News anchor Jason Hackett came out as gay during a live program, surprising viewers.
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Jason Hackett, host of “Sunrise” on KARE 11, shared his story in early May and surprised both the audience and even his colleagues by coming out as gay during a live broadcast.
Hackett addressed viewers directly, saying, “I’m very nervous right now, this is the largest group of people I’ve ever come out to at once, but what I and Alicia (Lewis), John (Zeigler), and Cece (Gaines) seek is authenticity, and I can’t preach that without being myself.”
“For anyone watching this now, struggling to find acceptance or grappling with their family or friends, believe me, a Black gay son of immigrants, the road may not be easy, I won’t lie to you and say it is, but don’t worry, keep going. You’ll make it.”
Co-host Alicia Lewis was visibly moved, and meteorologist John Zeigler was also taken aback. “I’m very proud of you,” he said to Hackett. The anchor shared the moment of his revelation on his social media and received messages of support from around the world.
“A huge weight was lifted off my shoulders,” “I was so relieved,” said Hackett. “It feels like gays are constantly coming out to new people, you come out to your barber and your butcher and it’s scary every time. Now that I’ve come out to the whole world, I don’t have to worry anymore.”
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