Lance Bass claims his CW sitcom pilot was axed after he came out as gay

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Former *NSYNC star Lance Bass says his CW sitcom dreams were shattered after coming out as gay, raising questions about LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood.

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Bass revealed he had a sitcom pilot greenlit by The CW, but it was axed shortly after he publicly came out as gay in 2006.
This suggests the network may have pulled the plug due to Bass' sexuality, reigniting concerns about discrimination against LGBTQ+ talent in the entertainment industry.

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