Tyler Blackburn appreciation thread

Watched the movie Hello Again. He played gay in both segments that he was in. I always get a gay vibe from everything I see him in.

I worked with him on set and didn't get a gay vibe. But who knows, the womenz were gushing over him.

Handsome guy.

Is he gay? He played gay in Hello Again where his character fucked Cheyenne. Now he plays gay again on the new Roswell.

He follows too many male models on IG that don’t follow him back.

Tyler's definitely at least a huge supporter of the LGBT community. But yeah, he's probably gay.

I wonder if he’s still involved with Scientology?

R6 Isn't scientology anti-gay? So probably not.

Everyone should read this, which he wrote himself. It's interesting how he says he feels really connected to the character he plays. As a side note, how is 30 "quarter life crisis"? Does he expect to live until he's 120?

Just had a look at his Instagram. He follows Lady Gaga, Adele, Lana Del Ray, Troye, Nate Berkus and his husband, that dude from Queer Eye, Gus Kenworthy, Cheyenne Jackson, T.R. Knight, Lucky Blue Smith, Cameron Monaghan etc.

Yep. He's gay.

R7, there are gay Scientologists.

My experience is that there isn’t really any universal treatment of gays at the lower level Churches. It’s when you get into the Sea Org and upper level churches where things get more anti-gay.

Ant the comedian is a gay Scientologist.

R9, to be fair, he had love scenes with Cheyenne and TR, so the fact that he follows them isn’t really evidence that he’s gay. But the other people are.

R9, he also follows Nico and Ezra. He recently liked a photo of Nico with his hand down his underwear.

R12 You're right. I hesitated if I should include them because of that. I agree that the others I mentioned are probably bigger telltales.

Apparently he dated his costar Ashley Benson so he can't be totally gay. I mean he follows Ezra and Nico, so maybe they're his role models and he's "sexually fluid" just like them. Or maybe Tyler and Ashley bearded for each other considering it looks like Ashley might be a lesbian.

R15, he follows Ashley’s girlfriend Cara Delavigne. He seems fine with their relationship.

R15, my guess would be fluid rather than strictly gay. He also follows Harry Styles and likes a bunch of his photos. A lot of the guys he follows tend to be bi/fluid rather than strictly gay, although he does follow some gay people too.

R16 and R17 Yeah, I have a feeling he's bi and not strictly gay. I hope he comes out. There's been a wave of bi guys coming out lately, he wouldn't be the first and certainly not the last.

Dating a costar doesn't make you not gay.

R19 Well to be fair I did say it's possible they bearded for each other, or maybe it was just a showmance while they were on the show together, who knows.

Who is this? Tyler keeps liking all of his pics, he comments on them too.

Tyler just liked three male models' pics on Instagram.

R21, that’s a friend of Tyler’s.

Did you see the photo he posted in his story of himself in the tub with a bowl over his crotch and you can see the left crevice between his leg and crotch?

R23 Thanks, I was wondering if it might be his boyfriend.

R25, maybe they hooked up, who knows?

R26 Maybe. It seems borderline flirting to me, commenting on each other's pics, joking around. It might just be banter between friends, but several couples I follow act the same way on Instagram, just saying. IF they were a couple I honestly wouldn't be surprised.

[quote]Apparently he dated his costar Ashley Benson so he can't be totally gay.

I wouldn't trust those sites that are run by Z-list female gossip writers. They often invent things or get things totally wrong.

He just liked a pic of a naked woman. He might not be gay after all. I still find it suspicious that he likes so many pics of male models though. And he follows female artists like Adele, Lana Del Ray and Lady Gaga. The man is clearly not 100 % straight. My guess is bi. He follows famewhores like Nico and Ezra. He might come out as sexually fluid if he looks up to them as role models.

It pisses me off that it's so much easier for girls to come out. His ex girlfriend just went public with her girlfriend. There was no fuss about it. But because he's a guy he can't come out?! Effing bs. I'm sick of the hypocrisy and double standard. Why is Hollywood so accepting of lesbians yet so homophobic about gay men?

[quote]He just liked a pic of a naked woman.

Gay actors often participate in sexy photo shoots with women or naked pics with them.

Colton Haynes has done a lot of that over the years, as have others.

I do have mutual friends with him on Facebook. What little I was able to see of his Facebook profile (it’s under an alias), he did attend an event titled, “The Future is Fluid,” which was some art/music event showcasing LGBT artists.

R31 Good point. I looked up her instagram and it seems like she's a model and possibly a friend. Both Tyler and Chandler (Tyler's friend) follow her. I noticed that Tyler and Chandler have a ton of friends in common (at least according to who they follow). Chandler is obviously gay (he only likes pics of shirtless guys) and he and Tyler keep commenting on and liking each other's pics. I'm not saying this proves anything, they might just be friends, but they might be something more. Who knows, especially if they're both gay/bi.

R32 Thanks for the tea. I'm not surprised he's family. I even had him clocked as bi/sexually fluid based on his past dating history and who he follows.

He likes photos of guys kissing.

Cute comment from Keegan.

Wow that's not even a hearteyes emoji worthy photo

R35 Thanks. I looked it up and you're right. Here's the receipt.

He looked better with the long hair.

R36, is Keegan Allen gay as well?

If he is, he's not out.

Are we sure this isn't Tyler's boyfriend? Look at Tyler's comment.

Would need proof that they've actually met first before jumping to that conclusion R42

R43 Chandler keeps commenting on Tyler's pics too. Also, they both follow each other and seem to have a lot of mutual friends.

But have they actually met in real life?

Tyler's comment.

Yes, they have met in real life. I recall earlier this year, Tyler liking some video or posting some story showing the two of them hanging out at some Infinity Mirror type exhibit.

You know what’s interesting, he’s not exactly being discreet, it’s as if he’s deliberately leaving clues.

I wonder how he says/hooks up? Does he use Grindr? Tinder? Shirley, there’s got to be some guys who have groupie gossip about him.

I hope that Chandler guy isn't his boyfriend. He looks like a girl. Tyler could do so much better.

I wonder if Tyler and Keegan fooled around on the PLL set. They both seem bi.

R48 It's almost like he's just glass closeted and inching his way out. He isn't really hiding anymore. He'll probably come out soon.

[quote]I wonder if Tyler and Keegan fooled around on the PLL set. They both seem bi.

They're also both friends with Julian Morris.

Here's the time Julian & Keegan kissed:

Keegan seems bi, Tyler seems gay

I just thought of something, Tyler can't come out as gay because he was dating his female co-star at one point. If he does come out as gay everyone will know she was a beard. He will have to come out as bi, whether true or not.

Not necessarily, R54.

Lots of gay actors have had females as dates at some point.

Garrett Clayton did that a few times when he was younger. (You can see the pics in his thread).

That's hilarious R54

That Chandler guy appears to be visiting Tyler, who obviously took that most recent photo of shirtless Chandler in his white boxers laying down with the dog. Tyler recently posted a story of that dog.

Are the two fuck buddies?

Family or not, I think Tyler was genuinely in love with Ashley. On Twitter, he had been tweeting about having his heart broken. Back in March of 2017, his dog’s IG posted a photo of Tyler and Ashley together with the caption, “So happy to see these two reunited!”

Uh, sure R58

R58, some of the PLL fangirls claim that Tyler & Ashely dated, but I don't think it was ever confirmed, was it?

Apparently, Chandler has a brother named Walker, who has total major gayface. Tyler and him follow each other as well.

Tyler spent NYE with Chandler and some other friends.

I wonder if Tyler will do any interview rounds for the Roswell reboot. Perfect time to come out.

Saw some of Chandler’s brother’s stories, Chandler and Tyler look like they were bearding with those girls, and I loved that one video of Tyler trying to sing “Shallow” by Lady Gaga.

R64 I agree. First thing I thought was that they had to bring female dates to make the obvious somewhat less obvious, lol. Oh well... at least they got to spend the night together, which is better than nothing I guess. I just hope the girls were in on it.

BTW I was the first one to tell y'all about Chandler. I had a feeling they had something going on.

R64, could you put the link to the IG Stories here?

There is a fan account on IG called chylerupdates which posts all the evidence of their relationship, it tracks their vacations together, their contemporaneous posts and stories, other people’s stories with them, etc.

R67 Here you go.

Thanks, R69.

[quote]Chandler and Tyler look like they were bearding with those girls

[quote]First thing I thought was that they had to bring female dates to make the obvious somewhat less obvious, lol.

R64 & R65, then it sounds like they aren't as ready to come out as some people above thought.

I like this photo of Tyler and Chandler’s feet together (it was originally posted by Chandler).

Wait, that shot is from Call Me By Your Name, it’s not Tyler and Chandler. However, Chandler posted it on his profile about a year ago, and Tyler liked it.

In Palm Springs together last year.

In St. Bart’s together.

The person who runs the Chyler account posted this today:

R76, I wonder what prompted that?

Yeah, R77, it seems to go against the whole point of the Chyler IG account.

I thought the point was to follow their close relationship.

Anyway, it's on IG Stories.

I think the post meant she supports Tyler and Chandler, not Tyler and Ashley Benson.

Tyler liked this. I bet he has great sex with Chandler (who is obviously the bottom).

R76 Is it possible she got hate from Tyler's stans saying she was invading their privacy or something? That's what it sounds like to me. Fangirls get very defensive when confronted with the fact that their crush is gay.

Tyler liked this. He also liked a pic of Antoni from Queer Eye.

Did anyone really think Tyler was straight? Is Ashley still with Cara D?

I assumed he was until a few years ago when I discovered his IG profile, and yes, Ashley is still with Cara.

Why did you assume Tyler was straight, R84?

R85, because majority of the population is straight, and nothing about him in the first two seasons of PLL set my gaydar off.

R86, did any of the other guys on PLL set your gaydar off?

Eg. Julian Morris?

I don’t remember, it’s been years.

I thought Ezra Fitz seemed more likely to be gay than Caleb. Also, perhaps Drew Van Acker. But Tyler was a Scientologist, so I assumed he was a practicing heterosexual.

I remember he did have a girlfriend a few years ago. Although there had been some IG followings that kind of made me curious, I guess I completely bought this relationship at the time. However, I had no idea he traveled with his current girlfriend and ex-girlfriend at the same time. Had I seen this article back in 2014, I should have been more suspicious.

Tyler’s girlfriend Lauren was also doing Scientology for awhile around the time they were dating.

I have three mutual Facebook friends with Lauren who I know through Scientology.

I also several mutual Scientology friends on IG with Tyler.

But I see no evidence of Scientology service completions by Tyler. Maybe he’s kept it private?

The scientology thing confuses me, as does the kissing pic with his ex girlfriend. Who knows what the deal is, bearding? Or maybe he's bi? Either way I don't think it matters. He's clearly dating Chandler now, which means he's either bi or gay. We should focus on the now, I don't think we'll ever know what his deal was back then.

Tyler just liked a photo of Princess Di talking with two guys in speedos. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

Link please, R93.

Here you go, R94

Thanks, R95.

Tyler left THIS comment on Chandler’s latest photo:

“☺️❤️“

R97, and I notice that someone just sent a comment to Tyler on Chandler's photo asking him if he's gay!

R97 I came on DL to post that. You beat me to it. Cute comment though.

Tyler finally hopped aboard the Cody Fern train.

So are Tyler and Chandler open or monogamous?

New pic.

So I’m curious how long Tyler has been an active member of the LGB community?

This was posted on the Chyler IG today:

Tyler started following Cody Fern.

The person who runs Chyler Updates posted these comments:

[quote]yes they’ve been dating for a few years, and this year and last year they’ve been open about their relationship❤️

[quote]he’s bisexual, Chandler (his boyfriend) is gay❤️

R106 Not surprised. I clocked him as being bi earlier this thread.

R107, I'm not sure how that person can be sure that Tyler is bi rather than gay unless he/she knows Tyler personally.

I'm curious how she knows anything of this. Sounds like pure speculation. Probably true but still speculation.

This is what she said as to why she thinks he's bi:

[quote]he’s had girlfriends in the past and this is the first time he’s dated a boy

Wouldn’t it be funny if this were Chandler behind the chylerupdates account, secretly trying to force Tyler out and get fame and notoriety for himself?

R110 How does she know those girlfriends weren't beards? Also, how does she know this is the first time he's dated a boy? Isn't it possible he's had gay relationships in the past just that he decided to keep them a secret?

Yes, exactly, R112.

But some fangirls don't think of those things.

Tyler's comment 😂

New Roswell preview.

R114, so he’s probably bisexual, not exclusively gay.

Well, possibly, R116, but we can't really read too much into the threesome comment -- it may just be a joke.

Chyler Updates reports that Chandler went to Roswell, New Mexico to support Tyler for the premiere:

I wonder what Tyler sees in Chandler? Do you suppose that Chandler is nothing more than a common gold digging opportunist?

Maybe it's love?

Lol, R120

But it's not like Tyler is a big star or a wealthy guy, how much "gold" can Chandler get out of him?

Chandler is beautiful.

R123 Nah, Chandler is a femme average looking twink. Tyler could do so much better. At least this confirms Tyler is a top.

New preview with Tyler.

Do you think Tyler will ever have kids? If he does, will it be with a man or a woman?

Tyler looked right at home doing that gay kiss scene.

Can't wait to watch the episode when I get home from work. I think it's streaming on Viaplay or HBO Nordic.

Chyler Updates posted a new photo of Tyler & Chandler, although it's a bit blurry:

R129 It's kinda unfair that his ex girlfriend is allowed to be out and proud and kissing her girlfriend while he can't do the same with his boyfriend.

R130, yes, it's still different for actors than actresses. It seems easier for actresses to be in a same-sex relationship in public.

R131 Yeah, oh well... he's barely closeted anymore. Chandler is not posting those pics without Tyler's permission. Then there's the likes and comments. Tyler even said he connects to the character he's playing. Hopefully he'll come out soon.

R129 Aww that's cute, thanks for posting. I like how Chandler is so supportive and proud of Tyler.

The kiss was hot af. It was more than I expected. I pictured a kiss in the dark like most other gay kisses on tv, a peck that you can barely see. It was passionate and even lasted for a couple of seconds. I also liked the romantic music in the background. Also, so far I think they have chemistry. I need to see more though.

Chyler Updates posted some screencaps, but also posted this rant:

[quote]I hate people its fucking 2019 grow up and move on and realise Tyler acting career is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT to his PRIVATE LOVE LIFE I’m sorry I’m done with this people when they don’t know the difference between asking a sensible question and a personal question that can make Tyler feel uncomfortable, scared to come out because these “fans” make me sick sorry had to say

One of those screen caps has a comment where chylerupdates says that Tyler is bi.

Tyler also liked chylerupdates’ post.

R136 So what? He can have a million reasons to say he's bi instead of gay. I still think he's gay. I can think of a ton of people who came out as bi first then gay, George Shelley, Anthony Bowens etc.

Yeah, I'm not sure how the Chyler Updates person knows how Tyler is bi unless she/he knows him personally.

She's probably playing it safe, just in case.

What she says is that because she thinks Tyler has had girlfriends in the past, she thinks that makes him bi.

But of course we don't really know whether he actually did have girlfriends or whether they were just beards.

Ashley Benson has already said they didn't date, so 'Chyler Updates' may be wrong about him being bi rather than gay.

The only one who can tell us his sexuality is Tyler

R141 True, but even then he might be lying. For example him liking a post saying he's bi when he's really gay. He could have a ton of reasons to come out as bi. Maybe he doesn't want to out his previous beards, you know? If he came out as gay that would mean every relationship with a woman has been fake. I'm not just talking Ashley Benson either (even if they were just friends). He might have had girlfriends in the past whether they were real or not. My point is just I don't think he would ever come out as gay even if he was, especially not if he has had public relationships with women. My guess is that he will come out as bi/pan (whether true or not), or just come out as being in a relationship with a guy. My guess is the latter. It's easier to come out if you already have a significant other, less pressure that way.

Tyler, listen to the song. You can't hide from who you are.

Notice how Tyler queened out over that photo of Timothee Chalamet and Frank Ocean?

R144 I was just about to post it, lol. Yes. He isn't hiding much anymore. He's the very definition of glass closeted. It doesn't take much to figure out he's bi or gay. Seems like he's dying to come out. He will probably be out by the end of the year. I mean he's already inching out, leaving clues left right and center.

I think it may have been THIS photo that originally set my gaydar off regarding Tyler. Something about his expression, the way his eyebrows are arched.

He just went on a gay liking spree. He liked a pic if Colton, a poster of Grace and Frankie and this 4 year old pic of Chandler, which is especially cute imo.

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R145, yes, it seems that Tyler is working his way out and leaving clues, etc.

Tyler's PLL co-star Julian Morris has been doing the same thing for a while, and he hasn't come out yet.

So it's hard to say how long it will take.

R149 But is he leaving huge clues like Tyler? Does he like and comment on his boyfriend's pics? Does he like pics of guys kissing, pride posts, a ton of out gay celebs etc? Has Julian ever said in interviews that he identifies with the gay character he plays? I've been following Julian for a while now. Don't get me wrong, I know he's gay and in a relationship with Landon, butvto my knowledge he hasn't gone quite as far as Tyler. To me Tyler is more out than Julian and imo will probably come out first, and probably soon. Who knows though, I could be wrong. I would love to see them both come out.

Have you looked at Julian's threads? He's definitely more out than Tyler.

R150, I can answer a few of your questions:

[quote]Does he like and comment on his boyfriend's pics?

Yes, Julian has liked lots of Landon's photos, he has posted happy birthday messages for Landon, and he has said how proud he is of Landon's art exhibits.

[quote]Does he like pics of guys kissing, pride posts, a ton of out gay celebs etc?

Yes, Julian has liked Pride photos, and has liked some of the Boy Erased stuff on IG. Julian also follows lots of gay celebs -- eg. Russell Tovey, Xavier Dolan, Robbie Rogers, etc.

[quote]Has Julian ever said in interviews that he identifies with the gay character he plays?

I don't think Julian has said yet that he "identifies" with the gay character, but he spoke in his Out interview last year about how much "Man in an Orange Shirt" means to gay men, and how gay men shouldn't have to live the same way as heterosexuals.

Do we think Tyler and Julian ever hooked up on PLL?

R153, maybe Julian & Landon invited Tyler back to their house for a threesome?

Tyler liked this. It's a gay movie.

R153, I found a photo of Tyler with Julian at what looks like Julian & Landon's house. : )

That's Julian's sister, and that looks like Landon's arm behind them.

Tyler liked a pic of Troye Sivan. Time to come out Tyler, you're not really hiding anyway.

I wish that there was a day that no one needs to “come out”. That we can all love who we love with no bigotry.

R158 I know, sadly we're not there yet.

What's with the hat? He looks gay af.

He's hairier than I thought he would be.

Did they break up? Chandler hasn't liked Tyler's new pic and he packed a suitcase yesterday 🤔

This guy looks like a FTM version of Diane Lane.

R163 Who are you talking about, Tyler or Chandler? Trust me when I say his boyfriend Chandler looks much more like a FTM. I think Tyler is hot and could do better.

R162, Chandler likes the latest photo. He might have simply missed the earlier one.

R165 Yes. He commented too.

Chandler posted a new pic of him and Tyler.

Sneaky little rat @chandlerlafee

They went on another date yesterday.

They went to Disneyland today.

So, is Tyler almost out these days? In an interview for Roswell he & his co-star talked about the "big kiss" and the co-star brought up that the stubble stings and Tyler was like "Yeah, he told me he had to get used to kissing someone with facial hair".

Link to the interview R171?

R172 Might be nothing, really, but here starting from 14:05

Either way, good to see he and his co-star have good chemistry off-screen.

I don't see anything significant in the comments about kissing someone with stubble.

It's just meant to be a reference to their on-screen relationship -- nothing is being revealed about Tyler's real-life status.

Honestly I love Tyler on Roswell New Mexico. And the chemistry between him and Michael Vlamis? Holy shit. It’s also wonderful how supportive they seem with one another in interviews.

And this adorable IG story- and yes I know Tyler is dating Chandler and Vlamis is probs straight I’m just saying they’re cute as hell, ok?

He looks good.

R174 Nah I just thought Tyler sounded kinda like an experienced gay slightly amused with someone who'd never kissed a guy. But then I remember that he's played gay characters before so it was more of an experienced actor slightly amused with someone who'd never kissed a guy, so ignore me.

R176 Tumblr Frau?

Wow okay

Tyler likes 90s Brad Pitt. He's got good taste.

Chandler's Insta story: thank you @tylerjblackburn for the best surprise of my life @spaceykacey

Chandler is really femme

Tyler has a pretty fucked up face. It looks like he’s had a lot of work done, and that he’s trying to be a gorgeous twink, but he’s too old. I think it’s his cheeks...they look unnatural. Bad-unnatural.

Chandler is the heavenly twink Tyler wishes he looked like. I can understand him being fem though. When you look like that, people treat you like a prince and you get sassy.

I'm not sure about legit plastic surgery but he does look like he's abusing botox and/or fillers. The cheek area looks like this after fillers.

R185 Agreed. He looks very different now. Here's an old pic. It could just be age, but his face looks "fuller". I doubt he's had plastic surgery, but probably fillers and/or botox. BTW, I seriously don't get his choice in boyfriend. The boyfriend is femme, an obvious bottom and looks like he could be FTM. I think Tyler is much hotter than Chandler, even after whatever he did to his face. He's cute. His boyfriend is not.

R186 Wow he used to be a cute twink. He's not even that old, he should lay off botox.

But re: his boyfriend. Maybe Tyler is bi after all, and women-leaning. I'm not judging though.

Yeah, Tyler is cute, but his face does look weird sometimes.

His friend & PLL co-star, Julian Morris, is several years older, but has aged better.

I love all the Roswell pics

R189 Only this ship can save this show... the rest is utter garbage.

I like how in the promo pics the other couples are all clingy and cute and these two just stand like straight bros LOL.

R188 Tyler already looked old and fucked up in Season 1 of PLL and that was 8 years ago. That's probably just his face, unless he went Korean on himself and got a bunch of procedures for his 16th birthday. Also, I remember on PLL he would occasionally have a bad case of coke bloat. At least that's gone now.

R192, why did PLL hire Tyler if he had such a smashed up face?

Not sure why there’s shitting on Tyler in the appreciation thread. Make an anti thread or some shit Jesus Christ.

Chandler is beautiful and Tyler is hot.

R192 We're doing it lovingly

I disagree with R192. He was a cute twink back in the day, aka R186.

R194 This is Datalounge, not a fansite. The front page of DL literally says "Gay celebrity gossip, politics and pointless bitchery." You are free to leave if you don't like it.

Didn’t realize it wasn’t possible to gossip without being insufferable twats. Carry on then.

Oh, cut it out, queens! Let us better look at cute twink Tyler and his sexy back while he's showering with his TV beard.

My guess for Tyler's "fuller" face (could be any of these, or a combination): booze, drugs, aging, weight gain or botox/fillers.

Tyler was involved with Scientology and still appears to be friends with Scientologists. They’re generally pretty anti drug.

R202 Maybe that's why he won't come out. I don't think they support gays.

He's barely hiding his relatioship? That's not what scientologists do. They straight up no-homo themselves.

R203, there are out gay Scientologists. Ant the comedian.

R204 But why would be get involved with Scientology in the first place? Do you think he was deeply closeted/in denial and perhaps thought Scientology would help him? Then when he figured he wanted to live openly as a gay man he distanced himself from them?

Beats me. From what I've seen, a lot of the time people fall into Scientology because they were born into it or because they were brought into it by friends. Also, Scientology promises success and uses their Big Celebrity followers as an example, as an actor he maybe sought help with that and got baited. Maybe it had to do with his sexuality. Either way, he's glass closeted so it doesn't look like a hardcore Scientologist case.

I don’t think most gay guys these days get into Scientology to get cured. The gay Scientologists that I know of are pretty open about being gay.

That one girlfriend he had a few years ago, he knew through Scientology.

[quote]That one girlfriend he had a few years ago, he knew through Scientology.

How do we know this?

Because I saw her name listed in Scientology completions. I believe I posted a link above.

R209 The "girlfriend" was probably a beard and not his real girlfriend.

I agree, but it's hard to know whether he had real girlfriends or not until he talks about it in a coming out interview some day.

The person who runs the Chyler Instagram claims he is bi because she thinks he did used to date girls.

R212 Yeah, but I think she's wrong. Tyler is most likely gay imo.

R213, I agree that Tyler is more likely to be gay than bi.

And here he is at the house of his PLL co-star Julian Morris & his boyfriend Landon.

I also think he’s probably gay. I think the blog post he wrote while filming Roswell strongly indicates it.

In other news, his on-screen boyfriend, the sexy greek Michael Vlamis posted an ig story (Tyler reposted) and can I just say Tyler has a great tongue.

He does look and sound bizarrely happy to be on this mediocre CW show, always citing how much he relates to the character, and considering his character is a closeted gay...

Carina Adly Mackenzie, the showrunner for RNM, said Tyler’s audition made her cry. And he was the only character where they had an audition from both when the character was young and now as an adult bc Alex changed the most.

This chick must have very low standards....

Maybe it was just some of his filler fluid that sprayed into her eye.

LOL !

This cast is excellent with shipping

R221 Is this supposed to be cute or something? It's a straight dude and a closeted dude posing as a couple and mocking their fans or something?

It’s for their fictional ship (they’re on-screen lovers), a fan asked for it when Jeanine Mason posted a similar one with her and her on-screen love interest on ig. She said “gimme a week”. Not mocking fans, just being good ship captains.

Here was the original.

R223, I think R222's point is that it's kind of weird for them to be doing that while Tyler is still in the closet.

I mean considering Chandler has posted snaps calling Tyler his love idk how in the closet he can still be. Either way, whatever Tyler’s orientation, he’s half of a popular mlm ship and I like when cast and crew are supportive of shipping. I’ve been deep in fandom life for over 20 years now, since I was a young teen, and I’ve seen many times where that wasn’t the case.

If he’s so open about it, he should just publically come out. Good press for him, for the show. It’s not like he’s angling for straight leading roles? And the fanservice wouldn’t look like two straight bros having a laugh. But I keep erasing this Chandler guy from my memory because he’s so fucking fug. I guess that CW money can’t buy you taste in men...

Or maybe they... love each other? R227

R227, I agree that Chandler is not as attractive as Tyler. Tyler could probably find a hotter guy.

But maybe R228 is correct that they are fond of each other.

Still, according to the person who runs the Chyler Instagram, they've only been together since 2017, so it's too soon to know if they'll work out.

[Quote]But I keep erasing this Chandler guy from my memory because he’s so fucking fug.

Ugh same. Tyler could do so much better. Tyler is hot (despite the aging and the fillers), his boyfriend is fug. Tyler is like a 7 while his boyfriend is like a 2. They're not even in the same league.

Tyler gave Chandler flowers on Valentine's Day.

Where does that come from, R231?

R229 True, they're clearly fond of each other. They've been together for a while and they aren't really hiding the relationship. At least we don't have to guess who the top is 😂

R232 Chandler's Insta story.

[quote]If he’s so open about it, he should just publically come out. Good press for him, for the show.

Tyler doesn't seem ready yet to officially come out.

Some people here thought he might come out once Roswell started, but the first season is halfway through and that hasn't happened yet.

Maybe he wants to wait until he & Chandler have been together longer.

R229 ONLY since 2017? That’s like 10 years in gay years.

Why is coming out supposed to be linked to a specific partner? Plenty or single people come out. Straight people hide their significant others all the time.

R236, what I meant was that it's not a long-term relationship of many years duration like Garrett Clayton & his boyfriend, or Julian Morris & his boyfriend, etc..

R237, a lot of the actors who have come out in recent years have said that one of the reasons they did so was because they were in a long-term relationship and wanted to be able to show their affection openly or get married. (eg. Garrett Clayton & Blake Knight, Colton Haynes & his boyfriend, etc.). I think the same was true of Thomas Dekker. And also for Matt Bomer & Simon Halls, Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka, etc.

Makes sense. Then I can’t wait till he marries this ugly twink!

Alternatively, maybe he’s waiting to see if Roswell gets renewed for season 2. You wouldn’t want to come out and risk losing your career when the show you are on is a flop.

R239 Reminds me of Matt Bomer. Didn't he wait to come out until he knew that White Collar would get renewed?

Chandler is better looking than Tyler.

Not with that face R241 and that’s a flattering photo

R242 Yup, Chandler's face is fug. Tyler is way too good looking to be with him.

Tyler was the least good-looking guy on PLL.

R244 Even so he's still hotter than his current boyfriend.

To your eyes, perhaps, r245. Enjoy. More for you.

He should try getting with Michael Trevino. He's on Roswell too and no way that guy is straight. They'd make a hot couple!

DOOL should cast Michael Trevino as Sonny.

Looks like Tyler and Chandler are somewhere exotic.

LOL at the beard crashing their romantic vacation. Did Tyler ask her to join them because he was afraid they were being too obvious?

Who's the beard? Jesus do they even need a beard at this point? If so, Chandel didn't get the memo...

I can't even spell the name right, *Chandler.

R251 The beard is their mutual friend Jasmine.

Spontaneously bought a plane ticket to Costa Rica last night. Sure Jan.

Is this the one Tyler proposed a threesome to on IG? Maybe it's finally happening. God, Tyler is so bi he can't help by bring pussy to the vacation with his bf!

R253 You people don't think that boy is cute? You've lost your eyes.

R256 He looks like a cute FtM

Tyler's beautiful gay ass

Is Tyler a top or a bottom?

IVe been openly staring at that ass for 10 min. I love the exhibitionist in him.

A top- at least with Chandler. In the movie hello again he plays a peak 1970s club twink but his character tops in that too- with Cheyenne Jackson.

Such an attention whore. Great ass though.

I don't think he's ever posted his ass before, R262.

So this seems to be a first for him.

I wonder what hit him

Digitally lightened:

He looks so much better with shorter hair.

He looks hot in his insta pics and then completely busted on Roswell. What’s going on?

R267 Maybe he's using Facetune on Instagram.

He’s definitely posted his ass before. There’s an ig dedicated to it. @tylerblackburnbooty

Is it a threesome or two gays and a hag?

Last day of their vacation.

Finally, one with just them two.

The sweetest boys in the world...

Ok is the girl their drug dealer or? Because while I appreciate spending times with my friends, I would at least invite another couple for a double vacation, not just a single gal who'd look like a third wheel.

God, why won’t he shave that hideous shit off his face?

R274, yeah, I wish the hag wasn't with them in the photo at R273.

R273 They look like a couple there.

R273 They look like a couple there.

Sorry for the double post. Got an error the first time.

I'm heading home, bitches!

Tyler is gonna guest star on Charmed as some sort of seduction demon.

He? Seduction? Gurl.

Tyler says on IG Stories that he is feeling sick and is in a city he doesn't know, so he wants us to send him positive vibes: : )

Someone needs to send him nudes

Tyler seems to be watching the Oscars on CTV tonight:

Is he in Canada?

Or somewhere near the Canadian border?

He’s filming for his episode of Charmed, so he’s in Vancouver.

Tyler praised Gaga's speech on his IG Stories (and said the win for Green Book 'hits close to home'):

SoHomo...

Nice areolas on Nathan, R288.

Who is Nathan, r289?

Also, what is he, an "influencer"? (I gave up on Max Emerson finally. Influencing isn't interesting, and he's abused it.)

Did you mean Michael? R289

Tyler & Chandler at a birthday party for that chick they went to Costa Rica with (I think).

R292 She's their beard.

Tyler with Walker Lafee at the party.

All these people look genuinely exhausting

R295 They all seem like LA wannabes except for Tyler.

[quote]She's their beard.

Why are they using a beard?

I thought the consensus here was that Tyler was now in the glass closet.

R297 Not a real beard, more like a female companion for their couple vacation, so it doesn't look so gay! I think she's more of a friend of the Lafee bros.

Pic from a few years ago of Tyler swimming with Landon (Julian's boyfriend):

Tyler and Michael Vlamis are very friendly with each other

Tyler and the Roswell cast is at SXSW.

Tyler accidentally posted a partial full-frontal selfie on IG recently, and then deleted it.

It was obviously meant for someone else (presumably Chandler). It said “I’ll only hurt you if you let me".

The guys on LPSG are uploading the pics.

It may have been deleted by Instagram since full frontal nudes aren't really allowed.

Perhaps, but I don't think a mainstream actor would deliberately post that to IG.

Particularly when it says “I’ll only hurt you if you let me".

He probably meant to send it to Chandler privately. It's a darkened frontal, but a couple people have digitally lightened it to reveal a hint of his pubes and part of his cock.

Here it is, lightend

WELL Then

R302 What a TEASE! (Do they role play like Chandler is a virgin or something? LOL).

The boys

Partying at SXSW.

"Are you filming this?"

"Let me unbutton this..."

Ugh Tyler could do so much better than that femme twink. Chandler is way below Tyler's league and that is truly saying something considering Tyler himself really isn't that hot anymore.

R312 If he likes femme, Chandler is not a bad catch. This was what Chandler and the gang was up to while Tyler was away... attending the "3rd Annual Weave Brunch"

R313 Sorry, but no. Just no. I like femme twinks myself, well, more androgynous looking, but you get my point. I don't think Chandler is even remotely hot or cute.

Whatcha gonna do, set him up with a cuter twink? Let him live and date whoever he wants.

Chandler may be femme, but it's not like Tyler is super butch either.

Look at the way he's presenting himself in this photo he posted last month:

Tyler honestly strikes me as a bottom. I have no idea what he and Chandler do together. Maybe they both get pegged by their faghag?

He and Michael Vlamis crack me up

R317 Isn't it more likely Tyler is not a bottom if he is with femme Chandler?

Why? Because you can't be femme and a top?

Keep in mind that there's sometimes a difference between eldergays and younger gays on this issue. Several decades ago, there used to be a more strict delineation between tops & bottoms, which was also reflected in the gay porn of the time.

There are more versatile gays today. But yes, Tyler is probably a top with Chandler -- his naked selfie with the words “I’ll only hurt you if you let me", does hint at Tyler being the dominant one.

Tyler with Julian a few years ago:

Gayface galore

Vlamis’ favorite part of filming Roswell NM

New Tyler photo shoot from Texas:

Wee Tyler...

Even in middle school you could tell he was gay

R327 What gave it away? ;p

Tyler with Landon (Julian M's boyfriend):

HB to Michael!

Tyler: "You have one of the kindest souls around. I am grateful for you existence."

“i’ll only hurt you if you let me” (the text on tyler’s nude) is a line from the billie eilish song ‘when the party’s over’

R332, I guess Tyler deleted that before his fangirls saw it.

Look at the new photos that Chandler just posted.

And Tyler liked them . . .

He was guesting on Charmed last night, playing an aggressive cult leader, if you want to see him masc out. He kissed a girl, though, so trigger warning for that.

From his Charmed episode. He's sexier as a bad guy.

Chandler's new photo today (liked by Tyler):

Chandler lookin' good

Vlamis stanning Tyler same as always.

Part 2 of Vlamis stanning/thirsting

Mikey is gaybaiting like there is no tomorrow... He's desperate for this show to get renewed, or else he'll have to go back to driving Uber or Lyft again.

I think renewal is pretty much guaranteed. The ratings are higher than for other shows that already got renewed. Plus it’s got Julie Plec producing and she’s got tons of network pull. Vlamis DEFINITELY leans into the ship. He knows his fan base.

But what's interesting is that Tyler is the gay one in real life, R342. And yet he does less gay shipping.

Tyler plays into the ship, but definitely a lot less than Vlamis. I think he’s just got more experience in this arena since he was in a super popular ship from Pretty Little Liars for so many years. This is Vlamis’ first real starring role so I think he’s overenthusiastic about everything. He’s like a puppy dog.

Chandler looking good. ☺️

R345 Still weird looking as usually.

Tyler my baby. <3

Glad he finally came out. Here's the whole interview.

Chandler posted the interview on his story too.

Interesting that he identifies as bisexual.

That means the person who runs the Chyler Instagram was right after all.

R350, I first noticed that out of all the gay/bi celebrities he followed, he tended to follow guys who identified as bi — Harry Styles, Nico Tortorella, Antoni, Frank Ocean, even Nile DiMarco for awhile.

Is he timing this for the season finale next Tuesday? I would think coming out when the show started might be better. All the hot Malex making out scenes were in the first few episodes and there was some fanfare about it.

Easter weekend is kind of an unusual time to come out.

Well, bisexual's better than nothing I guess.

Chandler posted Tyler's Advocate cover on his IG Stories and wrote, "proud of you today, and every day."

R351 Since when is Harry Styles bi?

I still think he's gay, sorry. I bet he will never go back to pussy, once a dick lover always a dick lover.

I'm not surprised Tyler is bi. If anyone, he's the one celebrity I believe if he says so. He seemed genuinely into the chicks when he was with them. Still funny how both he and Ashley Benson went gay.

As long as he's bi but still openly dates the same sex, it's fine.

R358 He might have been into them at the time, because he hadn't discovered dick yet. I don't think he'll ever have another girlfriend though.

R360 I won't argue that. Plus he says this:

“Just because you decide ‘I am this thing’ doesn’t mean you immediately feel like you fit into that thing,” he explains. “That’s another part of the journey that I still don’t always know how to navigate, but I’m feeling more courageous and fortified to explore.”

Maybe he had this moment when he realized that he didn't want to date any more girls and whether he fit the bisexual label. Who knows. I'm kind of reaching here.

How long will he and Chandler last?

R356, years back, there was a Swedish interview where the 1D members were asked, “Which one of you would be most likely to come out of the closet in the future?” Harry volunteered to play for both teams. (The boys all said Louis was the most likely, IIRC).

Harry has also said a few years ago he “never felt the need to label his sexuality.”

Most recently, last year, Harry performed a song called “Medicine” on his tour, where he’d sing about hooking up with boys and girls.

My favorite thing about Tyler’s coming out is that he calls out both the homophobia in straights and the biphobia in the lgbt community. As a bisexual myself, it’s a pretty common experience to feel like you don’t really fit in anywhere and I related to everything he said. <3

R364, in my case, I’m bisexual. I never felt biphobia from gays, but I always felt girls would be biphobic.

Look how beautiful he was when he was younger.... too bad so many guys missed out on twink Tyler Blackburn!

R364 funny, all I got from that was that he is still unsure and insecure with his gay side and therefore taking digs at gay people. Typical of heavily gay leaning bisexuals. Oh so typical.

R365 no one cares about the bitching of bi’s

If he was still unsure and insecure he wouldn’t have come out at all.

He’s been with his current boyfriend for more than 2 years and he’s still unsure?

He doesn’t come across as unsure or uncertain at ALL in the interview. Idk how anyone can take that away from all he says. It took him time to be comfortable to be open, and he is now. Good for him. It’s not like he and Chandler were exactly hiding anyway, but I love that he says he wants to walk down the street holding his boyfriend’s hand. <3

I think he probably genuinely did feel bisexual and may have really been involved with a few women, as he says.

I think what some posters here are saying is that he seems to be moving towards being in a long-term relationship with a man now (who probably is gay and not bi) and that Tyler may may realize some day he is more gay than bi.

Biphobia is not real. Homophobia is. Bisexuals will always have straight privilege, unlike gay people.

R372, I have never hadn’t straight privilege. I have never had a relationship. Fuck off. There will also always be gay privilege.

R373 you are clearly a troll if you believe that there is no such thing as societal privilege in heterosexual relationships - while ALSO believing that there will always be ‘gay privilege’

R374, gays are always sought after for diversity hires. Also, in Washington state, gay male married couples make more than lesbian married couples and straight married couples.

Also, look at how quickly Pete Booty Judge has soared in the polls, he’s third place behind Biden and Bernie.

R375 Pete is a case of white male privilege. Yeah, he's gay but at least he's white and male.

R376 Omg you are deluded. And guess what, the world doesn’t revolve around the shithole that is trump land. Idgaf about American shit. Being gay in the rest of the world ain’t a piece of cake.

To add to what R377 said, it also reminds to be seen just how many people will support Pete when it comes time to vote or how long it really takes before an openly gay man becomes President.

This idea that it's suddenly a great advantage to be a gay man is very questionable at best.

If being gay was such an advantage there wouldn't be so many political leaders and so many actors still afraid to come out.

Of course same gender relationships are treated differently in society than m/f ones. I would never deny that. But biphobia is a real thing, as is bisexual erasure. You’re either too gay or not gay enough. Like if I was in a relationship with someone of another gender I wouldn’t say I’m in a queer relationship, but I AM still queer. Either way, I’ve dated men and women and have loved both. I lean more toward the same gender these days but I’m still bi.

Well shit

R379 ‘a kaweeeer relationship’ I can hear your butch tits from the comment alone. Fuck off. No one cares about whiny bisexuals. Literal trash

Fuck off 381. You’re a cunt. Besides, this thread is about Tyler. Not you or me.

Speaking of...

Chandler just posted a new photo:

damn R384

Tyler just liked it.

R384 So is he trying to look like a whore or is it supposed to be artistic?

The Roswell finale sucked for Malex, but here's Tyler with Michael last night.

[quote]My favorite thing about Tyler’s coming out is that he calls out both the homophobia in straights and the biphobia in the lgbt community. As a bisexual myself, it’s a pretty common experience to feel like you don’t really fit in anywhere and I related to everything he said. <3

r364, I keep hearing bisexuals say stuff like this and I don't get it. LGBT is not one community, it is a political action group that is comprised of individual communities: the gay, lesbian, etc. There are times where the communities will overlap, but ultimately these are different and distinctive communities that do their own thing.

The only one of these communities that hasn't formed its own identity and culture is the bisexual one. But that's not the fault of the LGT, this is something that bisexuals will have to address on your own. You keep saying that you don't feel fully integrated into either straight or gay communities, and there's a very simple reason for that: you're not straight and you're not gay. So it's up to bisexuals to build the thriving, supportive bisexual community that you want. I'm not saying this to be mean, it's just the way things work. No one else can build a bisexual community but bisexuals.

r389 Your reply really should be framed. However, there is a vibrant bisexual community on Twitter, consisting mainly of teenagers screaming "Biphobia!" and "Bi erasure!" left and right. More often towards the left. So not exactly the friendliest bunch. The adult bisexuals are more relaxed and cooler for some reason.

Tyler reposted Vlamis’ IG story the night of the finale party.

Not sure whose IG story this was, but I saw it on a fanpage.

Michael is certainly giving his all to ship their relationship!

Yeah, but isn't it ironic they show more of the "ship" in real life than on the show?

Honestly, there’s more ship content for malex than there is for a lot of mainstream shows with gay ships. But yeah bts Vlamis and Tyler seem to get along well. And honestly I don’t mind them being affectionate and playing up the ship. It beats some actors that are part of gay ships who act terrified to even be friendly with each other or act like they know one another.

I have the feeling that Vlamis is harboring some feelings/sexual curiosity towards Tyler.

I admit to watching multiple episodes of that weird "Ravenswood" because I thought he was beautiful.

Yeah it wouldn’t surprise me if Vlamis has an actual thing for Tyler. I mean Tyler is fuckin gorgeous and likes guys and seems pretty open and shameless in his regular life. He’s certainly not shy or sexually modest by any means. And Vlamis’ (stunningly gorgeous) girlfriend seems into it. She’s taken pics and videos of them, and leaves cute comments on photos.

New pic from Chandler at Stagecoach Festival:

Oh damn he’s all abs with no body fat isn’t he. Also channeling Roswell New Mexico cowboy energy.

Would love to see Tyler rocking a similar outfit with him R399

It seems Tyler's always shilling something...

R402, I've noticed that Tyler has posted a lot of photos since his coming out interview last week

Makes sense. He’s got media attention, may as well swing it for his benefit.

It's just so d-list.

BF Chandler bulging while modeling underwear.

Can you imagine if Chandler's the top...

R405 he literally is d-list.

From Chandler's Instagram Story: Tyler has some competition...

Chandler is showing his body a lot lately.

Interesting that Colton Haynes, Tyler's predecessor in exploiting his coming out for attention, has not supported him. They are both pretty CW stars of questionable talent, aging in an unfortunate fashion.

Not supported him how?

Criticized his coming out as bisexual, or just not commented at all?

Why didn’t I think about coming out as bisexual instead of gay? I could have avoided alienating all my female fans.

Does Colton even know Tyler?

Have any of Tyler's PLL co-stars made supportive statements?

Ashley Benson has. I don’t watch PLL so she’s the only one I know about.

According to the showrunner for Roswell, Tyler is shooting a film in the Dominican Republic right now.

Wow even in his fictional relationships, Tyler is still a top.

Preview of Tyler Blackburn for Calvin Klein’s #ProudInMyCalvins campaign

Good to see that now that he's out he can do photoshoots like that R419

Tyler's interview with playboy for their Gender and Sexuality issue.

That’s a fantastic article, thanks!

Tyler’s shark week movie is coming up on the discovery channel soon! July 31st I think