Billy Eichner, who had a brief cameo on the reality show The Bachelor in 2019 and joked about being gay with Colton Underwood, came out today with support for his boyfriend.
The clip from Eichner season 23 circulated today in the wake of the Underwood bombshell Good morning America interview that reveals his previously hidden sexual orientation.
In 2019, the Billy on the street star, 42, had a brief cameo during one of the group dates on the show. When he later joined Underwood and presented Chris Harrison, Eichner joked, ‘I’m gay. I know it’s a shock, Colton. And I think you should look at it. “
He added, “Maybe you’re the first gay bachelor and we don’t even know.”
“I am happy for @colton. If you are gay, be gay! I’ve been gay forever and I love it! “the Lion King actor tweeted. He later posted, “This is how Hollywood works: Colton gets a GLAAD Award before me.”
Underwood appreciated Eichner’s support in his own Instagram post today. “Love you. I love this (now) and now I love being gay,” he replied on the comedian’s clip of his The Bachelor
Eichner said back, “I’m happy for you. See you at the club, Colton! “