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'I was so ashamed of who I was': Same-sex attracted CMT host Cody Alan details struggle to mask his sexuality for years while living as a married Mormon dad of two, recalling how he 'prayed to make himself straight'
CMT host Cody Alan has opened up about how he spent years praying to be vertical while hiding his homosexuality — and how he feared the God would hate him if he came out as gay.
Cody, 48, knew he was gay from a little age, but grew up Christian and converted to Mormonism as a teen — so he kept his orientation a private, 'faking' his straightness and even marrying a Mormon woman.
They went on to have two children, now adults, who were raised Mormon as well.
But after coming out to his now ex-wife in 2009 — and publicly in 2017 — Cody tells People that his existence was 'enhanced,' and he realized that the world isn't 'black and white.'
Candid: CMT host Cody Alan has opened up about how he spent years praying to be straight while hiding his homosexuality
Flashback: Cody, 48, knew he was same-sex attracted from a young age, but grew up Christian and converted to Mormonism as a teen (pictured on a mission)
Cody grew up in Columbia, South Carolina, and joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat
The Cmt star shared a heartfelt message to Instagram on Thursday, using the brand-new year as an opportunity to form the big announcement about who he is and loves.
"2017. As we begin a new year, there is something I want to share with you. You see, I’m gay," the 31-year-old TV host wrote. "This is not a choice I made, but something I've known about myself my whole life."
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"Through life's twists and turns, marriage, divorce, fatherhood, successes, failures - I've landed on this day, a day when I'm happier and healthier than I’ve ever been. And I’m finally comfortable enough for everyone to know this authenticity about me," he explained. "Thanks for following me and supporting me over the years. As we continue our journey, I wish this news won't change how you see me...
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CMT's Cody Alan explains judgment to come out as gay
For years, Cody Alan's smiling face has greeted CMT viewers when they tune in to observe the country music channel's "Hot 20 Countdown." Thursday morning, Alan, 44, felt "finally comfortable enough" to document a deeply personal letter on Instagram in which he came out as gay.
He told his 123,000 followers, "2017. As we start a new year, there is something I want to share with you. You see, I’m gay. This is not a choice I made, but something I've known about myself my whole animation. Through life's twists and turns, marriage, divorce, fatherhood, successes, failures - I've landed on this afternoon, a day when I'm happier and healthier than I’ve ever been. And I’m finally comfortable enough for everyone to understand this truth about me...I’m still the same Cody I always was. You just know a petty more about me now. My hope for the future is to survive the most honest, genuine, loving, and open being possible. Here's to organism happy with yourself, no matter who you are, who you love, where you come from, or what cards life has dealt you."
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CMT Host Cody Alan Makes Red Carpet Debut With Partner Michael Trea Smith at 2017 CMT Tune Awards
CMT and iHeartRadio host Cody Alan brought along a smile and someone particular, when he took at the 2017 CMT Tune Awards' red carpet on Wednesday night. The happy-go-lucky host was all smiles when he was joined by his partner Michael Trea Smith at the country harmony award show.
The couple made clear their affections for each other—holding each other's hands, as they posed for pics on the carpet.
Less than six months ago, Alan announced via Instagram that he was gay. Soon after his coming out, he revealed that he was virtual dating the occupational therapist and began peppering his social media with sweet photos of the twosome. This is couple's first CMT Music Awards together and this is Alan's first CMT Music Awards red carpet as an out and proud gay man.
For the big debut, Alan donned a grey tuxedo jacket, white button-down shirt and black pants. His main man rocked a t-shirt, black jacket and black jeans. Of course, both rocked some beaming, toothy smiles.
2017. As we start a new year, there is something I want to