuring special effects makeup artists. |
| 2011— || ''[[Face Off (TV series)|Face Off]]'' || [[Syfy]] || Marcel Banks (Season 1) <br> Gage Hubbard (Season 1)<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2011/01/face-off-syfy-team-gay Meet "Team Gay" From Syfy's New Reality Competition "Face Off"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110129225551/http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2011/01/face-off-syfy-team-gay |date=2011-01-29 }}</ref>|| Competition series featuring special effects makeup artists. |
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| 2011— || {{hs|Voice}}''[[The Voice (U.S. TV series)|The Voice]]'' || [[NBC]] || [[Vicci Martinez]] (season 1) <br> [[Frenchie Davis]] (season 1) <br> [[Beverly McClellan]] (season 1) <br> [[Nakia]] (season 1) <br> Erin Martin (season 2) <br> Sarah Golden (season 2)<ref>[http://www.shewired.com/2012/02/14/meet-voices-new-out-contestants-erin-martin-and-sarah-golden Meet 'The Voice's' New Out Contestants: Erin Martin and Sarah Golden]</ref>|| Frenchie Davis did not come out until after her season ended. |
| 2011— || {{hs|Voice}}''[[The Voice (U.S. TV series)|The Voice]]'' || [[NBC]] || [[Vicci Martinez]] (season 1) <br> [[Frenchie Davis]] (season 1) <br> [[Beverly McClellan]] (season 1) <br> [[Nakia]] (season 1) <br> Erin Martin (season 2) <br> Sarah Golden (season 2)<ref>[http://www.shewired.com/2012/02/14/meet-voices-new-out-contestants-erin-martin-and-sarah-golden Meet 'The Voice's' New Out Contestants: Erin Martin and Sarah Golden]</ref>|| Frenchie Davis did not come out until after her season ended. |
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| 2011— || ''[[Geordie Shore]]'' || [[MTV (UK and Ireland)]] || [[Marnie Simpson]]<br>Nathan Henry<ref>[http://www.celebsnow.co.uk/celebrity-news/gaz-beadle-gay-geordie-shore-589156]</ref><br>Elettra Lamborghini ||Henry initially identified as bisexual, before coming out as gay. Simpson and Lamborghini are also bisexual. |
| 2011— || ''[[Geordie Shore]]'' || [[MTV (UK and Ireland)]] || [[Marnie Simpson]]<br>Nathan Henry<ref>[http://www.celebsnow.co.uk/celebrity-news/gaz-beadle-gay-geordie-shore-589156]</ref><br>Elettra Lamborghini ||Henry initially identified as bisexual, before coming out as gay. Simpson and Lamborghini are also bisexual. |
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| 2011—2012 || {{hs|Glee Project}}''[[The Glee Project]]'' || [[Oxygen (TV channel)|Oxygen]] || [[Alex Newell]] (Season 1)<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv/alex-newell-glee-project-kurt-hummel Will Alex Newell be "The Glee Project"'s Kurt Hummel?]</ref> || |
| 2011—2012 || {{hs|Glee Project}}''[[The Glee Project]]'' || [[Oxygen (TV channel)|Oxygen]] || [[Alex Newell]] (Season 1)<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv/alex-newell-glee-project-kurt-hummel Will Alex Newell be "The Glee Project"'s Kurt Hummel?] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013190002/http://www.afterelton.com/tv/alex-newell-glee-project-kurt-hummel |date=2012-10-13 }}</ref> || |
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| 2011 || ''[[Fashion Hunters]]'' || [[Bravo (US TV channel)|Bravo]] || [[Wilson Payamps]]<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2011/11/fashion-hunters-wilson-payamps-interview 10 Questions for "Fashion Hunter" Wilson Payamps]</ref> || |
| 2011 || ''[[Fashion Hunters]]'' || [[Bravo (US TV channel)|Bravo]] || [[Wilson Payamps]]<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2011/11/fashion-hunters-wilson-payamps-interview 10 Questions for "Fashion Hunter" Wilson Payamps] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111026195125/http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2011/11/fashion-hunters-wilson-payamps-interview |date=2011-10-26 }}</ref> || |
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| 2011 || ''[[Mad Fashion]]'' || [[Bravo (US TV channel)|Bravo]] || [[Chris March]] || |
| 2011 || ''[[Mad Fashion]]'' || [[Bravo (US TV channel)|Bravo]] || [[Chris March]] || |
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| 2010— || ''[[Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys]]'' || [[Sundance Channel (United States)|Sundance Channel]] || [[Joel Derfner]] (season 1) <br> Sahil Farooqi (season 1) <br> David Munk (season 1) <br> [[Nathan Hale Williams]] (season 1) <br> Jared Allman (season 2) <br> Peter Depp (season 2) <br> Shane Stevens (season 2) <br> Brent Oscar Young (season 2)<ref>[http://www.outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/4852 'Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys' films in Nashville]</ref> || Season one follows the lives of four women and their gay best friends in New York City. For season two the series moves to Nashville, Tennessee with an entirely new cast. |
| 2010— || ''[[Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys]]'' || [[Sundance Channel (United States)|Sundance Channel]] || [[Joel Derfner]] (season 1) <br> Sahil Farooqi (season 1) <br> David Munk (season 1) <br> [[Nathan Hale Williams]] (season 1) <br> Jared Allman (season 2) <br> Peter Depp (season 2) <br> Shane Stevens (season 2) <br> Brent Oscar Young (season 2)<ref>[http://www.outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/4852 'Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys' films in Nashville]</ref> || Season one follows the lives of four women and their gay best friends in New York City. For season two the series moves to Nashville, Tennessee with an entirely new cast. |
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| 2010– || ''[[Top Chef: Just Desserts]]'' || [[Bravo (US TV channel)|Bravo]] || Vanarin Kuch (season 2) <br> Craig Poirier (season 2) <br> Lina Biancamano (season 2) <br> Orlando Santos (season 2)<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv-on-tap-07-28-2011-top-chef-just-desserts-team-gay TV on Tap: Meet "Top Chef: Just Desserts"' Team Gay]</ref> || |
| 2010– || ''[[Top Chef: Just Desserts]]'' || [[Bravo (US TV channel)|Bravo]] || Vanarin Kuch (season 2) <br> Craig Poirier (season 2) <br> Lina Biancamano (season 2) <br> Orlando Santos (season 2)<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv-on-tap-07-28-2011-top-chef-just-desserts-team-gay TV on Tap: Meet "Top Chef: Just Desserts"' Team Gay] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317041324/http://www.afterelton.com/tv-on-tap-07-28-2011-top-chef-just-desserts-team-gay |date=2012-03-17 }}</ref> || |
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| 2010–2012 || ''[[Bachelor Pad]]'' || [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] || Krisily Kennedy (season one)<ref>[http://www.lifeandstylemag.com/2011/10/bachelor-pad-star-krisily-kennedy-reveals-shes-bisexual.html ''Life & Style'' exclusive: ''Bachelor Pad'' star Krisily Kennedy reveals she's bisexual]</ref> || |
| 2010–2012 || ''[[Bachelor Pad]]'' || [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] || Krisily Kennedy (season one)<ref>[http://www.lifeandstylemag.com/2011/10/bachelor-pad-star-krisily-kennedy-reveals-shes-bisexual.html ''Life & Style'' exclusive: ''Bachelor Pad'' star Krisily Kennedy reveals she's bisexual] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111026192130/http://www.lifeandstylemag.com/2011/10/bachelor-pad-star-krisily-kennedy-reveals-shes-bisexual.html |date=2011-10-26 }}</ref> || |
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| 2010– || {{hs|Fabulous Beekman Boys}}''[[The Fabulous Beekman Boys]]'' || [[Planet Green]] || [[Josh Kilmer-Purcell]] <br /> [[Brent Ridge]] <br> John Hall <br> Doug Plummer <br> Garth Roberts || Series follows author and advertising executive Kilmer-Purcell and his partner Ridge, a former [[Martha Stewart Omnimedia]] executive and geriatric physician, as they work to convert their weekend farm into a profitable brand, Beekman 1802. <br> John Hall (aka Farmer John) brought his goat herd to the farm and assists with the farm's operations. <br> Plummer and Roberts are their neighbors and owners of the [[American Hotel (Sharon Springs, New York)|American Hotel]] in [[Sharon Springs, New York]], where the series is set. |
| 2010– || {{hs|Fabulous Beekman Boys}}''[[The Fabulous Beekman Boys]]'' || [[Planet Green]] || [[Josh Kilmer-Purcell]] <br /> [[Brent Ridge]] <br> John Hall <br> Doug Plummer <br> Garth Roberts || Series follows author and advertising executive Kilmer-Purcell and his partner Ridge, a former [[Martha Stewart Omnimedia]] executive and geriatric physician, as they work to convert their weekend farm into a profitable brand, Beekman 1802. <br> John Hall (aka Farmer John) brought his goat herd to the farm and assists with the farm's operations. <br> Plummer and Roberts are their neighbors and owners of the [[American Hotel (Sharon Springs, New York)|American Hotel]] in [[Sharon Springs, New York]], where the series is set. |
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| 2010–2012 || ''[[RuPaul's Drag U]]'' || [[Logo (TV channel)|Logo]] || [[RuPaul]] <br> [[Lady Bunny]] <br> Nina Flowers (season 1) <br> [[Tammie Brown]] (season 1) <br> Ongina (seasons 1—2) <br> Shannel <br> Pandora Boxx <br> Jujubee <br> Raven <br> Morgan McMichaels <br> Tyra Sanchez (season 2) <br> Bebe Zahara Benet (season 1) <br> Carmen Carrera (season 3) <br> Mariah (season 2) <br> [[Latrice Royale]] <br> Chad Michaels <br> [[Sutan Amrull|Raja]] <br> Alexis Mateo <br> Delta Work <br> [[Sharon Needles]] <br> [[Willam Belli|Willam]] || Each week three biological women are paired with drag "professors" to discover their inner drag queen. RuPaul is the "President" of Drag U and Lady Bunny is a judge and the "Dean of Drag". |
| 2010–2012 || ''[[RuPaul's Drag U]]'' || [[Logo (TV channel)|Logo]] || [[RuPaul]] <br> [[Lady Bunny]] <br> Nina Flowers (season 1) <br> [[Tammie Brown]] (season 1) <br> Ongina (seasons 1—2) <br> Shannel <br> Pandora Boxx <br> Jujubee <br> Raven <br> Morgan McMichaels <br> Tyra Sanchez (season 2) <br> Bebe Zahara Benet (season 1) <br> Carmen Carrera (season 3) <br> Mariah (season 2) <br> [[Latrice Royale]] <br> Chad Michaels <br> [[Sutan Amrull|Raja]] <br> Alexis Mateo <br> Delta Work <br> [[Sharon Needles]] <br> [[Willam Belli|Willam]] || Each week three biological women are paired with drag "professors" to discover their inner drag queen. RuPaul is the "President" of Drag U and Lady Bunny is a judge and the "Dean of Drag". |
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| 2010–2011 || ''[[Work of Art: The Next Great Artist]]'' || [[Bravo (US TV channel)|Bravo]] || John Parot (season 1) <br> Young Sun (season 2)<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2011/08/bravo-work-of-art-return Bravo's "Work of Art" to Return With Much Drama, Sobbing and, Hopefully, Art]</ref> || |
| 2010–2011 || ''[[Work of Art: The Next Great Artist]]'' || [[Bravo (US TV channel)|Bravo]] || John Parot (season 1) <br> Young Sun (season 2)<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2011/08/bravo-work-of-art-return Bravo's "Work of Art" to Return With Much Drama, Sobbing and, Hopefully, Art] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020025114/http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2011/08/bravo-work-of-art-return |date=2012-10-20 }}</ref> || |
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| 2010–2011 || {{hs|A-List: New York}}''[[The A-List: New York]]'' || [[Logo (TV channel)|Logo]] || [[Reichen Lehmkuhl]] <br> Rodiney Santiago <br> [[Mike Ruiz]] <br> [[Austin Armacost]] <br> [[Derek Lloyd Saathoff]] <br> [[Ryan Nickulas]] || Series follows the lives of gay men in New York City. Although not listed as a cast member, Nicklaus's assistant TJ Kelly appeared in every episode. |
| 2010–2011 || {{hs|A-List: New York}}''[[The A-List: New York]]'' || [[Logo (TV channel)|Logo]] || [[Reichen Lehmkuhl]] <br> Rodiney Santiago <br> [[Mike Ruiz]] <br> [[Austin Armacost]] <br> [[Derek Lloyd Saathoff]] <br> [[Ryan Nickulas]] || Series follows the lives of gay men in New York City. Although not listed as a cast member, Nicklaus's assistant TJ Kelly appeared in every episode. |
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| 2007– || ''[[Paranormal State]]'' || [[A&E Network|A&E]] || [[Ryan Buell]] || Buell came out as bisexual in his 2010 memoir.<ref>[http://news-briefs.ew.com/2010/09/13/paranormal-state-ryan-buell/ EW Exclusive: 'Paranormal State' star Ryan Buell comes out in new book]</ref> |
| 2007– || ''[[Paranormal State]]'' || [[A&E Network|A&E]] || [[Ryan Buell]] || Buell came out as bisexual in his 2010 memoir.<ref>[http://news-briefs.ew.com/2010/09/13/paranormal-state-ryan-buell/ EW Exclusive: 'Paranormal State' star Ryan Buell comes out in new book]</ref> |
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| 2007– || ''[[Flipping Out]]'' || [[Bravo (US TV network)|Bravo]] || Jeff Lewis <br> Gage Edward || Series about Lewis, who buys houses and "[[Flipping|flips]]" them for profit. Edward, Lewis's boyfriend, joined the series in season 5 as his assistant.<ref>[http://www.bravotv.com/flipping-out/season-5/bio/gage-edward Bio: Gage Edward]</ref> |
| 2007– || ''[[Flipping Out]]'' || [[Bravo (US TV network)|Bravo]] || Jeff Lewis <br> Gage Edward || Series about Lewis, who buys houses and "[[Flipping|flips]]" them for profit. Edward, Lewis's boyfriend, joined the series in season 5 as his assistant.<ref>[http://www.bravotv.com/flipping-out/season-5/bio/gage-edward Bio: Gage Edward] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110903065428/http://www.bravotv.com/flipping-out/season-5/bio/gage-edward |date=2011-09-03 }}</ref> |
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| 2007 || ''[[Any Dream Will Do (TV series)|Any Dream Will Do]]'' || [[BBC One]] || [[Graham Norton]] <br> [[John Barrowman]] <br> [[Daniel Boys]] || Reality singing competition to cast the lead in a new production of ''[[Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat]]''. Norton was the presenter and Barrowman sat on the judge's panel. |
| 2007 || ''[[Any Dream Will Do (TV series)|Any Dream Will Do]]'' || [[BBC One]] || [[Graham Norton]] <br> [[John Barrowman]] <br> [[Daniel Boys]] || Reality singing competition to cast the lead in a new production of ''[[Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat]]''. Norton was the presenter and Barrowman sat on the judge's panel. |
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| 2006– || ''[[Million Dollar Listing]]'' || [[Bravo (US TV network)|Bravo]] || [[Madison Hildebrand]] <br> [[Josh Flagg]]<ref>[http://www.sdgln.com/news/2011/03/18/sdgln-exclusive-josh-flagg-comes-out-million-dollar-listing-boyfriend-memoir SDGLN EXCLUSIVE: Josh Flagg comes out on Bravo's “Million Dollar Listing,” reveals his boyfriend, discusses memoir]</ref> || |
| 2006– || ''[[Million Dollar Listing]]'' || [[Bravo (US TV network)|Bravo]] || [[Madison Hildebrand]] <br> [[Josh Flagg]]<ref>[http://www.sdgln.com/news/2011/03/18/sdgln-exclusive-josh-flagg-comes-out-million-dollar-listing-boyfriend-memoir SDGLN EXCLUSIVE: Josh Flagg comes out on Bravo's “Million Dollar Listing,” reveals his boyfriend, discusses memoir]</ref> || |
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| 2006– || ''[[HGTV Star]] || [[HGTV]] || [[Vern Yip]] <br> [[David Bromstad]] (season 1) <br> Josh Johnson (season 2; All-Stars)<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/people/2008/8/joshsparklejohnson Interview with Design Star's Josh "Sparkle" Johnson]</ref> <br> Michael Stribling (season 3) <br> Matt Locke (season 3)<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/people/2008/8/mattlocke Interview with "Design Star"'s Matt Locke]</ref> <br> Mikey Verdugo (season 3) <br> Jason Champion (season 4) <br> Nathan Galui (season 4) <br> Trent Hultgren (season 5) <br> Michael Moeller (season 5) <br> Tyler Wisler (season 6)<ref>[http://thenewgay.net/2011/07/tyler-wisler-of-%E2%80%9Cdesign-star%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%93-just-your-average-gay-dad.html TNG Interview: Tyler Wisler of “Design Star” – Just Your Average Gay Dad]</ref> <br> Leslie Ezelle (season 6; All-Stars) <br> Kevin Grace (season 6) <br> Karl Sponholtz (season 6)<ref>[http://gaychicagonews.com/blog/2011/07/20/%E2%80%9Cdesign%E2%80%9D-for-living-an-interview-with-kevin-grace-and-karl-sponholtz/ “Design” for Living: An Interview with Kevin Grace and Karl Sponholtz]</ref> <br>Tylor Devereaux (season 8)<ref>[http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv-star/tylor-devereaux/index.html Tylor Devereaux]</ref> || Yip is a member of the judges' panel. <br> Bromstad was the winner of season 1 and went on to host ''[[Color Splash]]'' for HGTV. He returned in season 6 to mentor the contestants. <br> Ezelle is the first openly lesbian contestant in the series' history.<ref>[http://advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2011/07/23/Design_Stars_Gay_ExCheerleader_Knockout/ ''Design Star''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Gay Ex-Cheerleader Knockout]</ref> |
| 2006– || ''[[HGTV Star]] || [[HGTV]] || [[Vern Yip]] <br> [[David Bromstad]] (season 1) <br> Josh Johnson (season 2; All-Stars)<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/people/2008/8/joshsparklejohnson Interview with Design Star's Josh "Sparkle" Johnson] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111116013646/http://www.afterelton.com/people/2008/8/joshsparklejohnson |date=2011-11-16 }}</ref> <br> Michael Stribling (season 3) <br> Matt Locke (season 3)<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/people/2008/8/mattlocke Interview with "Design Star"'s Matt Locke] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110915130449/http://www.afterelton.com/people/2008/8/mattlocke |date=2011-09-15 }}</ref> <br> Mikey Verdugo (season 3) <br> Jason Champion (season 4) <br> Nathan Galui (season 4) <br> Trent Hultgren (season 5) <br> Michael Moeller (season 5) <br> Tyler Wisler (season 6)<ref>[http://thenewgay.net/2011/07/tyler-wisler-of-%E2%80%9Cdesign-star%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%93-just-your-average-gay-dad.html TNG Interview: Tyler Wisler of “Design Star” – Just Your Average Gay Dad]</ref> <br> Leslie Ezelle (season 6; All-Stars) <br> Kevin Grace (season 6) <br> Karl Sponholtz (season 6)<ref>[http://gaychicagonews.com/blog/2011/07/20/%E2%80%9Cdesign%E2%80%9D-for-living-an-interview-with-kevin-grace-and-karl-sponholtz/ “Design” for Living: An Interview with Kevin Grace and Karl Sponholtz]</ref> <br>Tylor Devereaux (season 8)<ref>[http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv-star/tylor-devereaux/index.html Tylor Devereaux]</ref> || Yip is a member of the judges' panel. <br> Bromstad was the winner of season 1 and went on to host ''[[Color Splash]]'' for HGTV. He returned in season 6 to mentor the contestants. <br> Ezelle is the first openly lesbian contestant in the series' history.<ref>[http://advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2011/07/23/Design_Stars_Gay_ExCheerleader_Knockout/ ''Design Star''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Gay Ex-Cheerleader Knockout] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426211456/http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2011/07/23/Design_Stars_Gay_ExCheerleader_Knockout/ |date=2012-04-26 }}</ref> |
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| 2006–2010 || ''[[Solitary (TV series)|Solitary]]'' || [[Fox Reality Channel]] || David, AKA "Number 9" || David was a 28-year-old member of [[Mensa International|Mensa]] who worked for a non-profit organization. He was the first to quit. |
| 2006–2010 || ''[[Solitary (TV series)|Solitary]]'' || [[Fox Reality Channel]] || David, AKA "Number 9" || David was a 28-year-old member of [[Mensa International|Mensa]] who worked for a non-profit organization. He was the first to quit. |
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| 2004— || ''[[The Apprentice (TV series)|The Apprentice]]'' || [[NBC]] || [[Richard Hatch (reality TV)|Richard Hatch]] (season 11) <br> [[Clay Aiken]] (season 12) <br> [[George Takei]] (season 12) <br> [[Carson Kressley]] (season 15) || |
| 2004— || ''[[The Apprentice (TV series)|The Apprentice]]'' || [[NBC]] || [[Richard Hatch (reality TV)|Richard Hatch]] (season 11) <br> [[Clay Aiken]] (season 12) <br> [[George Takei]] (season 12) <br> [[Carson Kressley]] (season 15) || |
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| 2004– || ''[[Project Runway]]'' || [[Bravo (US TV network)|Bravo]] (2004–2008) <br> [[Lifetime (TV network)|Lifetime]] (2009– ) || [[Tim Gunn]] <br> [[Jay McCarroll]] (season 1) <br> [[Santino Rice]] (season 2) <br> [[Christian Siriano]] (season 4) <br> [[Jack Mackenroth]] (season 4) <br> Anthony Ryan Auld (season 9) <br> Bert Keeter (season 9) <br> Bryce Black (season 9) <br> Joshua McKinley (season 9) <br> Rafael Cox (season 9) <br> Viktor Luna (season 9) <br> David Chum (season 9) <br> Gunnar Deatherage (season 9)<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv-on-tap-07-27-2011-project-runway-season-9-team-gay TV on Tap: Meet Team Gay of the New "Project Runway" and Is Kevin Smith the Next Great Talk Show Host?]</ref> || |
| 2004– || ''[[Project Runway]]'' || [[Bravo (US TV network)|Bravo]] (2004–2008) <br> [[Lifetime (TV network)|Lifetime]] (2009– ) || [[Tim Gunn]] <br> [[Jay McCarroll]] (season 1) <br> [[Santino Rice]] (season 2) <br> [[Christian Siriano]] (season 4) <br> [[Jack Mackenroth]] (season 4) <br> Anthony Ryan Auld (season 9) <br> Bert Keeter (season 9) <br> Bryce Black (season 9) <br> Joshua McKinley (season 9) <br> Rafael Cox (season 9) <br> Viktor Luna (season 9) <br> David Chum (season 9) <br> Gunnar Deatherage (season 9)<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv-on-tap-07-27-2011-project-runway-season-9-team-gay TV on Tap: Meet Team Gay of the New "Project Runway" and Is Kevin Smith the Next Great Talk Show Host?] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317051851/http://www.afterelton.com/tv-on-tap-07-27-2011-project-runway-season-9-team-gay |date=2012-03-17 }}</ref> || |
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| 2004– || ''[[Ghost Hunters]]'' || [[Syfy]] || Adam Berry || Berry joined the cast after winning ''[[Ghost Hunters Academy]]''.<ref>[http://www.popnography.com/2011/03/need-to-know-ghost-hunters-adam-berry.html Need To Know: Ghost Hunters' Adam Berry]</ref> |
| 2004– || ''[[Ghost Hunters]]'' || [[Syfy]] || Adam Berry || Berry joined the cast after winning ''[[Ghost Hunters Academy]]''.<ref>[http://www.popnography.com/2011/03/need-to-know-ghost-hunters-adam-berry.html Need To Know: Ghost Hunters' Adam Berry]</ref> |
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| 2002—2003 || ''[[Beg, Borrow & Deal]]'' || [[ESPN]] || Julian Bryce (season 1)<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=wmQEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA40&dq=%22Beg,+Borrow+%26+Deal%22&hl=en&ei=lG3VTrfILMmJgwe39_WPAQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CEoQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=%22Beg%2C%20Borrow%20%26%20Deal%22&f=false ESPN's out player]</ref> || |
| 2002—2003 || ''[[Beg, Borrow & Deal]]'' || [[ESPN]] || Julian Bryce (season 1)<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=wmQEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA40&dq=%22Beg,+Borrow+%26+Deal%22&hl=en&ei=lG3VTrfILMmJgwe39_WPAQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CEoQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=%22Beg%2C%20Borrow%20%26%20Deal%22&f=false ESPN's out player]</ref> || |
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|2001– || {{hs|Amazing Race}}''[[The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|The Amazing Race]]'' || [[CBS]] || Joe Baldassare and Bill Bartek (season 1, 11) <br /> Oswald Mendez and Danilo "Danny" Jimenez (season 2, 11) <br /> Ken Duphiney (season 3) <br /> Aaron Goldschmidt (season 3) <br> Andrew Hyde (season 3) <br />[[Reichen Lehmkuhl]] and [[Chip Arndt]] (season 4) ''Winners'' <br /> Lynn Warren and Alex Ali (season 7) <br /> Patrick Vaughn (season 7) <br /> John Lowe and Scott Braginton-Smith (season 9) <br />Lauren Marcoccio (season 10) <br /> Tom Rock and Terry Cosentino (season 10) <br /> Kate Lewis and Pat Hendrickson (season 12) <br /> [[Mel White|Mel]] and [[Mike White (scriptwriter)|Mike White]] (season 14, 18) <br> Luke Adams (season 14, 18, 24) <br> LaKisha Hoffman (season 14, 18) ''Winner'' <br/> Sam and Dan McMillen (season 15) <br /> Carol Rosenfeld and Brandy Snow (season 16) <br /> Jordan Pious (season 16) ''Winner'' <br> Ron Zeitz and Bill Smith (season 19)<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2011/08/the-amazing-race-season-19-cast Meet the New Cast from Season 19 of "The Amazing Race"]</ref> <br> Justin Young (season 19) <br> [[Brent Ridge]] (season 21) <br> [[Josh Kilmer-Purcell]] (season 21) ''Winners'' <br> Jaymes Vaughan (season 21) <br> [[Joey Graceffa]] (season 22, 24) <br> Tim Tsao and Te Jay McGrath (season 25)<br> Harley Rodriguez and [[Jonathan Knight]] (season 26)<br> Bergen Olson and Kurt Jordan Belcher (season 26) <br> James Earl Corley (season 27) <br> [[Tyler Oakley]] and Korey Kuhl (season 28) <br> Scott Flanary (season 29)|| Reichen Lehmkuhl and Chip Arndt were the winners of season 4. <br /> Season 11, sometimes billed as an "All-Star" season, brought back previous Racers. <br />Mel White is the gay father of the bisexual Mike White. <br />Sam and Dan are brothers who came out to each other about a year before the show. <br /> Carol and Brandy are lesbians. <br> Jordan and his straight brother Dan were the winners of season 16. <br> Season 18, billed as "Unfinished Business", features the return of four openly LGB Racers from season 14. Kisha won season 18 with her straight sister, Jen. <br> Josh and Brent are the stars of the series ''[[The Fabulous Beekman Boys]]''. They are the winners of season 21. <br> Jaymes and his Race partner James Davis are both performers with the [[Chippendales]] male dance revue.<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2012/08/amazing-race-team-gay-chippendale-beekman "The Amazing Race" 21: Meet the Newest Members of Team Gay!] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120901212120/http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2012/08/amazing-race-team-gay-chippendale-beekman |date=2012-09-01 }}</ref> <br> Season 28 featured teams of internet celebrities. |
|2001– || {{hs|Amazing Race}}''[[The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|The Amazing Race]]'' || [[CBS]] || Joe Baldassare and Bill Bartek (season 1, 11) <br /> Oswald Mendez and Danilo "Danny" Jimenez (season 2, 11) <br /> Ken Duphiney (season 3) <br /> Aaron Goldschmidt (season 3) <br> Andrew Hyde (season 3) <br />[[Reichen Lehmkuhl]] and [[Chip Arndt]] (season 4) ''Winners'' <br /> Lynn Warren and Alex Ali (season 7) <br /> Patrick Vaughn (season 7) <br /> John Lowe and Scott Braginton-Smith (season 9) <br />Lauren Marcoccio (season 10) <br /> Tom Rock and Terry Cosentino (season 10) <br /> Kate Lewis and Pat Hendrickson (season 12) <br /> [[Mel White|Mel]] and [[Mike White (scriptwriter)|Mike White]] (season 14, 18) <br> Luke Adams (season 14, 18, 24) <br> LaKisha Hoffman (season 14, 18) ''Winner'' <br/> Sam and Dan McMillen (season 15) <br /> Carol Rosenfeld and Brandy Snow (season 16) <br /> Jordan Pious (season 16) ''Winner'' <br> Ron Zeitz and Bill Smith (season 19)<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2011/08/the-amazing-race-season-19-cast Meet the New Cast from Season 19 of "The Amazing Race"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020043622/http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2011/08/the-amazing-race-season-19-cast |date=2012-10-20 }}</ref> <br> Justin Young (season 19) <br> [[Brent Ridge]] (season 21) <br> [[Josh Kilmer-Purcell]] (season 21) ''Winners'' <br> Jaymes Vaughan (season 21) <br> [[Joey Graceffa]] (season 22, 24) <br> Tim Tsao and Te Jay McGrath (season 25)<br> Harley Rodriguez and [[Jonathan Knight]] (season 26)<br> Bergen Olson and Kurt Jordan Belcher (season 26) <br> James Earl Corley (season 27) <br> [[Tyler Oakley]] and Korey Kuhl (season 28) <br> Scott Flanary (season 29)|| Reichen Lehmkuhl and Chip Arndt were the winners of season 4. <br /> Season 11, sometimes billed as an "All-Star" season, brought back previous Racers. <br />Mel White is the gay father of the bisexual Mike White. <br />Sam and Dan are brothers who came out to each other about a year before the show. <br /> Carol and Brandy are lesbians. <br> Jordan and his straight brother Dan were the winners of season 16. <br> Season 18, billed as "Unfinished Business", features the return of four openly LGB Racers from season 14. Kisha won season 18 with her straight sister, Jen. <br> Josh and Brent are the stars of the series ''[[The Fabulous Beekman Boys]]''. They are the winners of season 21. <br> Jaymes and his Race partner James Davis are both performers with the [[Chippendales]] male dance revue.<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2012/08/amazing-race-team-gay-chippendale-beekman "The Amazing Race" 21: Meet the Newest Members of Team Gay!] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120901212120/http://www.afterelton.com/tv/2012/08/amazing-race-team-gay-chippendale-beekman |date=2012-09-01 }}</ref> <br> Season 28 featured teams of internet celebrities. |
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| 2001– || ''[[Big Brother Australia]] || [[Network Ten]], [[Nine Network]] || [[Big Brother Australia 2001#Johnnie|John Cass]] (Season 1)<br />[[Big Brother Australia 2001#Andy|Andy Silva]] (Season 1)<br />[[Big Brother Australia 2001#Gordon|Gordon Sloan]] (Season 1)<br />[[Big Brother Australia 2002#Nathan|Nathan Morris]] (Season 2)<br />[[Big Brother Australia 2002#Sahra|Sahra Kearney]] (Season 2)<br />[[Big Brother Australia 2003#Claire|Claire Bellis]] (Season 3)<br />[[Big Brother Australia 2003#Jaime|Jaime Cedra]] (Season 3)<br />[[Big Brother Australia 2003#Jamie|Jamie O'Brien]] (Season 3)<br />[[Big Brother Australia 2005#Geneva|Geneva Loader]] (Season 5)<br />[[Big Brother Australia 2005#Rachael|Rachael Burns]] (Season 5)<br />Michael Farnsworth (Season 5)<br />[[List of Big Brother Australia housemates (2006 series)#David|David Graham]] (Season 6)<br />[[List of Big Brother Australia housemates (2006 series)#Rob|Rob Rigley]] (Season 6)<br />[[List of Big Brother Australia housemates (2006 series)#Lauren|Lauren Clayton]] (Season 6)<br />Nick Sady (Season 7)<br />[[List of Big Brother Australia housemates (2007 series)#Zach|Zach Douglas]] (Season 7)<br />Renee Black (Season 8)<br />Benjamin Norris (Season 9)<br />Tully Smyth (Season 10)<br />Benjamin "Ben" Zabel (Season 10)<br />Nathan Little (Season 10)<br />Jason Roses (Season 11)|| John Cass, Nathan Morris, Jamie O'Brien, Claire Bellis, David Graham, Rob Rigley, Zach Douglas, Benjamin Norris, Ben Zabel and Nathan Little are gay. Andy Silva, Gordon Sloan, Sahra Kearney, Jaime Cedra, Geneva Loader, Rachael Burns, Lauren Clayton, Renee Black and Tully Smyth are bisexual. |
| 2001– || ''[[Big Brother Australia]] || [[Network Ten]], [[Nine Network]] || [[Big Brother Australia 2001#Johnnie|John Cass]] (Season 1)<br />[[Big Brother Australia 2001#Andy|Andy Silva]] (Season 1)<br />[[Big Brother Australia 2001#Gordon|Gordon Sloan]] (Season 1)<br />[[Big Brother Australia 2002#Nathan|Nathan Morris]] (Season 2)<br />[[Big Brother Australia 2002#Sahra|Sahra Kearney]] (Season 2)<br />[[Big Brother Australia 2003#Claire|Claire Bellis]] (Season 3)<br />[[Big Brother Australia 2003#Jaime|Jaime Cedra]] (Season 3)<br />[[Big Brother Australia 2003#Jamie|Jamie O'Brien]] (Season 3)<br />[[Big Brother Australia 2005#Geneva|Geneva Loader]] (Season 5)<br />[[Big Brother Australia 2005#Rachael|Rachael Burns]] (Season 5)<br />Michael Farnsworth (Season 5)<br />[[List of Big Brother Australia housemates (2006 series)#David|David Graham]] (Season 6)<br />[[List of Big Brother Australia housemates (2006 series)#Rob|Rob Rigley]] (Season 6)<br />[[List of Big Brother Australia housemates (2006 series)#Lauren|Lauren Clayton]] (Season 6)<br />Nick Sady (Season 7)<br />[[List of Big Brother Australia housemates (2007 series)#Zach|Zach Douglas]] (Season 7)<br />Renee Black (Season 8)<br />Benjamin Norris (Season 9)<br />Tully Smyth (Season 10)<br />Benjamin "Ben" Zabel (Season 10)<br />Nathan Little (Season 10)<br />Jason Roses (Season 11)|| John Cass, Nathan Morris, Jamie O'Brien, Claire Bellis, David Graham, Rob Rigley, Zach Douglas, Benjamin Norris, Ben Zabel and Nathan Little are gay. Andy Silva, Gordon Sloan, Sahra Kearney, Jaime Cedra, Geneva Loader, Rachael Burns, Lauren Clayton, Renee Black and Tully Smyth are bisexual. |
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| 2000– || ''[[Celebrity Big Brother (UK)]]'' || [[Channel 4]]<br /> [[Channel 5 (UK)|Channel 5]] ||[[Sue Perkins]] (Season 2)<br />[[Michael Barrymore]] (Season 4) ''Runner-Up''<br />[[Pete Burns]] (Season 4)<br />[[Jodie Marsh]] (Season 4)<br />[[Ian Watkins (Steps)|Ian 'H' Watkins]] (Season 5)<br />Jackiey Budden (Season 5)<br /> [[Lady Sovreign]] (Season 7)<br />[[Gareth "Alfie" Thomas]] (Season 9)<br />[[Julian Clary]] (season 10) ''Winner''<br />[[Rylan Clark]] (Season 11) ''Winner''<br />[[Lauren Harries]] (Season 12)<br />[[Louie Spence]] (Season 12)<br />[[Ollie Locke]] (Season 13)<br>[[Leslie Jordan]] (Season 14)<br>[[Perez Hilton]] (Season 15)<br>[[Tila Tequila]] (Season 16)<br>[[Austin Armacoast]] (Seasons 16 & 19)<br>[[Angie Bowie]] (Season 17)<br>[[Christopher Maloney]] (Season 17)<br>[[Christopher Biggins]] (Season 18)<br>[[Frankie Grande]] (Season 18)<br>[[Samantha Fox]] (Season 18)<br>[[Marnie Simpson]] (Season 18)|| Ian Watkins (Celebrity Big Brother 2007, won fourth place) is gay; Jackiey Budden (Celebrity BB 2007, first evictee) is a lesbian. Frankie Grande originally appeared on the sixteenth season of the American version of the show. |
| 2000– || ''[[Celebrity Big Brother (UK)]]'' || [[Channel 4]]<br /> [[Channel 5 (UK)|Channel 5]] ||[[Sue Perkins]] (Season 2)<br />[[Michael Barrymore]] (Season 4) ''Runner-Up''<br />[[Pete Burns]] (Season 4)<br />[[Jodie Marsh]] (Season 4)<br />[[Ian Watkins (Steps)|Ian 'H' Watkins]] (Season 5)<br />Jackiey Budden (Season 5)<br /> [[Lady Sovreign]] (Season 7)<br />[[Gareth "Alfie" Thomas]] (Season 9)<br />[[Julian Clary]] (season 10) ''Winner''<br />[[Rylan Clark]] (Season 11) ''Winner''<br />[[Lauren Harries]] (Season 12)<br />[[Louie Spence]] (Season 12)<br />[[Ollie Locke]] (Season 13)<br>[[Leslie Jordan]] (Season 14)<br>[[Perez Hilton]] (Season 15)<br>[[Tila Tequila]] (Season 16)<br>[[Austin Armacoast]] (Seasons 16 & 19)<br>[[Angie Bowie]] (Season 17)<br>[[Christopher Maloney]] (Season 17)<br>[[Christopher Biggins]] (Season 18)<br>[[Frankie Grande]] (Season 18)<br>[[Samantha Fox]] (Season 18)<br>[[Marnie Simpson]] (Season 18)|| Ian Watkins (Celebrity Big Brother 2007, won fourth place) is gay; Jackiey Budden (Celebrity BB 2007, first evictee) is a lesbian. Frankie Grande originally appeared on the sixteenth season of the American version of the show. |
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| 2000– || ''[[Big Brother (U.S.)]]'' || [[CBS]] || Bill "Bunky" Miller (season 2)<br />[[Marcellas Reynolds]] (season 3 & 7)<br />[[Will Wikle]] (season 5)<br /> Ivette Corredero (season 6)''Runner-Up'' <br /> Beau Beasley (Season 6) <br /> Dustin Erikstrup (season 8)<br />Joe Barber (season 8)<br />Joshuah Welch (season 9)<br />Neil Garcia (season 9) <br /> [[Steven Daigle]] (season 10) <br /> Kevin Campbell (season 11) <br />Lydia Tavera (season 11) <br />Michele Noonan (season 11) <br> Ragan Fox (season 12) <br />Annie Whittington (season 12) <br> Lawon Exum (season 13) <br /> [[Jenn Arroyo]] (season 14) <br /> Wil Heuser (season 14)<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/node/41220 Will "Big Brother"'s Lawon Exum Confront Jeff Schroeder Over His Homophobic Rant?]</ref> <br> [[Andy Herren]] (season 15) ''Winner''<ref>[http://www.thebacklot.com/meet-andy-herren-of-big-brother-15-the-gay-contestant-who-already-deserves-to-win/06/2013/ Meet Andy Herren Of “Big Brother 15,” The Gay Contestant Who Already Deserves To Win]</ref> <br /> [[Frankie Grande]] (season 16) <br /> Audrey Middleton (season 17) <br /> Jason Roy (season 17) <br /> [[Vanessa Rousso]] (season 17) <br /> Jozea Flores (season 18) <br/> Tiffany Rousso (season 18) <br/>|| Bunky's husband at the time sent Bunky a letter during the show during Big Brother 2. Ivette's live-in girlfriend was interviewed on the show during Big Brother 6. Bunky and Marcellas were both eligible for [[Big Brother: All Stars]], but only Marcellas made it in. Dustin and Joe were cast as hated ex-boyfriends on Big Brother 8. Joshua and Neil were originally "soulmates" on the show but Neil had to leave the House voluntarily for urgent personal reasons and Joshua selected formerly evicted Sharon as his new mate. Andy became the first openly gay winner in the U.S. series. Frankie is the older half-brother of singer [[Ariana Grande]]. Audrey Middleton is the first transgender HouseGuest to appear on the U.S. version of the Big Brother series. Vanessa and Tiffany are sisters. |
| 2000– || ''[[Big Brother (U.S.)]]'' || [[CBS]] || Bill "Bunky" Miller (season 2)<br />[[Marcellas Reynolds]] (season 3 & 7)<br />[[Will Wikle]] (season 5)<br /> Ivette Corredero (season 6)''Runner-Up'' <br /> Beau Beasley (Season 6) <br /> Dustin Erikstrup (season 8)<br />Joe Barber (season 8)<br />Joshuah Welch (season 9)<br />Neil Garcia (season 9) <br /> [[Steven Daigle]] (season 10) <br /> Kevin Campbell (season 11) <br />Lydia Tavera (season 11) <br />Michele Noonan (season 11) <br> Ragan Fox (season 12) <br />Annie Whittington (season 12) <br> Lawon Exum (season 13) <br /> [[Jenn Arroyo]] (season 14) <br /> Wil Heuser (season 14)<ref>[http://www.afterelton.com/node/41220 Will "Big Brother"'s Lawon Exum Confront Jeff Schroeder Over His Homophobic Rant?] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019171123/http://www.afterelton.com/node/41220 |date=2012-10-19 }}</ref> <br> [[Andy Herren]] (season 15) ''Winner''<ref>[http://www.thebacklot.com/meet-andy-herren-of-big-brother-15-the-gay-contestant-who-already-deserves-to-win/06/2013/ Meet Andy Herren Of “Big Brother 15,” The Gay Contestant Who Already Deserves To Win]</ref> <br /> [[Frankie Grande]] (season 16) <br /> Audrey Middleton (season 17) <br /> Jason Roy (season 17) <br /> [[Vanessa Rousso]] (season 17) <br /> Jozea Flores (season 18) <br/> Tiffany Rousso (season 18) <br/>|| Bunky's husband at the time sent Bunky a letter during the show during Big Brother 2. Ivette's live-in girlfriend was interviewed on the show during Big Brother 6. Bunky and Marcellas were both eligible for [[Big Brother: All Stars]], but only Marcellas made it in. Dustin and Joe were cast as hated ex-boyfriends on Big Brother 8. Joshua and Neil were originally "soulmates" on the show but Neil had to leave the House voluntarily for urgent personal reasons and Joshua selected formerly evicted Sharon as his new mate. Andy became the first openly gay winner in the U.S. series. Frankie is the older half-brother of singer [[Ariana Grande]]. Audrey Middleton is the first transgender HouseGuest to appear on the U.S. version of the Big Brother series. Vanessa and Tiffany are sisters. |
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| 2000– || ''[[Gran Hermano (Spanish TV series)|Big Brother (Spanish TV series)]]'' || [[Telecinco]] || Mari Arrabal (season 2) <br /> Noemí Ungría (season 3) <br /> Raquel Morillas (season 3) <br /> Elba Guallarte (season 3) <br /> Rafa López (season 4) <br /> Nicky Villanueva (season 6) <br /> Natacha Jaitt (season 6) <br /> Arturo Sisniega (season 7)<br /> Amor Romeira (season 9) <br /> Nagore Robles (season 11) <br /> Carolina Sobé (season 11) <br /> Laura Selva (season 11) <br /> Ángela Castro (season 11) <br /> Hans Marcus (season 11) <br /> Dámaso Ángulo (season 12)<br /> Desirée Rodríguez (season 14) <br /> Álvaro Vargas (season 14) <br/> Aritz Castro (season 16) <br /> Han Wang (season 16) <br/> Miguel Vilas (season 17) <br/>|| Mari Arrabal, Noemí Ungría, Natacha Jaitt, Carolina Sobé, Aritz Castro and Miguel Vilas are bisexuals. Raquel Morillas, Elba Guallarte, Rafa López, Arturo Sisniega, Nagore Robles, Laura Selva, Ángela Castro, Dámaso Ángulo, Álvaro Vargas and Han Wang are gays. Nicky Villanueva, Amor Romeira, Hans Marcus and Desirée Rodríguez are transgender. |
| 2000– || ''[[Gran Hermano (Spanish TV series)|Big Brother (Spanish TV series)]]'' || [[Telecinco]] || Mari Arrabal (season 2) <br /> Noemí Ungría (season 3) <br /> Raquel Morillas (season 3) <br /> Elba Guallarte (season 3) <br /> Rafa López (season 4) <br /> Nicky Villanueva (season 6) <br /> Natacha Jaitt (season 6) <br /> Arturo Sisniega (season 7)<br /> Amor Romeira (season 9) <br /> Nagore Robles (season 11) <br /> Carolina Sobé (season 11) <br /> Laura Selva (season 11) <br /> Ángela Castro (season 11) <br /> Hans Marcus (season 11) <br /> Dámaso Ángulo (season 12)<br /> Desirée Rodríguez (season 14) <br /> Álvaro Vargas (season 14) <br/> Aritz Castro (season 16) <br /> Han Wang (season 16) <br/> Miguel Vilas (season 17) <br/>|| Mari Arrabal, Noemí Ungría, Natacha Jaitt, Carolina Sobé, Aritz Castro and Miguel Vilas are bisexuals. Raquel Morillas, Elba Guallarte, Rafa López, Arturo Sisniega, Nagore Robles, Laura Selva, Ángela Castro, Dámaso Ángulo, Álvaro Vargas and Han Wang are gays. Nicky Villanueva, Amor Romeira, Hans Marcus and Desirée Rodríguez are transgender. |
Revision as of 06:59, 26 May 2017
The following is a sortable listing of reality TV programs which include central LGBT themes or cast members.
Reality series
Year | Title | Network | Cast member | Notes |
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2016— | Leave It To Stevie | VH1 | Renaye Diaz Mimi Faust Alexis Branch |
Renaye is a lesbian and the ex-girlfriend of rapper Siya.[1] Although never revealed on the show, Mimi prefers "no labels" and has been in relationships with men and women as well as a trans man.[2] |
2016— | Big Brother: Over the Top | CBS All Access | Jason Roy (season 1) Kryssie Ridolfi (season 1) |
Jason is gay, while Kryssie is bisexual. Both made it to the final, where Kryssie came in third, and Jason came in second. |
2016 | Stevie J & Joseline: Go Hollywood | VH1 | Joseline Hernandez Mimi Faust |
Joseline is openly bisexual.[3] Although never revealed on the show, Mimi prefers "no labels" and has been in relationships with men and women as well as a trans man.[4] |
2015— | I Am Jazz | TLC | Jazz Jennings | Reality series on life of transgender teen and her family |
2015— | I Am Cait | E! | Caitlyn Jenner | Reality series focusing on gender transition of Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner |
2014— | Opposite Worlds | Syfy | Jeffry Celle | Jeffry is on "Team Chronos" which started the game in "Future World".[5][6] |
2014— | King of the Nerds | TBS | Xander Jeanneret (season 2) | Xander is a gay gamer, or "gaymer" for short.[7][8] |
2014— | #Rich Kids of Beverly Hills | E! | Jonny Drubel[9] | |
2014—2017 | K. Michelle: My Life | VH1 | K. Michelle Jonathan Fernandez |
K is openly bisexual and reveals her ex-girlfriend Melicia in the third season.[10] Jonathan is openly gay and refers to himself as K's "gay husband". [11] |
2014— | Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood | VH1 | Moniece Slaughter Nikki Mudarris Miles Brock Milan Christopher Jason Lee Rosa Acosta |
Moniece is openly bisexual and is in a relationship with a woman.[12] Nikki enters a relationship with Rosa in the third season.[13] Miles identifies as bisexual and is introduced as being in a long term relationship with Milan.[14] Milan is openly gay.[15] Jason is openly gay.[16] Rosa is openly bisexual.[17] |
2013— | Generation Cryo | MTV | Breeanna | Breeanna is an 18-year-old lesbian who was conceived via anonymous sperm donation. The series follows her attempts to meet her half-siblings and her biological father.[18] |
2013— | Houston Beauty | OWN | Mia Ryan | Mia is transgender.[19] |
2013— | Below Deck | Bravo | David Bradberry[20] | |
2013 | Capture | The CW | James Wallington [21][22] Rob Anderson Jacob Kosior |
James is a host for AfterBuzzTV.com where he recaps reality television shows. |
2013 | 72 Hours | TNT | Michael Holtz | Holtz is a former competitive swimmer and Mr. Gay Chicago 2011.[23] |
2013— | Storage Wars: New York | A&E | Chris Morelli Tad Eaton |
Professional and personal partners, Morelli and Eaton own a boutique together called "Frayed Knot".[24] |
2013—2014 | Bad Girls All-Star Battle | Oxygen | Florina "Flo" Kaja (season 1) Jenniffer "Jenn" Hardwick (season 1) Julie Ofcharsky (season 1) Raquel "Rocky" Santiago (seasons 1 & 2) Tiana Small (season 2) Shelly Hickman (season 2) Valentina Anywanwu (season 2) Stephanie George (season 2) |
Jenn and Tiana both won their respective seasons, while Flo finished in second on her season. |
2012 | Vip Brother 4 (Bulgaria) | Nova TV | Lucy Diakovska | |
2012— | Shahs of Sunset | Bravo | Reza Farahan[25] | |
2012 | Full Metal Jousting | History | Jake Nodar[26] | |
2012— | Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta | VH1 | Joseline Hernandez Mimi Faust K. Michelle Ariane Davis Kalenna Harper Jessica Dime Margeaux Simms Ashley Nicole Tommie Lee D. Smith Chris Gould Melissa Scott Jasmine Washington Keanna Arnold |
Joseline is openly bisexual and has had sexual encounters with fellow cast members Mimi, Jessica Dime and Tommie.[27] Mimi prefers "no labels". She has had sexual encounters with Joseline, dated Chris and is dating a woman.[28] Although only hinted on the show, K has identified as bisexual in interviews.[29] Ariane expresses her bi-curiosity in the second season, before coming out as a lesbian and dating DJ Toni K.[30] Kalenna is openly bisexual and her relationship with Ashley is featured on the show.[31] Jessica's sexual tryst with Joseline is a major storyline in season four, and in season six, she dates Alexis Skyy. [32] Margeaux is openly bisexual and dating model Merike Palmiste.[33] Ashley Nicole is a lesbian and in the fourth season introduces her girlfriend of two years, Jamie.[34] Tommie's sexual tryst with Joseline is a major storyline in season five, although it is unclear how she identifies sexually.[35] D. Smith is a trans woman.[36] Chris is a trans man.[37] Melissa is openly lesbian.[38] Jasmine and Keanna are openly bisexual and in a polyamorous relationship with Rod.[39] |
2011— | Love & Hip Hop: New York | VH1 | Somaya Reese Erica Mena Cyn Santana K. Michelle Jhonni Blaze Cardi B Mariahlynn Felicia "Snoop" Pearson J. Adrienne Kim Wallace |
Although never revealed on the show, Somaya is openly bisexual. After the show, she entered a relationship with rapper Lady Luck.[40] Erica Mena is openly bisexual.[41] Cyn is introduced as Erica's girlfriend, the first woman she has ever been romantically involved with. After they break up, Cyn enters a relationship with a man, Ray.[42] Although never revealed on the show, K has identified as bisexual in interviews.[43] Jhonni is openly bisexual and expresses sexual interest in fellow cast member Precious Paris.[44] Cardi is openly bisexual.[45] Mariahlynn is openly bisexual.[46] Snoop is openly lesbian. J is introduced as Snoop's girlfriend, the first woman she has ever been romantically involved with. She claims she is only "gay for Snoop". [47] Kim is openly lesbian and wears suits in a stud fashion.[48][49] |
2011— | Platinum Hit | Bravo | Scotty Granger | Granger is the brother of NBA player Danny Granger and the great nephew of gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.[50] |
2011— | Face Off | Syfy | Marcel Banks (Season 1) Gage Hubbard (Season 1)[51] |
Competition series featuring special effects makeup artists. |
2011— | The Voice | NBC | Vicci Martinez (season 1) Frenchie Davis (season 1) Beverly McClellan (season 1) Nakia (season 1) Erin Martin (season 2) Sarah Golden (season 2)[52] |
Frenchie Davis did not come out until after her season ended. |
2011— | Geordie Shore | MTV (UK and Ireland) | Marnie Simpson Nathan Henry[53] Elettra Lamborghini |
Henry initially identified as bisexual, before coming out as gay. Simpson and Lamborghini are also bisexual. |
2011—2012 | The Glee Project | Oxygen | Alex Newell (Season 1)[54] | |
2011 | Fashion Hunters | Bravo | Wilson Payamps[55] | |
2011 | Mad Fashion | Bravo | Chris March | |
2011 | Ton of Cash | VH1 | Justin Derke | Derke is a cosmetologist and drag queen from Lansing, Michigan.[56] |
2011 | The A-List: Dallas | Logo | Levi Crocker James Doyle Chase Hutchinson Philip Willis[57] Taylor Garrett |
First expansion of Logo's A-List franchise. Beau Bumpas, a photographer, was originally announced as a cast member. He was removed from the show's website without explanation. |
2011 | Most Eligible Dallas | Bravo | Drew Ginsburg | Series follows single men and women in the Dallas area.[58] |
2011 | Carson Nation | OWN | Carson Kressley | Former Queer Eye "fashion guy" travels from town to town doling out fashion makeovers.[59] |
2011 | Pretty Hurts | Logo | Rand Rusher Curt Meeuwsen |
Rusher is a registered nurse who specializes in cosmetic injectables. Meeuwsen is the chief executive officer of Rusher's medical practice. The two were a couple for twelve years but are no longer romantically involved. |
2011 | Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star | OWN | Ryan O'Connor[60] | |
2010– | The Only Way Is Essex | ITV2 | Harry Derbidge | In series 1, openly gay Harry Derbidge is introduced as the cousin of Amy Childs, one of the show's main cast members, and reappears throughout the series. Due to the demands from fans and his unexpected popularity, Harry was made a secondary cast member in series 2 and appeared in the opening credits. |
2010– | Hair Battle Spectacular | Bravo | Derek J Kirby Keomysay, AKA "Nostradamus" (season 2) |
Derek J is a fantasy hair stylist and judge. Keomysay is the winner of season 2. |
2010– | The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills | Bravo | Cedric Martinez | Martinez is the "permanent house guest" of housewife Lisa VanderPump |
2010– | Next Great Baker | TLC | Gregory Soriano (season 1) Chad Fitzgerald (season 2)[61] |
Competitive cake baking series. |
2010— | Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys | Sundance Channel | Joel Derfner (season 1) Sahil Farooqi (season 1) David Munk (season 1) Nathan Hale Williams (season 1) Jared Allman (season 2) Peter Depp (season 2) Shane Stevens (season 2) Brent Oscar Young (season 2)[62] |
Season one follows the lives of four women and their gay best friends in New York City. For season two the series moves to Nashville, Tennessee with an entirely new cast. |
2010– | Top Chef: Just Desserts | Bravo | Vanarin Kuch (season 2) Craig Poirier (season 2) Lina Biancamano (season 2) Orlando Santos (season 2)[63] |
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2010–2012 | Bachelor Pad | ABC | Krisily Kennedy (season one)[64] | |
2010– | The Fabulous Beekman Boys | Planet Green | Josh Kilmer-Purcell Brent Ridge John Hall Doug Plummer Garth Roberts |
Series follows author and advertising executive Kilmer-Purcell and his partner Ridge, a former Martha Stewart Omnimedia executive and geriatric physician, as they work to convert their weekend farm into a profitable brand, Beekman 1802. John Hall (aka Farmer John) brought his goat herd to the farm and assists with the farm's operations. Plummer and Roberts are their neighbors and owners of the American Hotel in Sharon Springs, New York, where the series is set. |
2010– | Love Games: Bad Girls Need Love Too | Oxygen Network | Lea Beaulieu (season 2) Judi Jai (season 3) Sydney Steinfeldt (season 3) |
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2010– | The Real L Word | Showtime | Rose Garcia Jill Sloane Goldstein Mikey Koffman Whitney Mixter Tracy Ryerson Nikki Weiss |
Like the similarly titled fiction series The L Word, this series follows the lives of several lesbians living in Los Angeles. |
2010–2012 | RuPaul's Drag U | Logo | RuPaul Lady Bunny Nina Flowers (season 1) Tammie Brown (season 1) Ongina (seasons 1—2) Shannel Pandora Boxx Jujubee Raven Morgan McMichaels Tyra Sanchez (season 2) Bebe Zahara Benet (season 1) Carmen Carrera (season 3) Mariah (season 2) Latrice Royale Chad Michaels Raja Alexis Mateo Delta Work Sharon Needles Willam |
Each week three biological women are paired with drag "professors" to discover their inner drag queen. RuPaul is the "President" of Drag U and Lady Bunny is a judge and the "Dean of Drag". |
2010–2011 | Work of Art: The Next Great Artist | Bravo | John Parot (season 1) Young Sun (season 2)[65] |
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2010–2011 | The A-List: New York | Logo | Reichen Lehmkuhl Rodiney Santiago Mike Ruiz Austin Armacost Derek Lloyd Saathoff Ryan Nickulas |
Series follows the lives of gay men in New York City. Although not listed as a cast member, Nicklaus's assistant TJ Kelly appeared in every episode. |
2010, 2012 | Be Good Johnny Weir | Sundance (2010) Logo (2012) |
Johnny Weir | |
2010 | On the Road with Austin & Santino | Lifetime | Santino Rice | Rice and fellow Project Runway alumnus Austin Scarlett travel to small towns in the United States performing makeovers on local women. |
2010 | High Society | The CW | Paul Johnson Calderon |
Paul Johnson Calderon is a socialite in New York City. |
2009– | The Fashion Show | Bravo | Jeffrey Williams | Williams is the winner of season 2. |
2009– | Ghost Hunters Academy | Syfy | Adam Berry | As the winner of season 1.5, Berry joined the cast of Ghost Hunters |
2009– | Chopped | Food Network | Ted Allen | Allen, formerly the food expert on Queer Eye, is the presenter. |
2009– | Top Chef Masters | Bravo | Suvir Saran (season 3)[66] | |
2009– | RuPaul's Drag Race | Logo | RuPaul and the contestants Santino Rice |
RuPaul chooses from among drag queens to decide who will be "the next drag superstar". Rice is a judge. Most of the contestants are gay men. Other contestants Sonique, Kenya Michaels, Carmen Carrera, and Monica Beverly Hillz are transgender women. |
2009– | Holly's World | E! | Josh Strickland | |
2009– | Cake Boss | TLC | Tony "Tone Tone" Albanese | Albanese is an intern during season 1. |
2009 | Undercover Princes | BBC Three | Manvendra Singh Gohil | |
2009 | Tacky House | Style | Thom Filicia | Former Queer Eye design guru redoes homes for people who have gone overboard on a theme. |
2009 | NYC Prep | Bravo | Peter "PC" Peterson | PC is one of the characters the show follows. While in Mexico on vacation his friend outs him as bisexual to two girls on the beach. His bisexuality is acknowledged later in the series by another character Taylor who in an interview makes remarks about his bisexuality. |
2009 | Miami Social | Bravo | Follows the lives of seven friends in Miami. | |
2008 | Transamerican Love Story | Logo | Calpernia Addams Alec Mapa Andrea James Jim |
Dating show in which the transgender woman Addams must select from among eight suitors, including Jim, who is himself transgender. James is Addams' confidant and Mapa is the host. |
2008–2009 | Make Me a Supermodel | Bravo | Ronnie Kroell (season 1) Jenny Shimizu (season 2) Chris Cohen (season 2) C. J. Kirkham (season 2) Shawn Nishikawa (season 2) |
Modeling competition show. Ronnie had a bromance with straight fellow model Ben DiChiara. C. J. is bisexual. Shimizu joined the show in season 2 as a judge. Shawn had been married to a man for eight years as of the taping.[67] |
2008– | Out of the Wild | Discovery Channel | Jake Nodar (season 2) Rob Lacombe (season 3) |
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2008– | The Rachel Zoe Project | Bravo | Brad Goreski | Goreski was Zoe's assistant and style consultant for the first three seasons. |
2008 | A Shot at Love II with Tila Tequila | MTV | Tila Tequila | Follow-up to the original 2007 series. |
2007– | Deserving Design | HGTV | Vern Yip | |
2007– | Paranormal State | A&E | Ryan Buell | Buell came out as bisexual in his 2010 memoir.[68] |
2007– | Flipping Out | Bravo | Jeff Lewis Gage Edward |
Series about Lewis, who buys houses and "flips" them for profit. Edward, Lewis's boyfriend, joined the series in season 5 as his assistant.[69] |
2007 | Any Dream Will Do | BBC One | Graham Norton John Barrowman Daniel Boys |
Reality singing competition to cast the lead in a new production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Norton was the presenter and Barrowman sat on the judge's panel. |
2007 | A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila | MTV | Tila Tequila | Dating show in which groups of straight men and lesbian women vie for the affections of the bisexual Tequila. |
2007–2009 | Dress My Nest | Style | Thom Filicia | Home makeover show by former Queer Eye interior design expert. |
2006– | The X Factor (UK) | ITV | Joe McElderry (season 6) | |
2006–2017 | The Bad Girls Club | Oxygen Network | Ty Colliers (season 1) Cordelia Carlisle (season 2) Florina Kaja (season 4) Brandi Arceneaux (season 5) Lea Beaulieu (season 5) Christina Hopkins (season 5) Sydney Steinfeldt (season 6) Shelly Hickman (season 7) Judi Jai (season 7, season 13) Erica Figueroa (season 8) Julie Ofcharsky (season 9, season 13) Zuly Ramos (season 9) Stephanie George (season 10) Valentina Anyanwu (season 10) Jenniffer Hardwick (season 10) Raquel "Rocky" Santiago (season 10, season 13) Tess Mett (season 11) Stephanie Rivera (season 11) Tiana Small (season 11) Shanae Thomas (season 11) Alyssa "Redd" Carswell (season 12, season 13) Jonica "Blu" Booth (season 12) Aysia Garza (season 12) Raesha Clanton (season 12) Kat Florek (season 14) Beatrice "Ginger" Miller (season 14) Olivia "Liv" Adams (season 15) Diamond Jimenez (season 15) Angela Babicz (season 15) Elliadria "Persuasian" Griffin (season 16) Kailie Lima (season 16) Zee Carrino (season 16) Kandyce Hogan (season 16) Deshayla "Shay" Harris (season 17) Sayyora Badalbaeva (season 17) Seven Craft (season 17) |
Ty, Cordelia, Flo, Brandi, Lea, Sydney, Judi, Erica, Julie, Stephanie G, Valentina, Jenniffer, Tess, Stephanie R, Tiana, Shanae, Aysia, Raesha, Ginger, Angela, Elliadria, Kailie, Zee, Sayyora and Seven are bisexual. Christina, Shelly, Zuly, Rocky, Redd, Blu, Kat, Olivia, Diamond, Kandyce and Deshayla are gay. After their respective seasons, Zuly and Rocky dated, as did Jenniffer and Blu. Olivia and Diamond dated prior to their time on the show. Diamond and Angela revealed that they were dating at the reunion, where Diamond proposed. |
2006– | Top Chef | Bravo | Ted Allen (seasons 3–4) Ty-Lor Boring (season 9) |
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2006– | Million Dollar Listing | Bravo | Madison Hildebrand Josh Flagg[70] |
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2006– | HGTV Star | HGTV | Vern Yip David Bromstad (season 1) Josh Johnson (season 2; All-Stars)[71] Michael Stribling (season 3) Matt Locke (season 3)[72] Mikey Verdugo (season 3) Jason Champion (season 4) Nathan Galui (season 4) Trent Hultgren (season 5) Michael Moeller (season 5) Tyler Wisler (season 6)[73] Leslie Ezelle (season 6; All-Stars) Kevin Grace (season 6) Karl Sponholtz (season 6)[74] Tylor Devereaux (season 8)[75] |
Yip is a member of the judges' panel. Bromstad was the winner of season 1 and went on to host Color Splash for HGTV. He returned in season 6 to mentor the contestants. Ezelle is the first openly lesbian contestant in the series' history.[76] |
2006–2010 | Solitary | Fox Reality Channel | David, AKA "Number 9" | David was a 28-year-old member of Mensa who worked for a non-profit organization. He was the first to quit. |
2006–2008 | Work Out | Bravo | Jackie Warner Doug Blasdell Brian Peeler Jesse "JD" Jordan Rebecca Cardon |
Reality series following the life of a personal trainer. Warner is a lesbian, with long-time girlfriend Mimi. She employs various gay trainers throughout the series. During season 2, the heterosexual Rebecca has a brief relationship with Jackie. |
2006–2008 | The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency | Oxygen Network | J. P. Calderon John Stallings Gabrial Geismar Duke Snyder Rodrigo de Carli Shaun McCarron Paul Anderson |
Stallings joined the agency in season 1. Calderon joined in season 2. Geismar and Snyder are confidants of series star Janice Dickinson. McCarron and Anderson are models who joined in season 3 and are boyfriends. de Carli joined in season 3. |
2006 | Chris & John to the Rescue! | OUTtv | Chris Carter John Simpson |
Best friends and self-proclaimed "culture aficionados" are out to save the world, one gay at a time. |
2006 | Jacob and Joshua: Nemesis Rising | Logo | Jacob Miller Joshua Miller |
Jacob and Joshua are the openly gay pop duo Nemesis. |
2006 | Gay Army | Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Italy, Germany, Poland (unknown networks) |
All (except presumably the drill sergeant) | Effeminate gay men are removed from their cozy gay life, and into the hands of a U.S drill sergeant. Each episode, the gay “recruits” face new training missions designed to bring out the man and prepare them for battle. In the final episode they face the "real" army in war. Gay “recruits” will be treated to party nights and gay rewards as missions are accomplished. |
2005– | Dancing with the Stars | ABC | Bruno Tonioli Louis van Amstel (various seasons) Mel B (season 5) Lance Bass (season 7) Margaret Cho (season 11) Carson Kressley (season 13) Chaz Bono (season 13)[77] Diana Nyad (season 18) Michael Sam (season 20) Kim Zolciak (season 21) |
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2005– | So You Think You Can Dance | Fox | Sasha Mallory (season 8) Travis Wall (season 2) Benji Schwimmer (season 2) |
Mallory chose not to discuss her sexual orientation while on the series, feeling that it was "not important" in the context of the series.[78] |
2005– | Iron Chef America | Food Network | Cat Cora | Cat Cora is one of the show's Iron Chefs. |
2005 | Open Bar | Logo | Tyler Robuck | Followed Robuck as he planned, built and opened a gay bar in West Hollywood, California. |
2005 | Real Gay | Logo | "Reunion show" featuring LGBT participants from many different reality shows. | |
2005–2008 | Beauty and the Geek | The CW | Greg Soriano (season 5) | Self-proclaimed "Gaysian" |
2005–2007 | My Fabulous Gay Wedding | Global (season 1) Logo |
Scott Thompson (season 1) Elvira Kurt |
Reality show profiling the wedding celebrations of gay couples. Logo aired repeats of season 1, retitled First Comes Love, then picked up the show with new episodes hosted by Kurt. |
2005 | Queer Eye for the Straight Girl | Bravo | Robbie Laughlin Danny Teeson Damon Pease Honey Labrador |
Spin-off of Queer Eye that made over women instead of men. |
2005 | Showdog Moms & Dads | Bravo | Ryan Pacchiano Brandon Kindle |
Behind-the-scenes eye on the competitive, quirky world of show dogs. |
2004— | The Apprentice | NBC | Richard Hatch (season 11) Clay Aiken (season 12) George Takei (season 12) Carson Kressley (season 15) |
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2004– | Project Runway | Bravo (2004–2008) Lifetime (2009– ) |
Tim Gunn Jay McCarroll (season 1) Santino Rice (season 2) Christian Siriano (season 4) Jack Mackenroth (season 4) Anthony Ryan Auld (season 9) Bert Keeter (season 9) Bryce Black (season 9) Joshua McKinley (season 9) Rafael Cox (season 9) Viktor Luna (season 9) David Chum (season 9) Gunnar Deatherage (season 9)[79] |
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2004– | Ghost Hunters | Syfy | Adam Berry | Berry joined the cast after winning Ghost Hunters Academy.[80] |
2004 | Mad Mad House | Sci Fi Channel | Ta'Shia Asanti[81] | Asanti, a Voodoo priestess, is one of five "Alts" who select from among ten "normal" houseguests for a $100,000 prize. |
2004 | There's Something About Miriam | Sky One | Miriam Rivera | Reality dating game show in which men competed for the affections of trans woman Miriam. |
2004 | Seriously, Dude, I'm Gay | Fox | Jackie Beat | Fox pulled this special, in which two straight men competed for $50,000 by trying to pass as gay, following complaints from gay media watchdog group GLAAD.[82] |
2003— | The Joe Schmoe Show | Spike TV | "Kip the Gay Guy" (season 1) "Lavernius the Black Guy" (season 3) |
Reality television parody series. Lance Krall played Kip. Segun Oduolowu played Lavernius. |
2003– | America's Next Top Model | The CW | Jay Manuel J. Alexander André Leon Talley Adrianne Curry (Cycle 1) Ebony Haith (Cycle 1) Sarah Rhoades (Cycle 5) Kim Stolz (Cycle 5) Leslie Mancia (Cycle 6) Megg Morales (Cycle 7) Michelle Babin (Cycle 7) Isis King (Cycle 11, 17) Kayla Ferell (Cycle 15, 17) Cory Hindorff (Cycle 20) Will Jardell (Cycle 21) Bello Sánchez (Cycle 22) |
Manuel, Alexander and Talley served on the judges' panel. Adrianne, Michelle, and Leslie are bisexual. Ebony, Kim, and Kayla are lesbians. Sarah was portrayed as fluid. Michelle said that she might be gay or bisexual. Isis is the show's first transgender contestant. Her and Kayla returned for Cycle 17, billed as an "all-star" cycle. In Cycle 20, Banks expanded the scope of the competition to include male models as well, including Cory, who identifies as gay. |
2003—2013 | What Not to Wear | TLC | Clinton Kelly | Makeover show focusing on helping people set and follow rules for dressing better. |
2003—2008 | Canadian Idol | CTV | Richie Wilcox Theo Tams |
Tams is to date the only openly gay performer to win an Idol competition in North America. |
2003–2007 | Queer Eye | Bravo | Kyan Douglas Ted Allen Jai Rodriguez Thom Filicia Carson Kressley |
Original name Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. Wardrobe and home makeover show. Blair Boone appears in two episodes of the first season, credited as a "Guest Culture Expert". |
2003-2005 | King of the Jungle | Animal Planet | Adam Stone (season 1) Cynthia Weiss (season 2) Matthew Buccilla (season 3) |
Stone was the runner-up of the first season. |
2003 | Boy Meets Boy | Bravo | James Getzlaff Wes Culwell Brian Austin Jason Tiner Darren O'Hare Robb MacArthur |
Relationship contest. |
2003 | Gay Weddings | Bravo | Scott and Harley Lupe and Sonja Dan and Gregg Dale and Eve |
Two gay and two lesbian couples are followed as they prepare for their upcoming marriage ceremonies. |
2002– | The Bachelor | ABC | Krisily Kennedy (season 7) | |
2002– | American Idol | Fox | Jim Verraros (season 1) Clay Aiken (season 2) Frenchie Davis (season 2) Danny Noriega (season 7)[83] Adam Lambert (season 8) Ellen DeGeneres |
Controversy resulted when Fox made Verraros remove gay content from network-sponsored website while he was competing.[84] Aiken came out publicly several years after his appearance on the series. DeGeneres was a judge for season 9. Davis did not come out until years after her season had concluded. Noriega appeared on the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race as Adore Delano. |
2002—2003 | Beg, Borrow & Deal | ESPN | Julian Bryce (season 1)[85] | |
2001– | The Amazing Race | CBS | Joe Baldassare and Bill Bartek (season 1, 11) Oswald Mendez and Danilo "Danny" Jimenez (season 2, 11) Ken Duphiney (season 3) Aaron Goldschmidt (season 3) Andrew Hyde (season 3) Reichen Lehmkuhl and Chip Arndt (season 4) Winners Lynn Warren and Alex Ali (season 7) Patrick Vaughn (season 7) John Lowe and Scott Braginton-Smith (season 9) Lauren Marcoccio (season 10) Tom Rock and Terry Cosentino (season 10) Kate Lewis and Pat Hendrickson (season 12) Mel and Mike White (season 14, 18) Luke Adams (season 14, 18, 24) LaKisha Hoffman (season 14, 18) Winner Sam and Dan McMillen (season 15) Carol Rosenfeld and Brandy Snow (season 16) Jordan Pious (season 16) Winner Ron Zeitz and Bill Smith (season 19)[86] Justin Young (season 19) Brent Ridge (season 21) Josh Kilmer-Purcell (season 21) Winners Jaymes Vaughan (season 21) Joey Graceffa (season 22, 24) Tim Tsao and Te Jay McGrath (season 25) Harley Rodriguez and Jonathan Knight (season 26) Bergen Olson and Kurt Jordan Belcher (season 26) James Earl Corley (season 27) Tyler Oakley and Korey Kuhl (season 28) Scott Flanary (season 29) |
Reichen Lehmkuhl and Chip Arndt were the winners of season 4. Season 11, sometimes billed as an "All-Star" season, brought back previous Racers. Mel White is the gay father of the bisexual Mike White. Sam and Dan are brothers who came out to each other about a year before the show. Carol and Brandy are lesbians. Jordan and his straight brother Dan were the winners of season 16. Season 18, billed as "Unfinished Business", features the return of four openly LGB Racers from season 14. Kisha won season 18 with her straight sister, Jen. Josh and Brent are the stars of the series The Fabulous Beekman Boys. They are the winners of season 21. Jaymes and his Race partner James Davis are both performers with the Chippendales male dance revue.[87] Season 28 featured teams of internet celebrities. |
2001– | Big Brother Australia | Network Ten, Nine Network | John Cass (Season 1) Andy Silva (Season 1) Gordon Sloan (Season 1) Nathan Morris (Season 2) Sahra Kearney (Season 2) Claire Bellis (Season 3) Jaime Cedra (Season 3) Jamie O'Brien (Season 3) Geneva Loader (Season 5) Rachael Burns (Season 5) Michael Farnsworth (Season 5) David Graham (Season 6) Rob Rigley (Season 6) Lauren Clayton (Season 6) Nick Sady (Season 7) Zach Douglas (Season 7) Renee Black (Season 8) Benjamin Norris (Season 9) Tully Smyth (Season 10) Benjamin "Ben" Zabel (Season 10) Nathan Little (Season 10) Jason Roses (Season 11) |
John Cass, Nathan Morris, Jamie O'Brien, Claire Bellis, David Graham, Rob Rigley, Zach Douglas, Benjamin Norris, Ben Zabel and Nathan Little are gay. Andy Silva, Gordon Sloan, Sahra Kearney, Jaime Cedra, Geneva Loader, Rachael Burns, Lauren Clayton, Renee Black and Tully Smyth are bisexual. |
2001–2008 | The Mole | ABC | Jennifer Biondi (season 1) Jim Morrison (season 1) Bobby O’Donnell (season 5) Anderson Cooper (host) |
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2001–2002 | U8TV: The Lofters | Life Network | Mathieu Chantelois (season 1) Jason Ruta (season 2) |
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2000– | Survivor | CBS | Richard Hatch (season 1, season 8) Sonja Christopher (season 1) Mitchell Olson (season 2) Jeff Varner (season 2, season 31, season 34) Brandon Quinton (season 3) John Carroll (season 4) Scout Cloud Lee (season 9) Ami Cusack (season 9, season 16) Coby Archa (season 10) Rafe Judkins (season 11) J. P. Calderon (season 13) Brad Virata (season 13) Todd Herzog (season 15) Chet Welch (season 16) Charlie Herschel (season 17) Spencer Duhm (season 18) Shannon "Shambo" Waters (season 19) Mark "Papa Bear" Caruso (season 23) Bill Posley (season 24) Colton Cumbie (season 24, season 27) Dana Lambert (season 25) Michael Snow (season 26) Caleb Bankston (season 27) Brice Johnston (season 28) Josh Canfield (season 29) Reed Kelly (season 29) Kelly Remington (season 30) Tai Trang (season 32, season 34) Zeke Smith (season 33, season 34) Bret LaBelle (season 33) |
Hatch was the season 1 winner. Calderon went on to become a model with The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency. Todd Herzog is a flight attendant and a Mormon and season 15 winner. Ami Cusack tried out for The Amazing Race with her girlfriend and producers recommended her to audition for Survivor. She made a second appearance as a "Favorites" in Survivor 16: Micronesia. Colton Cumbie appeared on season 24 and later returned for season 27 along with his fiancé, Caleb. Caleb passed away on June 24, 2014 due to a work-related accident. [88] Boyfriends Josh Canfield and Reed Kelly competed in season 29 as part of the Blood vs. Water twist. Season 34 was entitled Game Changers, and featured three returning LGBT contestants. Several contestants; including Sonja Christopher and Mitchell Olson did not have their sexuality discussed on-air. |
2000– | Big Brother (UK) | Channel 4 Channel 5 |
Nichola Holt (Season 1) Anna Nolan (Season 1) Runner-Up Sada Walkington (Season 1) Brian Dowling (Season 2) Winner Josh Rafter (Season 2) Adele Roberts (Season 3) Nadia Almada (Season 5) Winner Daniel Bryan (Season 5) Emma Louise Greenwood (Season 5) Kitten Pinder (Season 5) Marco Sabba (Season 5) Craig Coates (Season 6) Derek Laud (Season 6) Kemal Shahin (Season 6) Sam Brodie (Season 7) Shahbaz Chauhdry (Season 7) Michael Cheshire (Season 7) Richard Newman (Season 7) Glyn Wise (Season 7) Runner-Up Tracey Barnard (Season 8) Seán "Seány" O'Kane (Season 8) Gerry Stergiopoulos (Season 8) Dennis McHugh (Season 9) Charlie Drummond (Season 10) Freddie/Halfwit Fisher (Season 10) Rodrigo Lopes (Season 10) Angel McKenzie (Season 10) David Ramsden (Season 10) Lisa Elizabeth Wallace(Season 10) Corin Forshaw (Season 11) Caoimhe Guilfoyle (Season 11) Shabby Katchadourian (Season 11) Mario Mugan (Season 11) Tom O'Connell (Season 12) Luke Anderson (Season 13) Winner Benedict Garrett (Season 13) Scott Mason (Season 13) Sallie Axl (Season 14) Jack Glenny (Season 14) Wolfy Millington (Season 14) Dan Neal (Season 14) Mark Byron (Season 15) Christopher Hall (Season 15) Aaron Frew (season 16) Simon Gross (season 16) Adjoa Mensah (season 16) Sam Giffen (season 17) Hughie Maughan (season 17) Ryan Ruckledge (season 17) Andy West (season 17) |
Transgender houseguest Nadia Almada won Big Brother 5 UK in 2004. Brian Dowling, an openly gay man, won the second series. Marco Sabba (series 5), Daniel Bryan (series 5, won third place), Derek Laud (series 6), Craig Coates (series 6, won fifth place), Kemal Shahin (series 6, also a crossdresser), Richard Newman (series 7, won fourth place), Michael Cheshire (series 7) and Dennis McHugh (BB9) are gay. Anna Nolan was the first lesbian seen on Big Brother (second place, series 1) while Kitten Pinder is also a lesbian and Sara Folino (BB9) is bisexual. Shabby Katchadorian is a lesbian. Shabby developed a crush on friend and housemate Caoimhe Gurfole. Caoimhe said she was bisexual until she found out Shabby liked her. It was later revealed that Shabby loved her and Caoimhe thought it was just a crush. Ryan Ruckledge and Hughie Maughan (season 17) were the first same-sex couple to engage in a sex act on the show. |
2000– | Celebrity Big Brother (UK) | Channel 4 Channel 5 |
Sue Perkins (Season 2) Michael Barrymore (Season 4) Runner-Up Pete Burns (Season 4) Jodie Marsh (Season 4) Ian 'H' Watkins (Season 5) Jackiey Budden (Season 5) Lady Sovreign (Season 7) Gareth "Alfie" Thomas (Season 9) Julian Clary (season 10) Winner Rylan Clark (Season 11) Winner Lauren Harries (Season 12) Louie Spence (Season 12) Ollie Locke (Season 13) Leslie Jordan (Season 14) Perez Hilton (Season 15) Tila Tequila (Season 16) Austin Armacoast (Seasons 16 & 19) Angie Bowie (Season 17) Christopher Maloney (Season 17) Christopher Biggins (Season 18) Frankie Grande (Season 18) Samantha Fox (Season 18) Marnie Simpson (Season 18) |
Ian Watkins (Celebrity Big Brother 2007, won fourth place) is gay; Jackiey Budden (Celebrity BB 2007, first evictee) is a lesbian. Frankie Grande originally appeared on the sixteenth season of the American version of the show. |
2000– | Big Brother (U.S.) | CBS | Bill "Bunky" Miller (season 2) Marcellas Reynolds (season 3 & 7) Will Wikle (season 5) Ivette Corredero (season 6)Runner-Up Beau Beasley (Season 6) Dustin Erikstrup (season 8) Joe Barber (season 8) Joshuah Welch (season 9) Neil Garcia (season 9) Steven Daigle (season 10) Kevin Campbell (season 11) Lydia Tavera (season 11) Michele Noonan (season 11) Ragan Fox (season 12) Annie Whittington (season 12) Lawon Exum (season 13) Jenn Arroyo (season 14) Wil Heuser (season 14)[89] Andy Herren (season 15) Winner[90] Frankie Grande (season 16) Audrey Middleton (season 17) Jason Roy (season 17) Vanessa Rousso (season 17) Jozea Flores (season 18) Tiffany Rousso (season 18) |
Bunky's husband at the time sent Bunky a letter during the show during Big Brother 2. Ivette's live-in girlfriend was interviewed on the show during Big Brother 6. Bunky and Marcellas were both eligible for Big Brother: All Stars, but only Marcellas made it in. Dustin and Joe were cast as hated ex-boyfriends on Big Brother 8. Joshua and Neil were originally "soulmates" on the show but Neil had to leave the House voluntarily for urgent personal reasons and Joshua selected formerly evicted Sharon as his new mate. Andy became the first openly gay winner in the U.S. series. Frankie is the older half-brother of singer Ariana Grande. Audrey Middleton is the first transgender HouseGuest to appear on the U.S. version of the Big Brother series. Vanessa and Tiffany are sisters. |
2000– | Big Brother (Spanish TV series) | Telecinco | Mari Arrabal (season 2) Noemí Ungría (season 3) Raquel Morillas (season 3) Elba Guallarte (season 3) Rafa López (season 4) Nicky Villanueva (season 6) Natacha Jaitt (season 6) Arturo Sisniega (season 7) Amor Romeira (season 9) Nagore Robles (season 11) Carolina Sobé (season 11) Laura Selva (season 11) Ángela Castro (season 11) Hans Marcus (season 11) Dámaso Ángulo (season 12) Desirée Rodríguez (season 14) Álvaro Vargas (season 14) Aritz Castro (season 16) Han Wang (season 16) Miguel Vilas (season 17) |
Mari Arrabal, Noemí Ungría, Natacha Jaitt, Carolina Sobé, Aritz Castro and Miguel Vilas are bisexuals. Raquel Morillas, Elba Guallarte, Rafa López, Arturo Sisniega, Nagore Robles, Laura Selva, Ángela Castro, Dámaso Ángulo, Álvaro Vargas and Han Wang are gays. Nicky Villanueva, Amor Romeira, Hans Marcus and Desirée Rodríguez are transgender. |
2000–2008 | Trading Spaces | TLC Discovery Home |
Vern Yip | |
2000–2001 | American High | Fox (2000) PBS (2001) |
Brad Krefman[91] | Series follows high school students. |
1998- | The Challenge | MTV | Ryan Kehoe (Fresh Meat) Evelyn Smith (Fresh Meat) Laurel Stucky (Fresh Meat II) Shane Raines (Battle of the Bloodlines) |
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1996–1998 | All Rise for Julian Clary | Julian Clary | "Judge" Julian Clary hears cases of disputes between friends and neighbors. | |
1992– | Real World | MTV | Norman Korpi (New York) Beth Anthony (Los Angeles) Pedro Zamora (San Francisco) Dan Renzi (Miami) Genesis Moss (Boston) Stephen Williams (Seattle) Ruthie Alcaide (Hawaii) Justin Deabler (Hawaii) Danny Roberts (New Orleans) Coral Smith (Back to New York) Chris Beckman (Chicago) Aneesa Ferreira (Chicago) Simon Sherry-Wood (Paris) Karamo Brown (Philadelphia) Willie Hernández (Philadelphia) Tyler Duckworth (Key West) Davis Mallory (Denver) Shauvon Torres (Sydney) Katelynn Cusanelli (Brooklyn) J.D. Ordonez (Brooklyn) Sarah Rice (Brooklyn) Ayiiia Elizarraras (Cancun) Derek Chavez (Cancun) Emily Schromm (D.C.) Mike Manning (D.C.) Preston Robertson James (New Orleans (2010)) Frank Sweeney (San Diego (2011)) Sam McGinn (San Diego (2011)) Marlon Williams (Portland) Arielle Scott (Ex-Plosion) Ashley Ceasar (Ex-Plosion) Nicole Zanatta (Skeletons) Chris Hall (Go Big or Go Home) |
Late teens and 20-somethings living together, some LGBT roommates. While most gay, lesbian and bisexual cast members' sexuality were discussed or shown on the program, Coral did not come out of the closet (as having a fluid sexuality) until years after her season had ended. Norman dated Charles Perez on-camera, which had the effect of outing Perez. Pedro Zamora dated Sean Sasser on the show and the two exchanged vows in an on-air commitment ceremony. Despite a confrontation with a castmate ending with him being called a homosexual, Williams (Seattle) did not come out until a subsequent reunion special. Marlon identified as having bisexual tendencies in the course of the series, later publicly moved away from so identifying, before coming out as bisexual on The Challenge.[92][93] Arielle and Ashley are ex-girlfriends brought together for a season dubbed "Real World: Ex-plosion".[94] |
1973 | An American Family | PBS | Lance Loud |
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- ^ "Love and Hip Hop Star Comes Out as Bisexual - Advocate.com". The Advocate.
- ^ "Is Mimi Faust a Lesbian? Mimi and Chris Explain the Details of Their Relationship to Ariane". VH1.
- ^ Contestants: Jeffry
- ^ Opposite Worlds Cast: Jeffry Celle Archived 2014-02-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Meet Xander, The Adorable “Gaymer” On TBS’ Reality Competition “King Of The Nerds”
- ^ Meet Xander, The Adorable “Gaymer” On TBS’ Reality Competition “King Of The Nerds”
- ^ Meet Jonny Drubel, Hot Gay Romantic of "#RichKids Of Beverly Hills"
- ^ "K Michelle Tells All on the RCMS: "I'm a Bisexual Woman"". V-103. October 15, 2014.
- ^ http://bossip.com/1274183/first-7-minutes-of-k-michelle-my-life-season-premiere-ask-safaree-samuels-about-his-peen-video/
- ^ "Moniece Says She's In a Relationship with a Woman, Says She's Better at Sex Than Rich Dollaz". VH1. Viacom. August 15, 2016.
- ^ "Nikki Baby and Rosa Acosta Are Dating". Bossip. March 23, 2016.
- ^ "Amber's Raw and Emotional Reaction to Learning That Miles Is Bisexual". VH1. Viacom. October 20, 2015.
- ^ "Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood' Star Milan Christopher On Being An Entrepreneur, Rapper And Advocate". Forbes. January 12, 2016.
- ^ "Jason Lee Claps Back". VH1. Viacom. September 29, 2015.
- ^ "Rosa Acosta Speaks On Being Bisexual + More". DJ Lady T. YouTube. December 23, 2009.
- ^ Modern family seeks donor dad in Generation Cryo
- ^ Meet Mia, the Trans Woman Who'll Make You Want to Watch Houston Beauty
- ^ David Alonson Bradberry goes 'Below Deck'
- ^ "James Wallington: Bullying, Empowerment & Being a Big Brother"
- ^ “Capture”‘s Luke Tipple & James Wallington On Breaking Gay Stereotypes
- ^ Out Athlete Michael Holtz Is No Cupcake On “72 Hours”
- ^ Gay 'Storage Wars' Stars: 'Duck Dynasty' Hater Is Missing Out on Mass Ass
- ^ 'Shahs of Sunset' Star Reza Farahan Says He's Prepared to Take the Heat
- ^ Interview with Jake Nodar of "Full Metal Jousting" Archived 2012-02-16 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Love and Hip Hop Star Comes Out as Bisexual - Advocate.com". The Advocate.
- ^ "Is Mimi Faust a Lesbian? Mimi and Chris Explain the Details of Their Relationship to Ariane". VH1.
- ^ "K Michelle Tells All on the RCMS: "I'm a Bisexual Woman"". V-103. October 15, 2014.
- ^ "Who is Ariane's Girlfriend, DJ Toni K?". VH1. Viacom. June 1, 2015.
- ^ "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Reunion Bonus Footage: Kalenna Explains Why She's Bisexual". VH1.
- ^ http://www.vh1.com/news/199219/is-there-hope-joseline-could-drink-from-the-fountain-of-dime-again/
- ^ "'LOVE & HIP HOP: ATLANTA' STARS: WE GOT FIRED & JOB-BLOCKED BY EXECS". TMZ.
- ^ "Ashley Nicole Is Not Into Kirk (Because She's Into Girls)". VH1.
- ^ http://www.vh1.com/news/270857/tommie-joseline-hernandez-drunken-threesome-stevie-j/
- ^ "Who Is D. Smith? Meet the Grammy-Winning Producer Making History as the First Transgender Woman on Love & Hip Hop". VH1.
- ^ "Chris Candidly Explains His Gender Identity and Clarifies What a "Touch-Me-Not" Is". VH1.
- ^ https://thegavoice.com/melissa-scott-on-growing-chris-brown-scandal-traxx-girls-is-reviewing-its-options-with-legal-counsel/
- ^ http://www.vh1.com/news/306150/kirk-cheated-with-jasmine-keanna-three-way-rod/
- ^ "Somaya Reece on representing bisexuality on "Famously Single"". AfterEllen. July 12, 2016.
- ^ "Erica Mena Chats About Bisexuality and Fiance Shad Moss". BET. February 3, 2015.
- ^ "Cyn Introduces Her New Man". VH1. June 4, 2015.
- ^ "K Michelle Tells All on the RCMS: "I'm a Bisexual Woman"". V-103. October 15, 2014.
- ^ "Jhonni Blaze on Precious Paris Kiss & Rumors They Were Intimate". VLAD TV. YouTube. March 10, 2015.
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- ^ Oprah's Network Announces 10 Show Host Contestants
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- ^ Tylor Devereaux
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