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Ricky Martin Blasts Host for Gay Question

MIAMI, JUL 10 – Billy Bush apologized immediately after Ricky Martin walked off an early 2000s interview following a question about his sexuality, seven years before Martin publicly came out in 2010.

  • Billy Bush asked Ricky Martin if he was gay during a politically sensitive interview in Miami in the early 2000s, leading to Martin walking off the set.
  • The question stemmed from rumors and public curiosity before Martin publicly came out in 2010, and Bush consulted eight people the night before, who all wanted to know about Martin's sexuality.
  • Martin reacted with anger and distress, later describing the experience as violating and causing him PTSD because he was not ready to disclose his sexuality while promoting his album.
  • Bush apologized immediately, saying, "Ricky, I am so sorry for asking that question," and reflected publicly that he learned a valuable lesson about nuance and respect in interviewing.
  • The incident highlighted challenges around privacy and timing in celebrity disclosures and contributed to ongoing discussions about sensitivity in media questioning of personal topics.
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