‘Drivers License’ Protagonist Joshua Bassett Is ‘Figuring Out’ His Sexuality
Just when you thought the saga was over, Joshua Bassett (aka the boy that the song ‘Drivers License’ is about) has come out as queer in a social media post.
Yesterday, Joshua Bassett went viral after talking about Harry Styles in an interview with Clevver News. “I think he’s a nice guy, doesn’t say too much, but when he talks it matters… He’s just cool. Also he’s hot. You know? He’s very charming too. Lot’s of things. I guess, this is also my coming out video,” he laughs.
Joshua Bassett comes out as queer in new interview where he compliments Harry Styles:
“Who doesn’t think Harry Styles is cool? Also he’s hot, you know… This is also my coming out video I guess.”
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) May 10, 2021
After this video did the rounds on social media, it was wrongfully reported by some media outlets that Joshua Bassett was “not queer”.
Joshua Bassett likes tweets debunking Gay Times article which previously claimed to have a representative from Joshua’s team who made a false allegation regarding his sexuality.
The part of the article claiming that has since been removed. pic.twitter.com/ktsUdD5Zie
— Pop Base (@PopBase) May 11, 2021
Joshua Bassett Makes A Statement
After stories were redacted, Joshua took to his own social media to confirm that he is currently “figuring out” his sexuality. In a statement, he said:
“(For) my entire life people have told me my sexuality,” Joshua Bassett said. “People have shamed me for things they know nothing about. I want to say thank you to those of you who stand for love and acceptance. Toxicity, hatred, and negativity say less about the subject, but say far more about those who spew it.”
Joshua Bassett continued, “It’s 2021. we are the generation of love & growth, it’s time we start acting like it. Whether you love me, hate me, or damn me to hell, I love you all the same. Love who you love shamelessly. It’s ok to still be figuring out who you are. Life’s too short to let ignorance and hatred win. I choose love.”
Check out the post here:
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Safe to say, the Internet has flooded his comments section with heaps of love and support and we truly love to see it.
joshua bassett coming out after having a gay panic about harry styles. a mood honestly. pic.twitter.com/J0N45zxF7K
— chelsea (@chelsea35_) May 10, 2021
joshua bassett watching sabrina carpenter and olivia rodrigo fighting over him when he just wants harry styles pic.twitter.com/hhr2TytLFi
— layla (@24hourpremium) May 10, 2021
did joshua bassett just accidentally come out in an interview because he couldn’t shut up about how cool harry styles is pic.twitter.com/h3Q337wICN
— andrew niggarfield (@oIiviatv) May 10, 2021
Now, excuse me for a minute while I listen to ‘drivers license’ and ‘deja vu’ on repeat to experience the story one more time. Suddenly, the line ‘watching reruns of Glee’ hits a little differently now.
For a recap on the love triangle, head here.