Jay Vinnedge clarifies sexuality after ‘The Traitors’ speculation

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Jay Vinnedge, a contestant on the NBC reality competition series ‘The Traitors: New Blood’, has clarified that he is straight following social media speculation regarding his sexuality.

Due to his expressive personality and flamboyant presentation during the show, many viewers assumed Vinnedge was part of the LGBTQ+ community. Vinnedge, an Oklahoma-based physician, addressed the situation by noting he made a conscious decision to be his unapologetic, zany self on the program.

His wife, Danielle Vinnedge, also responded to the online discourse via TikTok, addressing comments and direct messages questioning her husband's sexuality. The couple has reportedly been together for nearly 20 years.

Entities

Alan Cumming · Danielle Vinnedge · Jay Vinnedge · NBC · The Traitors: New Blood

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Jay Vinnedge is a physician based in Oklahoma. instinctmagazine.com · www.out.com · www.queerty.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Jay and Danielle Vinnedge have been together for nearly 20 years. instinctmagazine.com · www.out.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Viewers of The Traitors: New Blood assumed Jay Vinnedge was gay based on his personality and presentation. instinctmagazine.com · www.out.com · www.queerty.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Jay Vinnedge is married to Danielle Vinnedge. instinctmagazine.com · www.out.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Danielle Vinnedge addressed social media comments regarding her husband's sexuality via TikTok. www.out.com

Sources

Straight Men Can Be Fabulous Too. Just Ask This 'Traitors' Player. [instinctmagazine.com]

14 days ago

'The Traitors: New Blood' contestant comes out as straight after gay confusion [www.out.com]

15 days ago

The Traitors fans thought this contestant was gay, but now his wife is setting the record straight [www.queerty.com]

14 days ago