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Bass First (Openly) Out 'Dancing' Star

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(Sept. 16) - Lance Bass is about to make TV history. When the former *NSYNC singer steps out on the "Dancing With the Stars" sound stage on Sept. 22, he will become the first openly gay dancer -- celeb or pro -- to appear on the ABC mega-hit.
"I think it's so important for me to do this," he told E! Online in a revealing interview. "But my biggest concern is I just hope it doesn't hurt the gay community in any way because, you know, we definitely can be scrutinized and picked apart. I definitely feel a responsibility of making sure I represent well."
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Don't expect Bass to pair up with another dude on the show -- he's more than thrilled to be Lacey Schwimmer's dance partner.
"I think it would be so silly that it would just overshadow everything else going on," Bass said. "It would just be like making fun of something. But if it was another show with all guys dancing and all girls dancing, that's a different story. I think that's sexy."
Other topics discussed:
On a Ballot Proposal in California to Ban Same-Sex Marriage: "I'm definitely not political," he explains. "But I know what's right and wrong, and I know that's wrong. So I'm going to speak up about it. It's just common sense."
On Marriage (he's dating Sebastian Leal) and Kids: "I think everyone dreams of that nice romantic wedding," he says. "And I love kids. I want to adopt and I want to have my own."
On Being the *NSYNC's Worst Dancer: "The guys always told me how terrible of a dancer I am, so I kind of just wanted to prove to myself that I could learn something crazy."
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2008-09-16 09:28:57

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Lilpeppersnake

06:49 AMSep 17 2008

RODEOTYME ! GOOD, GO HUNTING WITH CHENEY, MAYBE HE'LL SHOOT YOUR AZZ !

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YNobodylikeme

02:34 AMSep 17 2008

Eewwww dick sucker. Go away.

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Ctrishster

11:53 PMSep 17 2008

Who cares ! I'm so tired of these stars wanting everyone to know that they are gay. Does it really matter, do they think we care. Just do their job and keep their sex life private .

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RSB2421

10:50 PMSep 17 2008

I laugh at the homophobic trash on here. You people are so ignorant. You are cowards who hide behind your computer and make hateful homophobic comments on this annonymous board. The only difference between gay people and straight people is which gender you are and aren't attracted to.Good for you Lance. I am sure you are not the first gay person on Dancing with the Stars, just the first one who is honest about your sexual orientation.

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Oh50990

09:13 PMSep 17 2008

Rodeotyme: If you believe in listening to the wisdom of the good Lord then why dont you. Jesus said to love everyone, but it always seems to me that it is the bible thumpers that judge and hate. Homosexuals are people too and they dont ask us straight people to keep our affections behind closed doors. Why do we get to flaunt our love for someone, but the gays cant? YOU are the problem with this country! Remember, Jesus was a liberal!!!!

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MediaFreak70

09:13 PMSep 17 2008

In dances like the Rumba you have to create that Male-Female attraction. I wonder if he can pull it off.

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Rodeotyme

07:50 PMSep 16 2008

Anyhow I miss spoke earlier, what I mean't to say is most liberals PRETEND to embrace gays only hoping for a vote..

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Rodeotyme

07:47 PMSep 16 2008

Bluefish, I am an independent. When you make assumptions you make an ass out of u and upmtion! By the way the liberals have done way more disturbing things such as sex in the oval office Ted Kennedy's car killng more people then my gun. In fact I would rather go hunting with Cheney than riding in Kennedy's car..

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Ny33188

07:10 PMSep 16 2008

HE HAS BEEN WITH SOOOOOOOOOOO MANY GUYS SINCE HE CUM OUT..JEEZZZZZ...TALKING ABOUT THE ORIGINAL MALE *****..MAKES US GOOD GSY GUYS LOOKS BBAD

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Raredone

06:44 PMSep 16 2008

Honestly" How can any man enjoy another mans member in his A$$ ? How does another Man enjoy the scruff from another mans face against his ? and how can that feel Good ? Gays a not only Funny things, but weird. NO wonder Aids is running rampant.

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