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ABC Bashes The Bachelor Juan Pablo Galavis For Anti-Gay Remarks! Now Juan Pablo Issues Apology Citing Language Barrier!
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Controversy better than a plot on one of your favorite soap operas has emerged because of none other than The Bachelor, Juan Pablo Galavis! Last night at the ABC TCA Winter Press Tour Cocktail Reception and press event, Juan Pablo made remarks to a reporter from The TV Page when asked said Would he be opposed to having an openly gay or bisexual bachelor take part in an upcoming season of the series? What happened next was not good!
Juan Pablo answered: “I don’t think it is a good example for kids to watch that on TV. Obviously, people have their husband and wife and kids and that is how we are brought up. Now there are fathers having kids and all that, and it is hard for me to understand that too in the sense of a household having… two parents sleeping in the same bed and the kid going into bed… It is confusing in a sense. But I respect them because they want to have kids. They want to be parents. So it is a scale… Where do you put it on the scale? Where is the thin line to cross or not? You have to respect everybody’s desires and way of living. But it would be too hard for TV.”
ABC and Warner Horizon studio this morning came out and bashed The Bachelor and did not stand by their man, instead issuing this statement, “Juan Pablo’s comments were careless, thoughtless and insensitive, and in no way reflect the views of the network, the show’s producers or studio.” Now Juan Pablo took to his facebook page to offer his apology on his statements citing the language barrier as one of the issues for the misunderstanding since he is originally from Venezuela.
Juan Pablo offered up this apology: “I want to apologize to all the people I may have offended because of my comments on having a Gay or Bisexual Bachelor. The comment was taken out of context. If you listen to the entire interview, there’s nothing but respect for Gay people and their families. I have many gay friends and one of my closest friends who’s like a brother has been a constant in my life especially during the past 5 months. The word pervert was not what I meant to say and I am very sorry about it. Everyone knows English is my second language and my vocabulary is not as broad as it is in Spanish and, because of this, sometimes I use the wrong words to express myself. What I meant to say was that gay people are more affectionate and intense and for a segment of the TV audience this would be too racy to accept. The show is very racy as it is and I don’t let my 5 year old daughter watch it. Once again, I’m sorry for how my words were taken. I would never disrespect anyone. S inceramente, Juan Pablo Galavis.”
So, what do you make of the whole debacle? Do you buy Juan Pablo’s apology? Do you think it was out of line? What do you think about ABC’s comments against Juan Pablo’s remarks? Comment below!
It looks like the current run of Lucas Adams (Noah) and Tamara Braun (Sienna) on The Young and the Restless is coming to an end, after the Monday, August 3 edition of the CBS daytime drama revealed that Noah and Sienna are leaving Genoa City and heading back to Los Angeles.
In the storyline, Noah informed his mother, Sharon (Sharon Case) and half-sister Mariah (Camryn Grimes) that he and Sienna made the decision to move back to the West Coast to put distance between themselves and Matt Clark (Roger Howarth). Although Noah did not say it was a permanent move, he did assure his mom that once Matt is hopefully gone from Genoa City they could return.
However, as previewed already on the video teaser for this week’s episodes of Y&R (see below), it appears Noah left Genoa City’s The Shadow Room to be run by a returning Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian). So with that, coupled with today’s episode, it would appear the move could wind up being more permanent.
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COMINGS AND GOINGS
Adams made his Y&R debut on November 4, 2025 as the successor to Rory Gibson who last played Noah on-screen in April of 2023. Earlier in 2025, Gibson took over the role of Michael Corinthos on Genera Hospital replacing Chad Duell, who stepped away from the part after 15 years.
Braun who played Adam’s mother on Days of Our Lives when she was Ava Vitali and he was Tripp Dalton, first appeared on Y&R back on October 14, 2025, where we soon learned she had become Noah’s lover as the new character, Sienna Bacall. It should be noted, Adams was on contract with the number #1 soap, while Braun has been on recurring status.
With Josh Griffith now exited as head writer of The Young and the Restless, and the newly announced co-head writing team of Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor having taken his place and starting their new tenure this week, it will be interesting to see how the duo resets the show, and if a Noah and Sienna return is in the cards for the future or not.
So, what do you think about the seeming departures of Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun from The Young and the Restless? Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out our recent live chat with Tamara and Lucas on the Michael Fairman Channel.
Rosie O’Donnell revealed that she plans to head back to a seat at the table of ABC’s morning talk show The View.
The announcement came during Monday’s episode of The Tangle Podcast where she shared she will participate in “in whatever way they want” her or “just as a guest” for its upcoming 30th season.
The View’s season 30 will kick-off this fall in September. O’Donnell explained, “They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics.”
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ROSIE ON HER PREVIOUS GO-ROUNDS ON THE VIEW
As fans of The View know, O’Donnell famously had two different one-year stints on the talk show in 2007 and again in 2014- 2015. She often feuded with then co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck.
However, during her discussion with host, Kyle Ridley on The Tangle Podcast, O’Donnell also noted she often had tense moments with longtime moderator and anchor, Whoopi Goldberg.
O’Donnell also expressed, “Many, many people got the short end of the stick there. It was, you know, it was a factory where people were being churned in and out and their tenuous security, nobody got to be calm. It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about. And that didn’t sit right with me, you know.”
Back in 2023, Brooke Shields had asked Rosie on her podcast, Now What? with Brooke Shields, about how she felt on her two stints at The View and all the controversy that surrounded it. Rosie at that time, stated, “I know this, it’s not the best use of my talent to get in a show where I have to argue and defend basic principles of humanity and kindness. It was not something I’d ever do again.”
You can check out the clip with Rosie and Kyle Ridley discussing her return to The View in some form for its upcoming 30th season below.
Then weigh-in: Would you be excited to see Rosie, even for a one-day or a week guest stint on the upcoming celebratory season of The View, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.
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General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:
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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.
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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.
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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.
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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.
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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.
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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!
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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
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I think actors/actresses should keep their opinions to themselves
He was answering a question I’m an interview though.
he was totally wrong for even making those comments – no i don’t buy his apology – i feel as though he knew exactly what he was saying – i have seen him give interviews & his english seems just fine so i don’t buy that crap about the problem was caused because english is his second language – abc needs to take him off of the bachelor & send his butt packing…………..
i wonder what the gay & lesbian community thinks about his obnoxious remarks??
We weren’t surprised. Not all but most Latin Catholics are extremely homophobic. Patricia Mauceri (ex-Carlotta) was one of the worst.
Patricia Mauceri objected to the story where she mistakenly thinks that Cristian is gay and embraces the idea enthusiastically and automatically.The actress,in an attempt to protect the character she helped the writers create( with her interpretation of the role) thought that it was implausible that that particular traditional Hispanic mother would react as she did so happily and unquestioningly.That does not make her a homophobe it makes her an actress who takes her work seriously and proudly.For you to call her ‘one of the worst” is unfair,uninformed and unjustified.
I was very proud of Ms. Mauceri for standing up for her character. If more actors did that, maybe there would be more quality programming of all kinds…not limited just to this issue. Actors sell themselves out and act out all sorts of depraved things on screen for the sake of a paycheque.
They’ll act outraged for 5 minutes, give it some lip service, then go back on with their lives. Pointless really.
There is no debacle. Everyone has a preference and the freedom to communicate it. The media loves to treat communications of exclusive heterosexual preference as heresy. Get over it.
And then there’s the freedom of speech to let this guy know he’s an a-hole.
Exactly. Why can’t we be proud of being straight??
That’s like white guys feeling oppressed because blacks demand equality and respect. You “straights” are not a minority – and, by the way, no one is asking you to NOT be proud of your heterosexuality. If your masculinity feels threatened by gay pride, however, maybe you need to see a therapist.
There’s nothing to be “proud” about being straight or being gay. And yes…you most DEFINITELY are asking…in a not very subtle way…us to NOt be proud of being straight. This bachelor was asked how he would feel about a gay bachelor show. He answered very honestly and respectfully. Why is ABC jumping in? Why is he being forced to issue an apology? My masculinity has nothing to do with “gay pride” and I am not threatened in any way. what IS threatening absolutely that straight people can not express their opinions in a perfectly valid way. when they do, it’s homophobia. when gay people do it, it’s free speech. double standard much??
The network is being a big o Hippocrate because maybe they wouldn’t say it but I also don’t see them putting it on the air. they are just trying to come across as open minded.
PC Police strikes again?
Juan is a loser, I AM gay good looking masculine clean shaven. I want to meet juan, have dinner with him, educate this poor exuse of a man. when i have my way with him, I will tell him, who’s your daddy. lol. i have a good sence of humour folks. ok, juan maybe is in the closet, maybe he is gay bisexual or bi curious. I was married to a wonderful lady, but i knew I was gay. now im 30 years old. i have a loving cute hot hot boyfriend. he is 24 years old. juan come out of the closet, and be happy. thats all.
Claudio…I am also gay. And, Claudio…your comment made my day!!!!! LOL!!!!!
Take care and have a good one. Peace.
Your comment is ignorant and vulgar and certainly does not demonstrate your self proclaimed ‘sense (sic)of humo(u)r”.Your tasteless fantasy of having your ‘way with him” is crude and very telling.His having an opinion or a point of view different from your own certainly does not justify your calling him a ‘poor excuse of a man”.
Hey robert take a pill buddy. You are attacking claudio, you have to calm down and take your meds. You are a homo phobe. claudio did nothing too you, you are a big bully.
Thank you!
Robert what you say is true, thankfully not all gay people think like him. I do notice that some gays people believe if you have a problem with their lifestyle it’s because you’re “in the closet”. Unfortunately these stereotypes are constantly played out in the movies and on TV. Hopefully one day we can learn to respect each others lifestyle and stop putting a label on every comment made.
I am gay, too, and I feel that the original comment here is just as ignorant as Mr. Galavis’s comment. Nevertheless, free speech is sacred, no matter how tacky.
Actions speak louder than words! ABC was very quick to distance themselves from his comments, and have saved their franchise in the process! There might still be a backlash or boycott of this season…only time will tell!
Why is this a tv show? Pointless.
It’s a language thing? No it isn’t. If that is how you feel, that is how you feel. But one question… Who are these kids that are watching the Bachelor? Who in their right mind lets their kid watch that show?
I agree Jen. Parents let their kids watch all sorts of filth…and shockingly a lot of it is found in cartoons!!!! There are a lot of depraved minds in Hollywood and I wish more parents would take notice of what their kids are viewing.
Oh, por favor!
Sounds plain to me. He was born in Ithaca, NY, so I’m not sure what language barrier he’s referring to.
The New Yawk barrier. Lol.
Oh my gosh does it never end? Just when you thought it was safe to step your toe in the water.
Again people are being punished and censored for giving their honest opinions because they dont fit with the liberal gay agenda. Big whoop. What else is knew. The gay “rights” movement is out of hand. This is America. Hello free speech!
As a gay man, I’m unfamiliar with any “liberal gay agenda”. I agree with you about the free speech issue. Tacky uneducated comments are the downside to a free society. If you don’t like it, tune out or turn the channel or just plain boycott. However, as a gay man who is the descendant of both native Americans and Europeans who have been here since the 1600’s, and as a law-abiding tax-paying educated productive citizen, I AM going to have my rights that are EQUAL to everyone else’s, and I care not one iota what anyone and their free speech has to say about it. My ancestors fought and died for that principle, and I’m prepared to do so as well.
You’re unfamiliar with a liberal gay agenda? Um…are you alive and NOt under a rock?
Amen.
Who does he think he is? Phil “Quack Quack” Robinson?! What he said made no sense, probably not even to him! Glad I don’t watch this show anymore. Haven’t watched in years. Prefer soaps. REAL soaps.
It was obvious from the beginning this was a language barrier issue. Instead of seeing that, people would rather turn this man into the devil because they enjoy bashing rather than understanding and forgiving.
Language barrier? He was born in Ithaca, NY! LOL
but his family, (who he was raised by) was not, this happens ALL THE TIME!
He has nothing to apologize for except,perhaps,appearing on that lurid program in the first place.
Sounds like he knew what he was saying to me. He screwed up!!
I dont get what was wrong in his original statement.
As ABC sits back and revels in the controversy and increased ratings….I am so very certain that they are “angry” at this bachelor. More likely they are signing a bonus cheque for him. LOL. Stupid fluff like this amuses me to no end.
The guy is a jackass,
I say who cares what he said! Who is he? why give power to someone who does not need it or matter what he thinks. It is all about how you feel and what you tell your family. Everyone has their own opinion and that will not change, we have so many different religions in this world and different believes, He is on a show to find a wife, he is not changing laws or thoughts or opinion his voice means nothing. I am Christian and I know people who are not and they go on and on how can you go to church and bash it but I still go, everyone has a voice and they use it. WHO CARES. It is all about how you sleep at night. I think we all now that we can not change peoples minds. Live life and be happy.
And this guy is? Who?
If they didn’t want to hear his thoughts, they shouldn’t have asked him his opinion. They could have screened it also. We all have a right to our opinions and don’t want to hear the way some people feel, don’t ask. He didn’t call names he just said what he thought.???
Hey, if that’s his opinion then he’s allowed to make it.
This is a soap site, so I’m not sure why this article was posted in the first place. I made some comments above, but since we’re discussing free speech in a respectful manner, of course, here are some points to summarize my thoughts:
1) Freedom of speech is sacred. Ugly, offensive speech is the downside to a free society. I think in our current version of America, people seem to think just because they have an opinion that they need to EXPRESS that opinion. Sometimes, it’s wisest to remain quiet. Still, free speech is a right, and it’s our FIRST right, and it is sacred, period.
2) 2014 America is unfortunately an uncivil shell of its former self, populated with demo groups fighting each other. Rights and needs of specific groups of people seem to take precedence over the more sacred rights of the individual. We identify ourselves as hyphenate Americans or “this and that” type of Americans. Demographic groups and the salad bowl philosophy have replaced the melting pot, and now we’re all fighting amongst ourselves, when our first concern should be to protect the freedom and dignity of ALL Americans, no matter what background, creed, orientation, philosophy, etc.
3) Lastly, I’m a gay man. I don’t care what Mr. Galavis thinks or what anyone else thinks about me. I know my rights. Those rights are my birth rights, God given and insured by the Constitution. Fortunately, we live in a nation where courts may interpret the Constitution and void discriminatory laws where the purpose is to marginalize less popular fringes of society. I abide by the laws. I pay my taxes. I am educated. I have a family. And I work my you-know-what off. You better believe, whether you like me or not, I’m going to get what is mine; and anyone who has anything to say about it better go find a cave to live in, because this is America.
NOW in closing: Cheers to freedom of speech! Cheers to individual liberties! and CHEERS to our beloved SOAPS!
BRAVO!! Well said!
well said, everyone has their right to their OWN opinion!
I don’t think he should have felt that he had to apologize for his original comments. I doubt there was actually a “language barrier”, but that’s how thkse of us are made to feel we need to react when we’re honest about our unpopular beliefs. Just because I don’t believe that should be on tv doesn’t nmean I’m a homophobe. It’s sad. Everyone should be able to have an opinion and feel safe expressing their opinion. Juan needs to have the courage to say what he believes, and ABC needs to take a chill pill.
Language barrier! What a bunch of hoo haw!
He gave his opinion, that is what was asked of him, everyone has their right to their own opinion, I didn’t see ANYTHING WRONG, for doing exactly what they asked of him, people are just wanting some drama, it will be something else later!
Galavis did not insult gays and he does not have to apologize. He stated only that their behavior would be racy (and 98% of Americans would add unnatural and disgusting) for such a program, and he is absolutely right.
I think he should have said it’s up to the producers whether or not they want a gay/bi bachelor and it’s up the viewers/fans to watch it and enjoy it- and left it at that. PR 101.