Wayne Brady reveals he is pansexual: ‘Attracted across the board’
nypost.comcame out as pansexual on Monday, explaining that he’s struggled to define his sexuality and manage his “love addiction.” “I am pansexual,” he boldly told People, clarifying that he is attracted to people regardless of their sex or gender. “Bisexual — with an open mind!”The “Let’s Make a Deal” host, 51, is on a “path to self-discovery” as he films a reality show about his blended family that’s set to premiere on Hulu next year.While trying to come to terms with his sexuality, Brady felt like he didn’t fully identify as bisexual. “I came to pansexual because — and I know that I’m completely messing up the dictionary meaning — but to me, pan means being able to be attracted to anyone who identifies as gay, straight, bi, transsexual or non-binary.
Being able to be attracted across the board,” Brady said. Robin Williams’ 2014 suicide “really impacted” Brady, setting him on a journey of self-reflection and inspiring him to become “very vocal about mental health.” “There’s a lot of therapy that I’m doing right now.
I wish I didn’t care what people think of me, but the fact of the matter is, I do care,” he admitted. “Once I opened that door to myself though, I had to start learning about myself, and I had to start owning up to things that maybe I’d either repressed, suppressed, or just didn’t wanna deal with.”The Post reached out to Brady’s reps for comment.The Season 31 “Dancing with the Stars” contestant was married to his first wife, Diana Lasso, from 1993 to 1995.
He married second wife Mandie Taketa in 1999, later divorcing her in 2007. Throughout the years, he has blamed his failed relationships on being too young and too focused on work, but he has otherwise kept much of his love life private until now. “People think they.
