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Wayne Brady, ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ Host and B&B Alum, Comes Out As ‘Pansexual’
Wayne Brady, who is the host of CBS daytime’s Let’s Make a Deal and formerly played Dr. Reese Buckingham on The Bold and the Beautiful, opened up about his sexuality and has come out as pansexual.
In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE.com, Brady clarified, “I am pansexual.” That means he is attracted to persons regardless of their sex or gender. Brady puts it another way, “Bisexual — with an open mind!”
Brady shared the first person he came out to was his ex-wife, Mandie Taketa. She shared her reaction: “I just said, ‘Great.’ As I knew coming out would help him be happier.”
As it turns out, Brady, Mandie, their daughter Maile, and Mandie’s partner, Jason Fordham are all a part of an upcoming reality series coming to Hulu about their blended family. Taketa and Fordham welcomed a baby in 2021, and Brady is a co-parent. Clearly, Wayne’s sexuality will be a part of the new series.

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In a portion of his interview, Wayne shared on his journey to discover where he is at sexually, “What am I looking for in these people that I can’t find in myself? And then leaving a wake of people and never being satisfied and then going back to being lonely. Fast forward to recently asking myself the question: ‘Wayne, um, are you gay?’ And the answer was no because despite having been in all of these unsuccessful relationships and now dealing with what I know can be diagnosed as love addiction, I started to go, ‘Okay, I’m feeling something, but I just don’t know how to get there.’ And then I felt like a fraud.”
Brady added, “Let’s be really honest: I’ve also been attracted to certain men in my life, but I’ve always pushed that aside because of how I was raised, and because I live in today’s world, and it’s scary as s–t. What’s the fastest way to hurt another man? I’m gonna call you out of your name. I’m gonna call you gay. I’m gonna emasculate you. I’m gonna use the F-word.”

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He added, “I’m still coming together. But If I’m healthy, then I can go onstage at Let’s Make A Deal and be the best Wayne Brady that everybody wants and expects. I can be the best dad that Maile needs. I can be the best friend to Mandie, the best son to my mother, and one day, the best partner to someone, because I’m doing this for me. Not dating yet though! (Laughs) I am single, but it’s not about being with someone right now. I’ve got some work to do still. Then, Wayne as a single, open-minded pansexual can make a decision and be free and open to other people.”
What do you think of Wayne revealing that he is pansexual and the sentiments he shared to his discovery? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
Sorry, but TMI!!
I REALLY did NOT need to know that about him. I don’t know why so many people need to discuss their sexuality so the whole world knows everything about them.
Because if you are a straight person, you flaunt your sexuality subtly and overtly all day, every day, just by existing. Much like you flaunted your intolerance here. Seriously, do you think we all need to read your boring, predictable and completely derivative nonsense? Do you literally have no original thoughts? My god, read the room. This site is full of LGBTQ people, who are some of the most loyal soap fans. I’m far more offended that you think anybody wants to read your stale intolerance than by what’s sure to be yet another pointless reality show.
It’s because they’re all lost spiritually
Yeh who cares….jus need more ratings huh!!! Disgusting…find something better to discuss
Get a life
Good for him! Hope he finds happiness w/a partner if that’s what he wants.
Good lord what a idiot
It’s sad that I know this now.
I’ll miss him.
So many people are lost…..
His dumb show replaced guiding light so I could care less but also why do people have tell us this stuff
Surrender your life to Christ .You need some directions mental and emotional. Stop hurting your mother’s heart.
How exactly do you know what his relationship with JC or his mother is like?
I feel for him. People are so mean. Just learn to make yourself happy and fu%k what anyone thinks.
I really like Wayne Brady as an entertainer. I’m uncertain whether revealing sexual preferences does anything except perhaps another person who feels it necessary to share private information. It doesn’t increase his talent, it doesn’t make him more likeable…so the point is???? There maybe a few people who think that this disclosure makes him more of someone they can relate to or he is attempting to widen his curb appeal. I didn’t need this fact about him to enjoy his talent. I wish there was a way to “unsee” this piece of information.
I think u need to seek God.
Yeah…. maybe he should pay a visit to Marcus Bachmann’s “conversion therapy” clinic.
You know, because it obviously worked so well on Marcus himself.
There is no God, but this place is crawling with intolerant people!
Good for Wayne. Be true to yourself and be happy. Live and let live is a good motto to live by.
And to all the people here talking about God, being sanctimonious and judgmental, here’s one for you:
Matthew 7
Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Nobody’s mad nobody’s judging for gosh sakes I had no idea what he was talking about can you please knock it off nobody’s judging . I have never herd of this I thought is he talking about Teflon . So please get off our back personally most of us could care less who you sleep with
Wayne, can I have a dinner date ?
I think that is brave off him especially being in the public eye and it doesn’t change the fact he is handsome and fun to watch he has a great voice and if he needed to come out to help his recovery I am here and I believe you love who you love why stay in the closet it will not help your recovery I still think your a great man good luck in your recovery
Beyond the Gates
Phillip Boyd Makes His Debut on ‘Beyond the Gates’ in Recurring Role of Dr. Miles Arnold
A new face emerged on today’s episode of CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates when actor, Phillip Boyd made his debut in the recurring role of Dr. Miles Arnold.
In story, Dr Arnold is a doctor and surgeon and on the June 16 episode, Miles had to sadly deliver some disappointing new. Neither of Eva’s (Ambyr Michelle) parents, Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson) or Leslie Thomas (Trisha Mann-Grant) is a donor match for the life-saving transplant surgery Eva desperately needs.
Eva, among others, was injured in the tornado that ripped through Fairmont Crest and its devastating aftermath. She sustained critical injuries during the storm and was trapped with her half-sister, Kat Richardson (Colby Nixon).

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Phillip Boyd recently appeared on The McCord List, where he talked about his career between working in Los Angeles and Atlanta and said about his latest acting gig, “Dr, Miles Arnold works in the hospital. There’s something that happens, a natural disaster and a lot of the characters on the show are at this event and something tragic happens and they’re rushed to the hospital.”
The actor is also appearing in the final season of Tyler Perry’s Netflix series Beauty in Black where he shows up in 7 episodes. Boyd previously appeared in short term roles on General Hospital, The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives. In primetime, he also played the role of Mitch on 90210 and played Oscar in Tyler Perry’s The Haves and Have Nots for five-seasons.
So, so you think Beyond the Gates might make Phillip Boyd’s role bigger over time on the soap? Will Kat be the match that Eva needs? If not, who? Many people were ruled out on today’s episode. Drop you thoughts and picks for the donor via the comment section.
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GH and DAYS Alum Brandon Barash and Wife Isabella Welcome Son ‘Sebastian’ Into the World
Congratulations are in order for General Hospital and Days of Our Lives favorite Brandon Barash (ex-Johnny and ex-Stefan/Jake, respectively) and his wife, Isabella Devoto Barash, who welcomed their newborn son, Sebastian Antonio Barash back on June 5.
For the first time his Sebastian’s birth the couple is posting and beaming with pride at the new addition to the family. This is Brandon and Isabella’s second child and second son together following the birth of Joaquin Lee Barash back in September of 2023. Barash is also the father of Harper Rose Barash from his previous marriage to General Hospital star, Kirsten Storms (Maxie) who is now 12-years-old and big sister to do younger brothers!
In his heartfelt post on Instagram accompanied by several photos of his growing family, Brandon expressed, “The heart is indeed a muscle, and boy, can it stretch. We welcomed our newest addition Sebastian Antonio Barash (Antonio after Isa’s dad) on 6.5.26. Lil Seba, I vow to love you with undying ferocity and without condition. As for our new family of five, we have all already evolved for the better as we rise like the lotus through the muck of sleepless nights, soul-tingling baby whimpers, and yes, poopy diapers. These babies teach us a clinic on love…all we need to do is saddle up, be still, and take em in. Isabella Barash, you’re my hero. Thank you for the gift of your love. House is full, hearts fuller.”

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BRANDON’S BUDDIES CONGRATULATE HIM ON WELCOMING NEW SON
Several of Brandon’s former co-stars have already jumped in the commenting thread including, Rob Scott Wilson (Alex, DAYS) “Congrats my brotha!!,” Dan Feuerriegel (EJ, DAYD) and Eric Martsolf (Brady, DAYS), with whom Brandon appears with in the Day Players Band and more.
Back in April of this year, Brandon was granted an emergency restraining order against his ex-wife, Kirsten Storms claiming that the GH favorite was exhibiting concerning behavior and he feared for the well-being of their daughter, Harper. They each now live separate lives in Tennessee.
We send our well-wishes to Brandon, Isabella and their new son, Sebastian as they build their burgeoning family unit.
Take a look at Brandon and Isabella’s new little bundle of joy in the snaps below.
Now, share your congratulations to Brandon and Isabella via the comment section!
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‘The Bold and the Beautiful’s’ Brad Bell Confirms Monaco Remote and ‘Secret Story’ Involving Steffy, Sheila, Ridge, Brooke and Finn
The Bold and the Beautiful is taping its Monaco remote in the French Rivera following their cast member appearances at the 65th Monte Carlo Television Festival, which concludes today on June 16.
Brad Bell (executive producer and head writer) chatted for a few minutes with a reporter from FilmFestivals.com and gave a tease of what the series is shooting in two locations: the beach and a church in Monte Carlo (clearly giving us memories of where Finn and Steffy were reunited in 2022 after Steffy believed Finn had died).
The remote will features all five cast members who headed from the U.S. to Monaco for the festival and the remote: Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy Forrester), Kimberlin Brown (Sheila Carter), Thorsten Kaye (Ridge Forrester), Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan Forrester) and Tanner Novlan (Dr. John “Finn” Finnegan).

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FIVE CAST MEMBERS INVOLVED IN MONACO REMOTE
As to what viewers will eventually see when the remote scenes air on the CBS daytime drama series, Bell shared, “Well, it’s a secret story, but I can tell you that it involves Steffy, Sheila, all these actors here, Ridge, Brooke. and Finn, and there’s something that changes their lives forever that happens. I can’t reveal, it, but it’s going to be good.”
Brad added that B&B will be shooting on the beach in the morning and at a church in the afternoon. He also teased in the story, “It’s happy, and then something amazing happens.” Is a couple getting remarried in the church? Is someone returning to the show?
THE LONGEVITY OF SHEILA CARTER

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When asked about how Kimberlin Brown has maintained her on-screen life from: her early years of Sheila’s evil wrongdoings over at The Young and the Restless to then crossing over to The Bold and the Beautiful, Bell explained the longevity expressing. “She (Sheila) has killed many people, and has done s0 many awful things, yet the audience still loves her. Kimberlin’s an amazing actress.”
You can check out the video interview where Brad Bell teases the French Riviera remote below.
So, what do you think B&B is shooting in the actual story today in Monaco? What will happen at the beach and the church where Finn and Steffy were reunited four years ago? Are you one of the longtime viewers of Y&R and B&B who no matter what Sheila Carter does, you want her on the canvas? Weigh-in and give your predictions via the comment section.
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