EDGE's 12 Most-Read Stories of 2021
It's safe to say 2021 was one of the most intense years in recent memory. From news, to politics, entertainment and more, there was something always major happening with the LGBTQ+ community and EDGE was there to cover it — and you were there to read our stories. Below is a round up of some of our most-read stories of the year, broken down by each month. Revisit some of your favorite articles below.
January: Ex-'Bachelorette' Contestant Josh Seiter Comes Out as Pansexual
Ex-"Bachelorette" hunk Josh Seiter came out as pansexual recently, reported the website Monsters & Critics in an interview. Seiter appeared on Season 11 of ABC's reality dating show, where he was sent home in the first week. Click here to read the full story.
February: Watch: He Captured America's Hearts in His Speedo, But Not the 'American Idol' Judges
On the "American Idol" premiere earlier this year, a Speedo-clad contestant pretty much stole the show, despite not being able to sing. Click here to read the full story.
March: Watch: Aussie TV Personalities Form a Bulge Support Group
An Australian weatherman amused viewers and his co-hosts on the Seven Network's morning chat show "Sunrise" with a surprising visual. Click here to read the full story.
April: Trey Tucker: He Came Out of the Water in a Speedo & World Took Notice
The trending, new-to-Netflix film "What Lies Below" has left many confused; but one thing that is not confusing is the hunk status of its male lead, actor Trey Tucker.
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May: Watch: Oops! 'Grease 2' X-Rated Gaffe Shows Runner's Flopping Privates
A gaffe from the 1982 cult classic "Grease 2" was found by an actor and YouTuber that captures the flopping private parts in a split-second moment that appeared to have been missed by the makers of the film. Click here to read the full story.
June: Olympian Tom Daley Opens Up, Shares Steamy Pics With Swimming Partner Matty Lee
Olympic swimmer Tom Daley made one step toward winning Olympic gold last week when he won two gold medals at the 2021 FINA Diving World Cup in Tokyo: One for individual competition and the other in synchronized swimming with his 23-year-old teammate, Matty Lee. Click here to read the full story.
July: 'THTH's' Harry Jowsey Nearly Goes Full Frontal in IG Post
Harry Jowsey nearly went full-frontal in a trio of pics from his bathroom. The break-out personality from the first season of Netflix's "Too Hot to Handle" posed in a low-slung bath towel with the words: "Just in time for summer." Click here to read more.
August: Watch: Far from 'Tragic Mike,' 'Modern Family' Star Nolan Gould Grows Up & Pole Dances
Nolan Gould grew up before America's eyes playing Luke Dunphy on "Modern Family" for eleven years. But today he's a hunky, 22-year old who attended a pole dancing class and posted it to IG. Click here to read the full story.
September: Social Media's 70-Up 'Grandfluencers' Debunking Aging Myths
There's a growing number of "grandfluencers," folks 70 and up who have amassed substantial followings on social media with the help of decades-younger fans, including TikTok stars @oldgays. Click here to read the full story.
October: Jon Gruden Resigns as Raiders Coach Over Offensive Emails
Jon Gruden has resigned as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders after emails he sent before being hired in 2018 contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments. Click here to read the full story.
November: Hot List: The 10 Steamiest Gay Male Scenes in Films
Censors did their best to keep gay intimacy off the screen for most of the 20th century, but after things loosened in the 1960s, gay sex scenes found their way into the movies. Here are some of the steamiest. Click here to read the full story.
December: 'Pretty Little Liars' Star Comes Out in Post Celebrating 18 Years with His Partner
"Pretty Little Liars" star Julian Morris, 38, declared his love for longtime partner Landon Ross in a social media post that marked their 18th anniversary — and he came out in the process. Click here to read the full story.