ESPN’s Israel Gutierrez Comes Out as Gay: ‘I’m So Happy Right Now’

[TexasTowelie]

Israel Gutierrez, a former columnist for The Miami Herald and one of the faces of ESPN’s Around the Horn, has come out as gay (and engaged!) in an emotional blog entry posted on his website Friday.

Writes Gutierrez:

I’m gay, which plenty of people, I’m sure, have either deduced or just guessed as much over the years.

But this isn’t me “coming out.” The truth is, I’ve been out to friends and family for more than six years.

The reason I’m tackling this now is, primarily, because I’m getting married on September 12. And besides the fact that it would be annoying to tell my story every time someone sees my wedding ring, it just seemed like a natural time to get this out in the open.

Read more: http://www.towleroad.com/2015/09/israel-gutierrez-gay/

[ProfessorGAC]

1. Well, Good For Him

I like him on that show. He's an engaging guy with good TV skills. I wish him well

[TexasTowelie]

2. I don't recall seeing him,

but the last time that I had cable was in early 2014 and I wasn't watching ESPN too frequently. However, a homosexual correspondent could add some insight to ESPN programming.

[a kennedy]

3. Shoot, I love him.......*grinning* he's one of my favorite talking heads. eom

[rocktivity]

4. Rocktivity Comes Out as Disappointed: "I have to admit I've always had a bit of a thing for him"

I guess I'm back to looking for anyone who can breathe unassisted and isn't on the FBI's Most Wanted List...


rocktivity

[TexasTowelie]

5. Now you've made me sad.

Here's hoping that your Prince Charming will ring the doorbell tonight (or let it be an excuse to order some pizza for delivery).