One of Greyson Chance's Fans Inspired Him to Come Out

After Greyson Chance went viral with a video of him singing a cover of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" at age 12, he became one of Ellen's favorite talented kids. Now at 21, Greyson returned to the show and talked with Ellen about why he decided to leave the music industry for a few years, and what a fan said that inspired him to come out as gay in a moving Instagram post.
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[@SingularitySenses]

How is this young man so confident, calm, and well spoken? He seems so comfortable there.

[@that1guyfromco967]

Any LGBTQ person should NOT feel comfortable with Ellen she hasn’t helped pave the way for a lot of people coming out at all other than herself

[@chloekelly3567]

He’s so used to being in the industry since he was young, he’s done the interviews too many times

[@RestingCuntFace]

He’s the same way with his fans. It’s just the way he is which is actually amazing!

[@josephconsoli4128]

The biggest hurdle to be an artist is to have that confidence and fearlessness in front of people. You can see he had that from the start. Next, of course comes the talent, and he has that too. He's so likable too. A very nice voice even just speaking.

[@ironfae]

It’s an Oklahoma thing. We don’t really sweat the petty stuff. Come visit sometime, we’re very open people.

[@natalielin9244]

well… so who’s here after reading the article that Greyson Chance released?

[@jeffchow6722]

he is really eloquent and well-spoken?!

[@ShoeDealer]

Is this a Brandon Rogers reference?

[@boston5646]

ShoeDealer 1995 😂😂😂

[@Coffeeisnecessarynowpepper]

If he was black you would not say that

[@marlonrando9272]

​@@Coffeeisnecessarynowpepper if he was black he'd be a "class act"

[@rowanbeta3]

Anyone here after he spilled the tea about Ellen and how he had so much anxiety/ptsd from this interview?

[@bubbles7340]

HE LOOKS SO DIFFERENT WOW IM CRYING

[@ramasoud9681]

Bubbles Clayton he has the same features

[@EliHank]

it's called aging

[@PhetnapaNhetharn]

Puberty?

[@hvkhbojnlinlubobilib3220]

Seth Wayne #500 what do u mean?

[@tomikomirandilla]

Maybe it's called puberty hit him like a truck 🤭

[@user-wj6yp6jx4q]

When gaga said to him before 12 year ago: "stay from girls" he took it seriously!

[@4cuttime]

😹

[@sarahjames5655]

lol-

[@drbeatzplayz491]

He was sitting there like "Bet".

[@ansamahmad7375]

Dude I said the same thing I said looks like the girls can have him but he’s got a guy so he’s good

[@miszwer3197]

maybe he took it in wrong way and become g 😅😅

[@MissGuidedTruth]

He sang paparazzi at a talent show. He’s been out

[@steph903]

Omg 💀

[@NowshowingClutchxGaming]

So rude lol

[@StrawberryNinjaNibbles]

Lol right

[@danielmiguez545]

Exactly!

[@sethbrolsma516]

💯

[@tanyabhaskar2888]

Aww the way he lit up when he realised Ellen had listened to the album was so cute

[@trojanjustin9961]

She definitely just picked a song from the list at random hah

[@mia-yz6ju]

TrojanJustin i don’t think she’d do that, there’s no reason for that comment if she didn’t really. and also black on black is one of my favorite songs from the album

[@arres6241]

Ikr, i rewind that part a lot💖

[@anna.phylactic]

you see his interview yet

[@integrativenaturalmedicine3897]

It was fake, read the story of how he says he never met anyone so manipulative.

[@JoshuaFenton]

Omg. His voice is so deep now. I still remember when Ellen had him first on. He grew up so much.

[@nguyenngoc4588]

Joshua Fenton 9 years:)) i think its a long time

[@Lucylucee_96]

Yes 👍🎶🎶

[@DantesflameX]

“I got a record deal offered to me.” Lord jesus. I’ve been working to hear this for years

[@TrinityRourke]

say goodbye to your masters then. Lol

[@jax422]

@TrinityRourke Ha! You can tell your education of the music industry comes from Taylor Swift tweets. That’s not how it always works.

[@heykrybaby]

After reading The Rolling Stones article just released, I’m LOVING all the subtle jabs and then seeing Ellen’s straight face 😂 You go, Greyson 💪🏼

[@mikayocc]

Ellen is so fake. I'm so proud of Greyson for telling his story!

[@elizabethl1100]

Yessss, the way she said "I took him out of school" - it's very obvious she was scared of him saying something - now we know 🥴

[@VelvetLovesU]

He says they were both faking nice here.

[@ahlexwrites9852]

Y’all forget Ellen didn’t have to have him here. Do you really think any other record deal he would have gotten wouldn’t have been much worse than Ellen? He’s entitled and trying to get attention even more. Ellen made this kid have a chance and he’s shitting on her. And you people cheer him on. Smh

[@marinothegreatsan]

​@@ahlexwrites9852obviously someone didn't get memo on Ellen's 'kindness'.

[@hillfoxtc]

I literally came back to this interview after his Rolling Stone article.

[@assilane]

He talks so well, could listen to him all day ... not mad to have keep up with him, he is such a talented and creative person and his music is amazing !

[@gabbym2000]

Anyone here after reading the Rolling Stone article? 🥴

[@WheeJones]

"When I look at the interviews and I look at my eyes, I can see so much anxiety. I can just see so much PTSD because I’m there holding on for dear life going, ‘I need this TV gig'. I was 100 percent faking it, and [I felt like] she’s 100 percent faking it with me, too"

[@ischristinaok]

yep his story is so sad

[@nas84payne]

He threw some low key jabs at her as well: saying she took him out of college, he was tired, etc 😀

[@eternalgemini]

Yes, it makes me appreciate him even more! ❤️❤️❤️

[@itstinahere]

I met him yesterday at the KROQ, Amp Radio, and Channel Q house party for Coachella! He sang and interviewed. HE KILLED IT!!!! Like his voice is so amazing and versatile too. My jaw actually dropped as I was watching him perform. I hope Ellen posts his performance too!

[@AmelieMews]

I really thought they had a special bond... After his interview with The Rolling Stones not so much. He got abandoned by her in a heartbeat.

[@slvykoi]

*The blonde girl from the paparazzi video is probably watching this crying*

[@evanpronk5303]

That's his sister 😂

[@hrrsho9679]

Who else came here after Greyson Chance publicly said that Ellen Degeneres was manipulative and he was just wearing a fake smile when he came back to the show for an interview after Ellen abandoned him? Hahaha!

[@thegreatgambino]

Wow I haven't seen this guy in years. He's so well-spoken.

[@diegom7059]

A song with him and Troye Sivan please!!!!

[@sweekruthi9969]

Greyson is back on ellen!!!! where my little monsters at?

[@mmmmcheesy1937]

yes no, Right here! PAWS UPPP

[@sweekruthi9969]

@@mmmmcheesy1937 paws up

[@kanwaljeet8776]

Here

[@selenagomezfan1997]

yes no right here

[@Carlosflal]

Aquí estamos los Little Monsters para apoyar el nuevo trabajo discográfico de grey!!

[@stinkiebearrr]

he needs a podcast cuz i would love to hear him talk. his voice is sooo soothing goodness gracious

[@shirleyling7505]

3 yrs ago was so happy that he was back on Ellen. 3 yrs later after knowing what he’s been through, it’s such a pain to see this video.

[@bbloodyangel1]

His album is really good. Listen to the song WHITE ROSES!!!

[@khryshh]

West Texas alsoooo ❤️

[@woofsnarl7414]

black on black!

[@amyheldman7932]

OMG MY FAV

[@wickedbadass4032]

That video made me wanna cry.

[@mariadinn4441]

Interesting to listen to this after reading his Rolling Stone interview...

[@sjcctn123]

He looks so calm and the way he talks gives me a feeling of maturity above his age!~ Very proud of him!~

[@5lovelygirl5]

It's so nice to see him on here again. I knew him from Ellen and years later, he's back to where he had started off :")

[@tanyaaja1412]

I really love at how ellen supporting greyson since paparazzi til now, even tho he almost hiatus but she's still keep in touch and listen to his new songs

[@williamkailantrophy7879]

First of all, STREAM PORTRAITS!!!! Second, I remember when Truth Be Told Pt.1 came out and I was geeking out when I get the chance to meet him for an autograph session. And now look at him, so soo proud of him.

[@jhnmrkbans416]

Remember when lady gaga says to him "stay away from girls" when he was 12yo 😂

[@josephensworth7044]

Rolling Stone interview brought be here.

[@jw4818]

He’s always been so mature beyond his years 😇

[@Andyyoureastar]

Just listening to him speak so openly and genuinely makes me 10000x more calm omg. I wasnt the biggest fan of him in 2010 but i sure am now!

[@RestingCuntFace]

How did I not see this in April?!?! I met him at Milwaukee Wisconsin pride fest shortly after this in June! also saw him in concert with Cody Simpson when I was 12. He was so sweet and he cares so much about everyone, he even spoke to my mom about random things. I got to stand next to his good friends father during the concert and got to hear about his friendship with his daughter and it just seems he surrounds himself with such positive people and energy. I love this.

[@AlainBruno]

I knew it when I saw him singing that Lady Gaga song 🤪

[@kokkil7047]

Paparazzi :)

[@kaileemae7348]

OMG I FORGOT ABOUT HIM! So cool to hear how hes doing now!

[@frenchjr25]

THANK YOU so much for having Greyson back. He is amazing!

[@ramenseller]

He’s so pure and mature. Love you Grayson , ever since you blew up on YT❤️

[@EverChupaChupps]

I was there for his first album and paparazzi cover! Gosh I'm so happy to saw him came back! I was waiting this so much!

[@evnkas]

Here after the Rolling Stone article to watch with the added context.

[@rinaaa_0522]

Still a big of Greyson! I’m so proud of what he have become. His talent is amazing and his personality is just so pure. His latest songs are very much underrated. I hope everyone could go and listen to it ❤️

[@Nathaliejcr]

He has such a calming voice, it's beautiful to listen to

[@yasminsuraya698]

Here after the article….

[@yafiecake]

"When I look at the interviews and I look at my eyes, I can see so much anxiety. I can just see so much PTSD because I’m there holding on for dear life going, ‘I need this TV gig'. I was 100 percent faking it, and [I felt like] she’s 100 percent faking it with me, too"

[@eternalgemini]

I Agree, and she was very short with him. Something was very off about Ellen in this interview. Like she was doing it because she had to not because she wanted to. She felt bothered by him.

[@ericjette2435]

@@eternalgemini I agree. For whatever it's worth, Greyson seemed calm and cool during this interview, but Ellen looked nervous and uncomfortable.

[@farraamalia6746]

saw his gesture while ellen was talking, i thought that he's a really good listener

[@avahodgson7505]

When he was younger he wrote a song about a heartbreak of two girls he liked and now he’s come out, aw! Xx

[@dannydevitoenthusiast4855]

Home is in your eyes is one of my favorite songs by him:')

[@beefyappa]

Met him when he played in Seattle. Amazing man, very kind.

[@tanyabhaskar2888]

I love they way Greyson has grown up. Missed seeing him around. Obsessed with the album!

[@sol6121]

I'm so freaking happy that he is back! His new album is amazing and "Shut up" is just too good 👌

[@keilamanalo]

here since ur first appearance in the show!! love youuu

[@nikhilsankar2215]

Who's here from that Rolling Stone interview?

[@ACE_6210]

So inspirational and beautiful. The reunion and everything 😭. It’s all in its own timing.

[@violetlight100]

The real story of this is on Page Six.

[@ItsToddsWorld]

I’m here after reading how he recently spoke out against this 🥴🥴

[@jevonsheckles4276]

Wow haven’t heard from him in so long!! His voice is so calming 😍

[@justicehayes4715]

He's just brilliant. Amazing person. Much love to you ❤️

[@kayladirectioner808]

ive been in love with him since i was 10, and i still am to this day. he grew up so well spoken and wonderful in every way.

[@rachel.doremi6974]

Ellen is one of the few interviewers that act does their homework, and I’m glad bc I had no idea who he was till a KZbin ad came up and I wanted to know more; gonna listen to his zacksangshow interview now

[@victoriapearl6161]

I truly love this man so much. He’s so amazing ❤️

[@mariebrady8913]

GET RID OF ALL THE HESITATION ITS TIME FOR YOU TO SEIZE THE DAY INSTEAD OF JUST SITTING AROUND AND LOOKING DOWN ON TOMORROW YOU GOTTA LET YOUR FEET IFF THE FROIND THE TIME IS NOW IK WAITINGGGG

[@karenmartinez309]

Marie Brady lol waiting outside the liiiinnness 😂

[@sgd.6830]

You can hear his kindness in his speaking voice 🥰

[@gummyheart7660]

K when he started talking I was like “who tf” his voice got so deep 😭 I remember when I first heard of him like 381010 years ago

[@skyyyang3741]

His new album is sooooo gooood Black on black is my favorite West Texas is also on the top of my list the entire album is just so perfect so many stories to tell

[@fourteen9076]

I was never into his song, but recently I stumble upon Timekeeper and I'm in love. God that's such a good song

[@gracenelson3125]

I saw him live a few weeks ago and it was amazing😭❤️🔥

[@mackenziewilmoth]

I remember listening to Greyson Chance on Radio Disney when I was younger! Love that he’s back!!

[@purpleskyvioletrainbow3569]

I'M WAITIIIIIING, WAITINGGGG, WAITING OUTSIDE THE LINEEEEES ❤️❤️❤️

[@icandy630]

I like that he is grounded. Such classy young man and very talented too. He's not running around social media thirsting for fame. I wish him all the good things.

[@meadowspurr5645]

Who is that one amazing laugher that's always in the audience (0:58)? Man, their laugh brings me such joy hahahaha.

[@crissranger8925]

I knew it !! Lol boy I was 17 when u was singing gaga n I knew it but good for u Man U did it on ur time !! Good job be you and be happy N proud !!! God bless

[@tinypetalo]

I used to be so obsessed with him when I was nine. I’m so happy he’s back!

[@LoPereiraSix]

I need the physical album!!

[@boilemtouthang3590]

'Back to my roots' . He appeared and perform in one of the most demanded show that most artist are wanting to perform even before releasing any songs. Wow! Greyson!

[@LipstickRed13]

i’m so proud of him omg, i’m definitely crying

[@vanessagracemun]

all of my faves are coming back, the jonas brothers and now greyson chance omg

[@dayolarodriguez4322]

Idols and Fans benefit each other 💖 how a fan needs inspiration and how an idol needs motivation.

[@Lylo-mj8ek]

Bless you, Mr.Chance, you are a stunning example for all our young people. Looking forward to more of your marvelous creations in the future. Peace. p.s. As always Love You Ellen!

[@mychemicaljust1n]

So proud of him and everything he has done. This new album is so fantastic and real, I love each song and the honesty they possess. I’m just very much OBSESSED. ❤️

[@GianVersace]

I saw him at a Lady Gaga concert in 2017. It was so much fun. Back to his roots 💕

[@kenshults1889]

I saw him in Atlanta on the tour he just completed to promote Portraits. He was SOOOO good. My faves are Shut Up and Black on Black but the whole album in wonderful.

[@HannahMarie143221999]

Yes! Black on black is great Ellen! I love everyone of his songs on that album ❤

[@kaylaconnolly637]

He hit puberty like a truck. I loved him ever since his cover of Paparazzi

[@callumdrage5889]

Greyson Chance - a name to remember! What a great guy! He just seems so calm and happy! And boy, did he grow up!

[@luciabee]

omg are they gonna post the performance!!? i want to see!

[@Dermatillomaniac]

Anyone here after watching Honeysuckle?! So much respect for him and his work 🎼💙

[@malaika.n.n]

Dude, I remember him from So Random, he's grown up so much 😍

[@sarahgoth1987]

i didn’t know he was from oklahoma omg, i live in the same state as this genius is from!!

[@maddiewalters3155]

i love greyson so so so much. i saw him last month in toronto and he was absolutely amazing ♥️

[@edvinkingston5912]

SUCH A NICE AND AMAZING YOUNG MAN!!! 👍💟👍💟👍💟👍💟👍💟👍💟👍💟👍💟👍💟👍💟👍💟👍💟👍💟👍

[@BaniBani_1998]

Omg, I have not seen or heard about this kid in forever. He is so grown up and so handsome❤️

[@Sushigabby]

YES IM SO GLAD GREYSON CAME ON HERE I WAS WAITING FOR THIS TO HAPPEN I LOVE HIS NEW ALBULM HE HAS SOME SICK INTERVIEWS OUT THERE LOVE IT HAPPY YES GOOD FOR YOU GREYSON

[@deeinator1010]

I still remember when I first saw him in this show .. he's all grown up now .. proud of him ❤❤❤

[@MrNikkimaxine]

ItsDee see that what is name and do that for you in person

[@ranit8665]

I loooovvve this album so much. All the best, Greyson!!

[@malus.8833]

Thank you Ellen, I follow this boy sinse I saw him in your Show day 1! I love him so much, I've post his song on Smule and lot people knew it, was very good! Love you both! And hope your fan have courage to open up to his familly, yeiiiiiii I am so happy 😂😂😂

[@sasosaso3000]

Amazing to see a young man who is obviously an intellectual who is so comfortable in his own skin. He communicates his thought so well that it seems effortless

[@madeleinecs]

He is so calm !!!

[@charmaineforrestdanrte1803]

Now I'm seeing this a second time I can appreciate he's putting it at her in his own little way..👏👏💕💕✨🌙

[@abby.rayne423]

My god he’s changed, I still love him just as much as I did years ago 💕

[@kyttyke89]

And I was just listening to his album on Spotify when I saw this video haha I love 'shut up' too such a catchy happy fun song :)

[@mopikozz]

Wat a gentle spoken man he's grown into...awesome