Michael Barrymore

[anotheoldgit]

http://www.express.co.uk/myexpress/

Gay, Bi-sexual, or just back to being straight after experimenting?

Should this top entertainer be back on our screens, or are the mysteries of that pool-side party to haunt him forever?

[NoMercy]

It's a shame his life fell apart so publicly and he experienced such turmoil, as he was one of the funniest and most endearing figures on British TV, imo.

[naomi24]

I don't see why he shouldn't be back on our screens. I agree with NM - he made me laugh too - but I don't think he's a well man.

[rov1200]

His only crime was to have that party at his house in Harlow. How can you control all your guests whether in the house or outside.

If it had been a 'straight murder' the dust would have settled years ago. Something abnoxious when it involves perverts.

[ChuckFickens]

"If it had been a 'straight murder' the dust would have settled years ago. Something abnoxious when it involves perverts"

Are you suggesting all gay people are perverts?!? (and what is abnoxious?)

[bazwillrun]

can we alt least use the correct word "homosexual" it really pizzes me off that the word gay has been hijacked by these people.
Whats gay about what they do, nothing as far as i can make out

[thetruthhurts]

You can't change from being gay to being straight, You are what you are. I don't think he should be on out screens,not because of what he may or may not have done, but because he's s**t IMHO

[thetruthhurts]

Very good point chuck (unlike mine ;-))

[filthiestfis]

He could be bisexual all along but he might just be doing this because he loves the attention that such a headline is generating, and also because he is desperate to regain the fame, popularity, and career that he once had.

[sp1814]

Makes me laugh when people complain about the word gay being 'hijacked'.

Is anyone really frustrated that the meaning has changed?

Do they cry out in anger when writing a postcard, that they cannot use the phrase "Having a gay time in Majorca..."

Is there anyone under the age of 50 who remembers when gay mean 'happy' rather than homosexual?

bazwillrun - go to a gay club. You'll love it, and you'll work out why the word gay means homosexual. It's brilliant - like being straight but without the love handles or attitude problems.

[jackthehat]

It's always refreshing when an Ainderby Quernhow joins the discussion.
Thanks, baz............

[saxy_jag]

Unfortunately that link seems to be behind a paywall. However, I think Barrymore's sexuality is no business of anyone's except him and his partner.

Moreover, if he had been a lorry-driver, supermarket manager or groundsman, then there would have been no questions asked about his returning to his job. So why do people have problems with him returning to the screen?

[anotheoldgit]

/// is there anyone under the age of 50 who remembers when gay mean 'happy' rather than homosexual? ///

Are you saying you are not 'Happy' being a homosexual?

[anotheoldgit]

saxy_jag

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[joko]

lol jack..ahh such is liff...

[sp1814]

anotheoldgit

Not at all.

The only people who seem unhappy about it are certain religious types.

[sp1814]

Truth hurts dunnit?

[ummmm]

I hope Keyplus doesn't read this. It'll confirm his belief that homosexuality can be cured..!!!

[GrumpyPom]

the most talentless man ever on TV.
Allwight.....brilliant !