'The Challenge: USA' star Paulie Calafiore has come out as bisexual: 'I feel good about finally being able to talk about this.'
The reality star, who was eliminated on Thursday's episode, confirmed the news in
. "I am bisexual. I am sexually fluid," he said. "I feel good about finally being able to talk about this."contestant Cara Maria Sorbello for the past five years, added during the interview that he "almost felt guilty" that it had taken him so long to come out. "I really had to change my perspective and be like, 'Well, you know there might be other people that are going through this exact same thing,'" he said.
He continued, "Maybe there's a younger version of me somewhere who gets to see this and is like, 'You know what? I don't have to pretend to be this because I'm an athlete. If I can inspire just one person, or motivate one person, then I feel like I'm doing justice for all the people who paved the way to get us to this point. And there's a lot further to go, and I'm happy to continue to be a part of that going forward.
"To all the new friendships I've made, to all the old friendships repaired," he added, "I love all of you and I can't wait to show you how much stronger I come back. The support is so beautiful." In the post's comments section Sorbello wrote, "Always by your side."'s third episode, in which he was sent home, Calafiore alluded to his sexuality during a conversation with fellow competitor Tori Deal.
He concluded, "While I wish I could have stayed longer, I know I'll see you all again real soon! Stay tuned for what's to come." season 2 airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT and Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and streams on Paramount+.
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