Cat's out of the bag: Former BYU Cosmo talks about coming out as gay

Cat's out of the bag: Former BYU Cosmo talks about coming out as gay

[@Bella-um6mz]

I don’t care if he is straight or gay...he is freaking amazing!!!! Love him for being him and could careless about his sexuality. Sad though that he felt like he couldn’t be honest because worrying about being judged. We all need to stop judging. I love this guy!!! Not to mention he is a true athlete!!!

[@supernaturalvictorieswithsunny]

I stand with you ❤ He’s talented, intelligent and amazing.

[@aaronsmith2433]

Good for him! My deceased older brother was gay and struggled with alot of things because of it, yet it wasn't a choice of his. I have a special place in my heart for all LGBTQ members of the church and LGBTQ BYU students.

[@3sea4miles]

Charlie be YOU, everyone else is taken! You're killing it!!!

[@bartbutkis]

Thanks Cosmo now go enjoy your life. 😊

[@rayvonnevancant1280]

Thank you COSMO!! WE LOVE YOU AND I STILL GET CHILLS WATCHING YOU DANCE!!

[@thelightofthebodyispineal7137]

Perfect Mascot! PERFECT Performing Arts. I LOVE him!

[@wisdomdantecourt8179]

This guy is the real deal! 🤸🏾‍♂️🤸🏾‍♂️🤸🏾‍♂️

[@britking]

Being gay and LDS isn't something you'll often see work... most of us leave the church to save our sanity. I hope he finds happiness and isn't afraid to make the decisions that are best for him.

[@leilanichung2966]

No one will ever be as iconic

[@Lauren-7777]

Cosmo! We love you! You are the best of bestest! Greeting from Europe.

[@mooseman8607]

This doesn’t surprise anybody nor matter. He is a killer dancer. They all are!

[@YesiNurfarika1]

Finally can see your face Love you Cosmo

[@gaminganchor49]

I don't care what people think. I beleive that everyone is equal no matter what

[@milicaa1123]

FINALYYYYYY 😂❤

[@marcom6089]

This guy is an amazing guy and dancer. The first time I watched that video of Cosmo and the Cougarettes squad dancing, I was blown away. As a matter of fact it was the first time I’d heard of them. He needs to be him regardless of what anyone else wants him to be. We only get one chance to play ourselves in this life.

[@Skittlesskittles-om6hp]

Your awesome with and without Cosmo.....❤️❤️❤️

[@rayvonnevancant1280]

LIVE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST!! YOU HAVE TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES!!

[@solemander9856]

Dude was a gangsta! Thanks for the years of great performances….

[@crewshaw2122]

Who even thought a straight White Guy could move like that?

[@CJTubbs]

he's got talent.

[@d.d.8349]

so proud of you, way 2 geaux. gr8 choreo & gymnastix btw.+ ur handsome & well spoken. muah xoxox las vegas, nv usa 😘😍🥰🤭🤗🙏👼😇🌈🌻🌼🎶💫💞🍎🎰🇺🇲🌎🥂🍻💪🐶😺😻👍

[@terrythompson4126]

Brother Bird used his God given talents to bring “Cosmo” to life and made us all fall in love with a "cougar" costume! And... he did this without saying one word. How many of us could do that? We are all responsible for realizing and developing the talents our Heavenly Father blesses us with so that we might be a blessing to others. I believe Brother Bird has gone far and beyond, and brought joy to many hearts 💞 That’s amazing!

[@griffinzoo]

Just to clarify (as far as the somewhat incomplete commentary by the broadcaster): Gay or straight- the honor code at byu is about moral purity. It doesn't matter what your sexual orientation is. Go Charlie! Blessings to you.

[@gifalcons6263]

Good on you Charlie! Just be you.

[@stevena8286]

More power to you my man!

[@PRAISEMYLORDJESUS]

You killled it!!

[@occlawson]

You are wonderful!!!

[@k.de.3838]

His sexuality is no ones business. He's so awesome and a great performer. ❤💯

[@comradejames]

he makes it everyone's business.

[@joebarajas4206]

Absolutely love to watch you in action, it gives me so much joy to watch your videos! You are absolutely an amazing and gifted dancer. Who cares what other people think, they should see you for who you are and not your sexual preference. Im so glad you're finally free from your personal prison and can now live your life with no regrets! Forever a fan! Go Cosmo! 💯

[@user-ey2yo7zt1l]

He is gay too, I like even more now wowwww 😍

[@jacquelinesannicolas9206]

Love you Cosmo

[@teonatsios491]

COSMO YOU ARE AN ICON

[@3m086]

Dude it’s not a big deal. Seek your bliss. Keep on dancin’, keep making videos with all them honeys. We need you, brother.

[@joecook5689]

How long is Cosmo, Cosmo? Four years? Does it pay well? Always a student?

[@bethpitchford4860]

He is so amazing

[@jameyjones8863]

This man has swag

[@ifaa5755]

Body like teen Gohan

[@aiswarya9292]

This man🔥❤️

[@treysean14]

This dude is the best!

[@riaamini6288]

Damn ...I'm in love

[@thebitchisback7026]

Good for him. Live your life. Be happy. 😊

[@silvercoastcorks3806]

Come on…was this any surprise?

[@miryamishot]

So cool to see his face

[@ulisesbarbosajr6930]

He is badass..... No one comes close to him as Cosmo. Who cares if hes gay.....

[@robertblair9988]

It doesn't matter if you are gay, the fact is you were freaking AWESOME!!!!!!!!

[@theabandonedsonsofadam5326]

I don’t know why anyone is surprised, tbh

[@gegikay6535]

🎶✨💙💙💙💙✨🎶

[@taufamoeakiola3145]

What does him being gay have to do with the schoolʻs mascot policy?

[@reemyziz]

BYU is a religious mormon school that had a lot of controversial rules about homosexuality and gay people

[@michaelperks1003]

Cosmo makes me smile so you make me smile. I couldn't care less about your sexual preferences

[@bethpitchford4860]

He inspired my granddaughter

[@davidfrye6055]

U still da man bro!!!

[@d.d.8349]

am not mormon but luv byu sports, esp the coed cheer squad, cougarettes & cosmo... the best college mascot! u geaux buoyyy lolz. go unlv! muah xoxox las vegas, nv usa 😘😍🥰🤭🤗🍎🙏👼😇🌈🌻🌼💫🎶🇺🇲🎰🌎💪

[@StompMom5]

Gay is only a sexual preference it's not his identity. The man had talent shooting out his fingertips. Wish people understood gay is not their identity. Yes, I have gay family, my best friend is gay and they call it sexual preference not literally who they are. Hope he has found peace, he's absolutely amazing!!!!!!!

[@drewlmao]

Gay furry tingz

[@Thedreadedflutist]

hes cute

[@NghiaTran-qr9ll]

He is still single right?

[@lemonman394]

Nghia Tran he’s gay nigga

[@partybato1913]

@@dezient3816 whattt I say that I didnt mean to im sorry

[@dezient3816]

@@partybato1913 What are you talking about homie?

[@user-cq3sk4ke8l]

Wait,, you have to hide that you were cosmo??

[@Metroid250]

Straight cis religious men, especially the LDS and Mormons, have such a penis complex in their heads that doing anything not "manly" already questions your sexuality

[@siunipatoson7280]

Lol duh

[@ethanmilliron3220]

That guy is on drugs sometimes

[@Twister051]

Great dancer and performer. But tell me “why”, as Cosmo, does his sexual orientation matter one iota?

[@jntnxjgynhhjetf8405]

Obviously.. they wouldn't let a straight man in that team, all the women would think theyre being assaulted 😂

[@housephone9090]

Why do people making coming out as gay a big deal yet get mad when its treated as unequal

[@kimberlyhelm8556]

I’m so happy for you. But I’m surprised your not Jewish . Berg?

[@KLP99]

And he was called Master Mahan and he gloried in his wickedness. And wo to those who seek the praise of man. Why does it matter if you're gay? Live your life in quiet humility. Except that dang commandment about being clean. It applies to everyone, straight or gay. I have gay friends. They haven't "come out" because they actually understand that it doesn't change anything.

[@astrowuff]

BYU just removed homosexual activity from its honor code and you want to pretend like it's always been okay to be gay. This is why coming out is still a big deal because people demonize and vilify it to this very day. www.sltrib.com/news/education/2020/02/23/byus-lgbtq-students-feel/

[@donquijote6030]

@@astrowuff - Citing the SLTrib is hardly corroboration of anything other than an anti-LDS and anti-BYU bias that has existed for nearly 150 years. Ironic that a leftist would claim a desire for tolerance when they are the most intolerant in society.

[@donquijote6030]

Who cares?

[@jeffc1347]

The point is that BYU is a Mormon school and being gay is not allowed.

[@donquijote6030]

@@jeffc1347 - BYU is not a "Mormon" school. There is no such thing as a "Mormon" school. Imprecision of labels aside, the question remains. Who cares? There is a reason that homosexuality is not allowed by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Why might that be?

[@jeffc1347]

@@donquijote6030 Well this school is owned and operated by the Mormon church and [literally] 99% of its students are Mormon, how does that not qualify as a Mormon school?

[@kaisaan5]

🙄🙄

[@George_Gilbert]

Fuck now I'm going to ban myself from watching his videos.