People can be 'camp' without being gay, the two things are often linked together but invariably they are two seperate things.
However, it is sad to see someone like Ben Shepherd trying to act like a 35 year old Eamonn Holmes or some other 'older' presenter for the house wives.
People can be 'camp' without being gay, the two things are often linked together but invariably they are two seperate things.
However, it is sad to see someone like Ben Shepherd trying to act like a 35 year old Eamonn Holmes or some other 'older' presenter for the house wives.
He's "acting" 35 because he IS (almost) 35! Whereas Eamon is 47!
I have heard that Ben is travelling around the world cos Fiona did not like sitting beside him on the sofa cos it made her look like his MUM!! I think he is lovely and I like Richard Hammond too!!
I have heard that Ben is travelling around the world cos Fiona did not like sitting beside him on the sofa cos it made her look like his MUM!! I think he is lovely and I like Richard Hammond too!!
Sending presenters round the world, why?. What a waste of money, what does the viewing public get from it?.
I have no wish to cause offence to anyone, but does the lovely Ben not strike anyone else as the gayest acting presenter on television?
Toby Anstis is another one (although he is primarily on the radio right now). I always thought he was gay but he was recently dating Pop Idol reject Hayely Evetts (I think they had gone out for a year or so before anyone found out). Its the old debate though isn't it as to whether camp behaviour means someone is gay. My husband's local barber (there are two of them) are a typical example. You have the camp one who you think would be but in fact is married with several kids and as straight as a die and the butch straight-looking one with not a camp bone in his body who is 100% gay.
I started this thread, if you refer to the first post NOT by ACCUSING him of being gay, but asking if anyone else thought he acted as though he were. I'm sure he is very secure in his sexuality, I was merely seeing if anyone else thought his behaviour/mannerisms suggested it, and it would seem a fair number of people agree.
And words like "accuse" suggest that being gay is wrong or criminal, which I am pleased to say has not been the case for many years.
get over it mate, I was commenting on his 'behaviour' by his study of dance at uni. I'm not suggesting being gay is wrong/criminal etc, accuse is a word derived from accusation, ie saying he is gay because of his mannerisms etc is an accusation, which you suggested was the nature of the thread. I Don't want to offend you, but don't take it so seriously, it's only a messageboard after all!
Sending presenters round the world, why?. What a waste of money, what does the viewing public get from it?.
I think this is a brilliant idea (joke) from the American NBC. I can remember they sent their reporter from This Morning on a world trip. I cannot understand the point of it either!! I guess they must be in desperation to find something to entertain us so we can all take part in their daft phone in games and made money for GMTV. Where does all this money go to the company itself or to charity? Every day they keep advertising these games it drives me around the bend.
The thing that struck me about Ben last year was that no sooner had his first child been born than he seemed to spend every day for the rest of 2005 appearing in an X-Factor brand programme. He kept on about the 'wife' and child on GMTV but could hardly ever have seen them.
Now he seems to have found a way to leave the country for GMTV. Is this man ever at home with the family?
By the way, I've been trying for ages to get a still of that moment when Ben dropped his shorts on "The Match" (or was it "X-Factor" auditions?) and revealed a tight, round bum. Any 'insiders' got access to the shot?
The lovely Mr. Doyle is actually four years older than Ben Shephard.
As for his "campness"... When Shephard first entered my radar I wondered if he was modelling himself as a young Dale Winton.
Remember people, that camp doesn't equate to gay. Look at Tony Hart. Although he routinely wore neckerchiefs and unbuttoned shirts, he was happily married for YEARS - to a woman.
I have no wish to cause offence to anyone, but does the lovely Ben not strike anyone else as the gayest acting presenter on television?
Toby Anstis is another one (although he is primarily on the radio right now). I always thought he was gay but he was recently dating Pop Idol reject Hayely Evetts (I think they had gone out for a year or so before anyone found out). Its the old debate though isn't it as to whether camp behaviour means someone is gay. My husband's local barber (there are two of them) are a typical example. You have the camp one who you think would be but in fact is married with several kids and as straight as a die and the butch straight-looking one with not a camp bone in his body who is 100% gay.
Precisely. I mean, remember Jeremy Spate - he of Airport fame and then became a contestant on every quiz programme going - now he was a camp as a row of tents and I have to admit at my shock when I discovered he was married :eek: .
The thing that struck me about Ben last year was that no sooner had his first child been born than he seemed to spend every day for the rest of 2005 appearing in an X-Factor brand programme. He kept on about the 'wife' and child on GMTV but could hardly ever have seen them.
Now he seems to have found a way to leave the country for GMTV. Is this man ever at home with the family?
By the way, I've been trying for ages to get a still of that moment when Ben dropped his shorts on "The Match" (or was it "X-Factor" auditions?) and revealed a tight, round bum. Any 'insiders' got access to the shot?
I'm still waiting for a 'grab' of his bum! Can anyone help me?
Does anyone know why Ben has now disappeared from Entertainment Today (his replacement is truly ghastly)?
As to the camp/gay factor - he is a bit sort of "metrosexual" and clearly loves his sharp suits (and I must say I love him in them) but I don't find him camp just nattily dressed. I wish he was gay but I don't really reckon he is.
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Thats just shows how desperate he is to prove he is straight. Yeah Ben we believe you. :rolleyes:
However, it is sad to see someone like Ben Shepherd trying to act like a 35 year old Eamonn Holmes or some other 'older' presenter for the house wives.
He's "acting" 35 because he IS (almost) 35! Whereas Eamon is 47!
Sending presenters round the world, why?. What a waste of money, what does the viewing public get from it?.
Ah, let me think. Does it have two names - the first one beginning with an F and the second a P???
get over it mate, I was commenting on his 'behaviour' by his study of dance at uni. I'm not suggesting being gay is wrong/criminal etc, accuse is a word derived from accusation, ie saying he is gay because of his mannerisms etc is an accusation, which you suggested was the nature of the thread. I Don't want to offend you, but don't take it so seriously, it's only a messageboard after all!
all the best, Grant.mitchell
I think this is a brilliant idea (joke) from the American NBC. I can remember they sent their reporter from This Morning on a world trip. I cannot understand the point of it either!! I guess they must be in desperation to find something to entertain us so we can all take part in their daft phone in games and made money for GMTV. Where does all this money go to the company itself or to charity? Every day they keep advertising these games it drives me around the bend.
Now he seems to have found a way to leave the country for GMTV. Is this man ever at home with the family?
By the way, I've been trying for ages to get a still of that moment when Ben dropped his shorts on "The Match" (or was it "X-Factor" auditions?) and revealed a tight, round bum. Any 'insiders' got access to the shot?
Are you joking? He's 32 but got a face as lined as the Grand Canyon. I'm suspecting that sunbed-abuse has got a lot to do with his wrinkles.
Now, compare and contrast with his peer, Craig Doyle...
http://www.geocities.com/craigdoyleonline/craig005.jpg
The lovely Mr. Doyle is actually four years older than Ben Shephard.
As for his "campness"... When Shephard first entered my radar I wondered if he was modelling himself as a young Dale Winton.
Remember people, that camp doesn't equate to gay. Look at Tony Hart. Although he routinely wore neckerchiefs and unbuttoned shirts, he was happily married for YEARS - to a woman.
It's funny because it's true!
He also used to drive an open topped car whilst wearing a big floppy hat - and he was straight !!!!!
I'm still waiting for a 'grab' of his bum! Can anyone help me?
I believe a friend of mine has a copy of that - i'll see if i can get hold of it for you
As to the camp/gay factor - he is a bit sort of "metrosexual" and clearly loves his sharp suits (and I must say I love him in them) but I don't find him camp just nattily dressed. I wish he was gay but I don't really reckon he is.
According to my friend my taste is men went out of the window a long time ago!!
But the new bloke on Entertainment Today really is a first-class knob.