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HGTV’s Jonathan Knight Pens Emotional Message on National Coming Out Day
Before heading to bed on October 11, 2022, HGTV host — and New Kids on the Block member — Jonathan Knight took time to speak up about coming out. The “Farmhouse Fixer” host didn’t want to let National Coming Out Day finish without adding his two cents about the importance of authenticity and inclusivity.
Jonathan Knight Offers Encouragement to Those Struggling to Come Out
GettyGettyJonathan Knight in 2018 with then-fiancé Harley Rodriguez
National Coming Out Day was first observed by the Human Rights Campaign in 1988 to commemorate the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights anniversary. The organization says the purpose of the annual observance is to “promote a safe, inclusive and loving society where LGBTQ+ people can live truthfully, openly and without fear.”
Knight, who confirmed in August that he married his longtime love Harley Rodriguez, took to Twitter at the end of the day writing, “On this #nationalcomingoutday I head to bed knowing the struggles so many confront. My life changed when I was able to inhabit my authentic life! Come out
Jonathan Knight Confirms He’s Gay After Being Outed on Bravo Show
New Kids on the Block singer Jonathan Knight revealed he is gay on his group’s official website over the weekend.
Speculation had arisen after ’80s popstar Tiffany outed him on Bravo’s Watch What Happens: Live.
Knight also gave a statement to Towleroad in which he said he never hid his sexuality:
“I hold never been outed by anyone but myself! I did so almost twenty years ago. I never knew that I would have to do it all over again publicly just because I reunited with NKOTB! I have lived my life very openly and have never veiled the fact that I am gay! Apparently the pre requisite to being a gay common figure is to appear on the cover of a magazine with the caption ‘I am gay’. I apologize for not doing so if this is what was expected! My conviction is that you live your life by example, and not by a caption on a magazine! If there ever has been any confusion about my sexuality, then you are someone that doesn’t even know me!
“I love living my life organism open and honest, but at this time I choose not to discuss my private experience any further! My fellow
New Kids on the Block member Jonathan Knight is a proud newlywed these days, but he says he felt “a lot of pressure” to conceal his true self during the prior stages of his music career.
Knight, who is queer , appeared this week on the “Frosted Tips with Lance Bass” podcast, where he shared the painful memory of being told by a manager that his time as a pop singer would be “over” if he addressed his sexuality publicly.
“My manager knew I was gay,” Knight recalled to Bass. “He pulled me aside and he was like: ‘If anybody finds out, then your career’s over, the New Kids’ careers [are] over ... Sony’s gonna deprive money.’ It was just so much pressure. Looking advocate , that was a lot of pressure to put on somebody who is just trying to figure out the world themselves.”
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A Boston native, Knight was just 17 when the Unused Kids on the Block released their self-titled debut album in 1986. The boy band ― which includes Knight’s brother Jordan, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood ― became one of MTV’s most popular acts two years later, when their second album, “Hangin’ Tough,” turned out to be a global smash.
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New Kids On The Block Singer Jonathan Knight Opens Up About 'Pressure' to Hide His Sexuality
New Kids on the Block's Jonathan Knight is happily married to longtime partner Harley Rodriguez, and is living his life in truth and with joy. However, that freedom and openness wasn't always something he felt was an option.
During a recent episode of the podcast Frosted Tips with Lance Bass, Knight opened up to Bass and Joey Fatone about his experiences with being essentially forced to keep his sexuality a secret during his band's early years.
"My manager knew I was gay," Knight explained, adding that it wasn't something he hadn't realized. But rather, it was something he felt he couldn't share.
"Did they ever tell you you can't say anything?" Bass asked.
"My manager actually did. He pulled me aside and was favor, 'If anybody finds out, your career is over. The New Kids' career is over. My career is over,'" Knight recalled. "It was just so much pressure."
"Looking back, that was a lot of pressure to put on somebody who's just trying to figure out the world themselves," he continued, adding that, "As it went along, the accentuate built up and built up and built up.