#8 | Matt's time on My Kitchen Rules and coming out

from Two Gay Peas in a Podcast · host Matt Newell and Bevan Harlock

In this episode, Matt talks about his experience, as a young adult, being on reality TV with his Dad. He shares the struggles of being closeted while in the spotlight and the challenges he faced in coming to terms with his sexuality. (3:10) How did Mick & Matt end up on MKR? (6:15) The MKR audition process. (12:00) Maybe Mick had an inkling that Matt was gay... (14:00) How Mick & Matt bonded through their experience on TV. (21:10) Publicity, being closeted in the public eye. Being questioned about girlfriends. (25:20) Getting a job in radio. Matt's first radio demo. (27:00) Giving the 'straight' life one final crack. (28:00) The moment that Matt knew he couldn't live a lie anymore. First experience with a man. (29:28) Coming out, and telling the family. (34:50) Coming out publicly. Magazine article. (36:50) The worst year of Matt's life. (39:00) Getting to know yourself. (42:00) Bevan comes into Matt's life. (44:15) The early challenges in Bevan & Matt's relationship. (47:25) The road trip when Bev & Matt fell in love. (49:10) Bevan is a screamer!!

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