Adam Lambert Says Sexuality "Probably" Cost Him Idol Win

American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert meets the press

By Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna May 22, 2009 6:20 PMTags
Adam Lambert, American Idol Season 8Ray Mickshaw / FOX

All anyone can talk about lately is when is Adam Lambert going to set the record straight on his sexuality? But thus far, he's remaining ambiguous about it.

We've all seen the photos of him kissing a guy. We've all seen the photos of Adam decked out in drag. And Adam has always responded with an answer like the one he gave us months ago: "Oh well! It is what it is. It doesn't matter to me."

But now the talk has turned to whether all the brouhaha actually cost him the American Idol win. On this morning's press conference call, Adam was asked if he thought the media reports about his sexuality might have affected the voting. And this is what he had to say:

"Uh, you know, probably," laughed Adam, short and sweet.

Perez Hilton had a lot to say on the topic this week, explaining why he thinks Adam lost. "Here's why Adam Lambert didn't win American Idol: [Danny Gokey]. When he got voted off, all of his fans who are similar to [Kris Allen], they voted for [him]." To check out the E! News video of the Perez interview, click here.

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