Reality star Nicola Porcella backtracks after coming out as pansexual: “I’m heterosexual”
A post shared by Nicola Porcella (@nicolaporcella12)Nicola Porcella is not a member of the LGBTQ+ community after all.Last year, the hunky Peruvian reality star opened up about his identity while appearing as a contestant on La Casa de los Famosos México, the Mexican version of Celebrity Big Brother.During what appeared to be an emotional moment inside the house, Porcella announced he was not heterosexual while surrounded by two of his queer cast members, trans influencer Wendy Guevara and bisexual singer Apio Quijano.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.“Hi, I’m Nicola and I accept that I am pansexual,” he said while holding hands with Guevara and Quijano.The coming out scene seemed genuine with the show’s official Instagram account sharing the revelation with the caption: “What a beautiful moment of diversity and acceptance!”A post shared by La Casa de los Famosos México (@lacasafamososmx)La Casa de los Famosos México ended with Guevara being crowned the winner and Porcella as runner-up.
The pair were even given the nickname “Wencola” for their close relationship.While it seemed like a stellar turnout for the two queer contestants, it would soon be usurped after Porcella clarified he was not pansexual and only made the declaration while “joking” with Guevara.During an appearance on the podcast “Out Of Context with Alexis Moreno,” Porcella backtracked about how he identifies, while assuring he thinks everyone should be respected for who they are.“I have a lot of fun, I have no taboos, I have no problems with anyone.
I am a very open person, who respects a lot, which is something we must learn. We are all equal, we have the right to the same thing.
I grew up with that,” he said. “The topic of pansexuality was a game that Wendy and Apio and I played with them, they bothered me, and I had fun.
