, when he first auditioned for “American Idol”, he’d been openly gay for eight years.While Lambert’s sexuality was never explicitly delineated on the show, he also never made any efforts to hide who he was.Adam Lambert Slams Idea Of Theo James Playing George Michael In Biopic: ‘Another Straight Man Playing A Gay Icon’
“It was never a secret,” he recalled. “During the live broadcast, there was no one asking me what my sexual preference was, and we weren’t allowed to do interviews during the show back then because they wanted to keep everyone on a level playing field.” When photos emerged online, prior to the “Idol” finale, of Lambert kissing another man, he was hit by backlash. Admitting it wasn’t pleasant, the experience ultimately toughened his resolve.“No matter what size or gender or sexuality you are, there is space for you,” Lambert added. “If you’re getting people talking, you’re winning on some level.”