RBD’s Christian Comes Out of the Closet
10:33 am By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Chismes| GLBT| Music
5 Mar 2007
I’ll admit that I’ve been quite critical of the Mexican pop-tart group RBD, their music and their marketing but my mouth dropped open this morning at reading this news:
Christian Chavez, 23, of Mexican pop group RBD, announced Thursday on the group’s Web site, www.grupo-rbd.com, that he is gay. He says the recent release of compromising photos of him pushed him to come out. He wrote: “Although I’m scared and filled with uncertainty, I know that I can rely on the support of my fans, their love is bigger than all of this. I ask them from the bottom of my heart not to judge me for being honest and to feel proud of who they are and never make the same mistake I did.”
I have to give Christian props for coming out, regardless of the circumstances. What remains to be seen is how fans and parents of fans will react to the news. Will there be a RBD homophobic backlash?
Via / The Advocate
Image Via / Etikedo.com
- Tags: Christian Chavez, RBD, Rebelde
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12 Responses to RBD’s Christian Comes Out of the Closet
jr
March 5th, 2007 at 9:06 pm
I think it is good that he has come out. This WILL affect the RBD group alot simple because of the mexican fans. The Mexican culture does not accept gays easyaly but hopefully everything turns out fine! As long as he has support he will be fine. The longer he would have waited, the worse it would have been. All i say to him is good luck and dont let anything get you down bud. There will be people for you and some against but always remember those who love you that most and most importnat never for get who you are. Luck!,
~~jr. (ur fan and supporter)
mariela
March 8th, 2007 at 12:39 pm
i still love you and no matter what you still kick ass
Christy
March 24th, 2007 at 11:32 pm
It may look as if he was GAY. But what I think that he is only just doing bizz.If he were,he whould SHY!
JASMIN
March 25th, 2007 at 3:33 am
Its okey if christian is like that i still love him.
emelyguzman
April 7th, 2007 at 3:24 am
Hey Christian well um I was in shock when I found the truth of your secret well Im just happy you told us and I accept you for who you are and just that wont stop me for admiring you so be yourself hey if you want to be that way fine with me thats our own life style so well I love you Ive been to your LA concert and you were great as the rest of the bsnd. I know they will accept you for who you are.We love you so much and I hope I can meet you one day thats my dream well please be happy always going to support you no matter what well bye take care so much…xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo!!!!
emelyguzman&sheilaceja
April 7th, 2007 at 3:30 am
Well I posted once but me and my cousin posted together this time we support u forever please dont think that we hate you we love you so much thank your RBD supporters they love you to so please keep having confidence cuz nothings gonna stop us supporting you love u both me n Sheila n we cant wait for more new CDs n Dolls magezines and news take carelove u wait we cant stop saying that!!!!xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo!!
ebyyyy
April 14th, 2007 at 1:24 am
ur still hot if u be kum un gay call me lol
VIVA
April 18th, 2007 at 3:28 am
PLEASE YOU CAN JUST TELL…. THATS WHY YOUR SO TALENTED …. GAY STRIGHT WE ARE ALL HUMAN……
victoria
May 23rd, 2007 at 6:30 pm
ur da best person eva it doesnt matta who u r itz wutz in ur heart dat matterz
miriam
July 6th, 2007 at 7:49 pm
omg i think christian is so so f-in hott….nd umm….well aslong as he is happy dats all dat matters…even though it hurts to see dis sexy thing like dat one guy….nd dat dis FINE FINE boy which can have ne gurl he wants….he wants a guy….but yea dats ok like i said as long as he is happy i guess…
Chica Rebelde
July 6th, 2007 at 11:29 pm
Cristian,at first I couldn’t believe that you were gay. I still can’t accept it.Gimme an answer to y u like men. I’d like 2 know the answer 2 that face 2 face.
junior209
December 6th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Hey I’m gay 2 so don’t worry I think ur hella hot and just don’t listen 2 people their just gonna make you feel worse and thanx 2 all the people who support him