Caleb Shomo Faced 'Homophobia' After Coming Out as Gay
The Beartooth singer said backlash after coming out left him struggling, and he is now writing a forthcoming record about the experience.
- On Friday, Beartooth singer Caleb Shomo discussed the challenges he faced after coming out as a "proud gay man" during an interview on The Breakdown with Nath & Johnny podcast.
- Shomo and his wife of nearly 14 years, Fleur Shomo, filed for divorce in July 2026, two months after his public statement regarding his sexuality.
- The musician faced "a lot of homophobia" that left him in a "really, really bad place," prompting him to temporarily withdraw from the Internet to protect his mental health.
- Despite the ongoing opposition from "very vocal" detractors, Shomo is now taking "baby steps" while working on his upcoming record, teasing that he has "a lot" to "work through."
- The Trevor Project offers support for individuals facing similar challenges, available by calling 1-866-488-7386 or texting "START" to 678-678.
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USA TodayBeartooth singer Caleb Shomo faced 'a lot of homophobia' after coming out
Beartooth singer Caleb Shomo, who made headlines after coming out as gay to his longtime wife, reflected on the backlash he faced in a new interview.
Beartooth Singer Caleb Shomo Talks Homophobic Backlash After Coming Out as Gay, Reveals How He Coped
Caleb Shomo is speaking ou about coming out. The 33-year-old Beartooth singer made an appearance on The Breakdown with Nath […] The post Beartooth Singer Caleb Shomo Talks Homophobic Backlash After Coming Out as Gay, Reveals How He Coped appeared first on Just Jared - Celebrity News, Entertainment News & Photos.
Caleb Shomo faced 'homophobia' after coming out as gay
Caleb Shomo has admitted he 'faced a lot of homophobia' after coming out as gay. The Beartooth rocker filed for divorce from Fleur Shomo, his wife of nearly 14 years, last month - two months after revealing the truth about his sexuality and announcing himself as a 'proud gay man'. Caleb, 33, has n...
Rock frontman reveals toll of homophobic backlash after coming out as gay
Beartooth singer Caleb Shomo said he encountered widespread homophobia after publicly revealing he is gay, an experience that left him struggling emotionally and temporarily withdrawing from the internet, Page Six reports.
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