How many times does Shawn Mendes have to confirm he’s not gay? The 22-year-old singer has had to address the long-standing rumor about his sexuality since 2016, and he’s had the same answer each time.
In a new interview with The Guardian, the “Wonder” singer revealed why the ‘insensitive’ inquiries about his sexuality upset him. “There was a desperation for me to come out as being gay, which is such a ridiculous thing,” Shawn told The Guardian after he was asked about accusations of being in a fake relationship with singer Camila Cabello — which sparked from rumors about his sexuality. “I got upset because I know people who are gay who haven’t come out yet and I know the suffering they experience because of that,” Shawn continued,