Richard Madden and "buddy" Brandon Flynn

Homosexuals

Guess he'll never be James Bond. Not only he's gay (allegedly), but he's dating a pathetic att whore like Brandon?? If he don't came out during this relationship, Brandon will find a way to do it when they broke up.

[quote]If he don't came out

Oh, double dear!

Brandon got an upgrade from Sam Smith.

R3, I think we have to remember that we have visitors on DL from countries where English is not the first language.

It's not always a case of bad grammar.

R5 I think you need to please go home.

I have to admit I didn't think Madden was gay. However, I do now. I'm surprised he's with Brandon Flynn though. He's such an attention whore and not even remotely in the same league as Madden. Oh well, guess it's not that easy to find someone while being a closeted actor.

I'm with you, R7. It's funny DL thinks everyone is gay, except the ones who actually are. I'm not 100% convinced though, but it looks suspicious to me. Madden is way too hot for Flynn.

Madden has dated actresses, though, eg. Jenna Coleman.

And I think he has another girlfriend now. Perhaps they are beards.

But if he's in the closet, why would he walk with this guy in public and draw attention to themselves?

I wouldn't be shocked if he were bi

[quote]But if he's in the closet, why would he walk with this guy in public and draw attention to themselves?

Maybe they're (just) friends.

[post redacted because linking to dailymail.co.uk clearly indicates that the poster is either a troll or an idiot (probably both, honestly.) Our advice is that you just ignore this poster but whatever you do, don't click on any link to this putrid rag.]

R12 So maybe he really is bi then?

Maybe he actually does crave the dong. Or else Brandon's exceptionally hairy armpits.

Lol at the hate for Brandon; an actually openly gay guy who came out at the start of his career even though he played a (convincing) straight guy on a tween drama (the kind of thing that agents pressure actors to say in the closet for). I mean that faggy blonde twink co star is still in the closet ffs.

And he is hot, you are just jealous little queens.

I don't hate Brandon Flynn. I think he's hot. He reminds me of a friend at that age.

don't worry R15, DL will call Madden as ugly queen if/when he comes out of the closet

I think young Brandon is tiny meat.

Yes, r18, what you linked to totally proves that assertion.

Would watch them fuck. Step from from blob queen gender liquid smithy

ewwww anyone who kissed sam smith is contaminated with FUG

r18 nightmare fueling

That's a pretty standard display of affection in the UK. It doesn't mean they're fucking.

This is decent tea.

Oh Richard's totally gay or bi. He was just with Flynn in London last week and now they're walking around LA together? LOL. I don't know any straight guys who hang out with their gay bff this much. Although Richard's possessively holding Brandon's neck while trying to stand whole arm's length away screams trying extra hard to be masc. How long is he gonna remain in the closet just hanging with his "pal"

R25 Preach, this one pic couldn't be more obvious. It basically outed Madden. No, this is not just a case of "British affection", like R23 would have us believe. He caressed Brandon's neck. It's worth mentioning that Madden has had bi/gay rumors forever.

Sam Smith's sloppy seconds? Yeesh.

[quote] I don't know any straight guys who hang out with their gay bff this much.

You've seen them together twice?

[quote]He caressed Brandon's neck.

Do you know what a "caress" is?

[quote]That's a pretty standard display of affection in the UK. It doesn't mean they're fucking.

They could have been standing side by side and some weirdos here would have thought they were fucking.

Richard is said to be "staying with" Brandon.

R12 Madden needs to get rid of the poof hairdo and dye the skunk stripe.

I'm a gay man and my best mate is straight. It's not beyond the realm of possibility one or other of us might put our arm around the other during a conversation. It doesn't mean we're indulging in anal creampies behind the scenes.

R31 But Brandon is someone he's only just met (per the article at R29)

It's not like Richard and Douglas Booth who also looked quite coupley at times but actually have been friends for years

r31 but are you, tho?

Poor Madden. He’s too short to ever play Bond.

Will there be a remake of The Wizard of Oz he can play a munchkin in?

[quote]It doesn't mean we're indulging in anal creampies behind the scenes.

Are there creampies that aren't anal?

R35 So vanilla.

Bless.

Just answer the question, cunt r36.

good god, madden so hot, deserves better cock than that mousey nothingburger….

it was sam smiths at one time? ye gads. that makes it untouchable...

Madden is not too short for Bond.

Daniel Craig is hardly tall. Not even remotely close to 6 feet.

They are both listed as 5'10", r39.

Which mean they are likely both 5'8"

Yum. I look forward to the sex tape.

that pic with that whore will take him off the bond list as hiddlestons did with that lezzie ms swift

The next Bond will be a woman.

Daniel Craig is around 5’6”. I’ve seen him in person. He’s tiny, as are most actors. It’s what works on screen.

Yeah Madden is about the same height as Daniel Craig who played Bond.

You have to admit, the body language in the picture of Flynn and Madden do look like two guys who fuck each other.

He is supposedly staying with Flynn, how do they even know each other?

We had a supposed insider who claimed they knew Madden in drama school and he was hung and slutty but straight.

We love hung and slutty.

R46 through a guy named Michael (that’s all his IG handle is) he seems to be friends with every celeb. I give Brandon Flynn kudos for coming out so early in his career. I think Madden is handsome and talented but I highly doubt he will admit to be anything other than friends with Brandon, no matter what is really going on behind the scenes. R47 is correct that there have been supposed insiders on here who claim to know Madden from drama school and say he’s straight plus another person who claims to be a woman that had a friends with benefits situation with Madden.

R49 here, I put the IG link in the wrong place

Of course there was also this old indiewire article in which it seemed like the author was saying Richard Madden is gay.

Though it seems like the article has been taken down, though the DL thread remains.

Love it when people on Dl are calling young, actually good looking guys ugly... but when they look like fat, haggard, hairy dumpster, they are considered hot.

[quote]Lol at the hate for Brandon; an actually openly gay guy who came out at the start of his career even though he played a (convincing) straight guy on a tween drama (the kind of thing that agents pressure actors to say in the closet for).

Agree. Flynn is actually one of the better young actors on "13 Reasons Why" and is believable as a straight guy, it was nice that he came out so early.

There were rumors about Richard Madden&Brandon flynn for months. They were together in london for a week and basically inseperable in LA these days. And Brandon has spotify playlist named "richard" with full of love songs. It's not like some people claim they are dating just from this pap pictures.

Ah, I think they make a cute couple.

Richard never said he is straight and maintained vogue about his sexuality so I guess he is likely bi

WOW I did some search and now convinced they are together

Madden looked tiny next to everyone else in Bodyguard.

If he were to play Bond, the director would have to shoot from below and keep him standing on boxes to be taller

What a goodlooking couple

Hollywood is very used to making actors seems taller than they are r58.

They had to put Daniel Craig in lifts for some Bond scenes.

I love the image of Brandon being fucked.

I'm a Brandon fan and I heard these rumors since like last year. I didn't think anything about any of it until Richard started being all secretive about knowing him on Instagram. Richard likes pics of his friends all the time but he pretty much ignores Brandon. I don't get that part if they're just platonic. He liked several posts about Taron just yesterday but pretends Brandon doesn't exist. To me it kind of makes it more obvious the're hiding something

Sam smith unfollwed Richard Madden in February LOL petty

[quote]Sam smith unfollwed Richard Madden in February

This detail did it. I'm convinced they are fucking now.

[quote]Bodyguard star Richard Madden and US actor pal Brandon Flynn spotted strolling around LA with a packet of cannabis cigarettes

Nice! There is nothing better than fucking while you're high on weed.

R62 Yeah it seems there were many sightings of them together but they are kinda ~secretive~ on sm. I don't usually believe gay/bi rumors but this case is pretty obvious.

What a glow up from Sam smith!

If they went forward this would be the most significant coming out in a long time. Game of Thrones is a worldwide phenomenon.

Good for them. Both hot

😂 Richard Madden wouldn’t “come out” in a million years. He wants to be Bond.

Well, I guess Brandon's a top.

[R68] Richard hasn't been on Game of Thrones for five years

The thing is that Madden is probably at least bi, even if a smidgen. So as far as guys like him are concerned there’s no reason to “come out” because he’s not gay. He might play with around with Brandon today and end up married with kids to some girl in a few years, so why should he come out?

R70 Why can’t an openly gay or bi actor play Bond today? Like no one will actually know the impact until they try it. I doubt there is data to support the hypothesis that an openly gay or bi actor would ruin Bond. Stupid Hollywood!

I'm well aware r72 obviously, he is still Robb Stark to people. A lot of people around the globe are familiar with who he is and this would be a very big coming out.

[QUOTE]Why can’t an openly gay or bi actor play Bond today?

Because they can’t. They won’t even let a black guy play Bond, for Christ sake.

The problem is that for the current woke culture James Bond isn't exactly on brand and I don't think that the producers are really there yet to follow suit and make James Bond woke as in African British, bi, or a woman (like BBC's Doctor Who).

Brandon must be a fantastic lay that Richard is considering coming out of the closet for him.

This account has some receipts but nothing definitive.

[QUOTE]Brandon must be a fantastic lay that Richard is considering coming out of the closet for him.

Who said that he’s considering coming out for him?

R76 it’s either just plain homophobia and racism because that argument that only white straight guys can act Bond is ridiculous. I mean...it’s acting. And to add the Bond franchise is just so campy and over-the-top; no one watching for “authenticity”

[quote] Who said that he’s considering coming out for him?

Being this touchy feeling in LA when you are celebrity does not come naturally. Celebs are conditioned to be incredibly aware, and paranoid, of their surroundings to spot (rogue, as in non-hired) paps and civilians with recording devices.

LA is new for Richard Madden, he might have just learned a hard lesson r81.

Based on what people are saying about their social media activity, he is obviously trying to hide this relationship.

[QUOTE]it’s either just plain homophobia and racism because that argument that only white straight guys can act Bond is ridiculous. I mean...it’s acting. And to add the Bond franchise is just so campy and over-the-top; no one watching for “authenticity”

Well it’s not in any way democratic. The decision comes down to one person: Barbara Broccoli. And who knows whether she’s racist or homophobic or not.

I think a James Bond rip off (like Bourne) with an African American or a gay lead (or the leading character being gay or bi) would solve the problem without having the baggage of the origin source getting in the way. These days you have to promote the shit out of a movie release anyway (doesn't matter if there is an already established fan base present or not).

A gay actor doesn't mean a gay character, there is no reason it needs to make a difference.

Of course, people don't see it that way. It is still considered a risky proposition.

[quote] LA is new for Richard Madden, he might have just learned a hard lesson [R81].

You really think actors are that much more protected in England? LOL.

If they were having a secret relationship they wanted to keep secret they wouldn't be out walking around together.

It's not unheard of for straight men and gay men to be friends these days. Do none of you have straight friends you're not fucking? Any straight friends you've walked down the road with?

They are not that famous to have paparazzis around. Brandon totally called the paps.

Did you read any other posts in this thread r87?

It's not just about them being seen together in this picture, we are all aware that straight guys and gay guys can be friends dear.

Any thought that this is a PR relationship for Rocketman?

[QUOTE]I think a James Bond rip off (like Bourne) with an African American or a gay lead (or the leading character being gay or bi) would solve the problem without having the baggage of the origin source getting in the way.

There is only one Bond. It’s an institution. Bourne is already dead and gone. The fans don’t even want another one. Bond will live on forever. There’s no substitute.

[quote] There is only one Bond. It’s an institution. Bourne is already dead and gone. The fans don’t even want another one. Bond will live on forever. There’s no substitute.

But there could be an alternative option for those who want something more contemporary. Why does that theory threaten you so much?

What some posters willingly ignore is that it's not "just" about random pictures but other small things that form a bigger picture. But of course that gets then dismissed as "wishful thinking" and borderline tinhat conspiracy theories.

Like I said before it is Sam Smith unfollowing Richard Madden that did it for me, that is lovers drama, not something you would do about about a platonic friend of your ex.

@93 True. All of those little things paint a picture and you would think someone in the business so long would be aware.

First sighting of them is that photo on Michaels IG. If you click through to the woman with them’s IG, she has the same photo and it says something like we can’t all be lucky like Brandon.

I was seated feet from Daniel Craig during Othello. He may be listed as 5’ 10” but he’s not. I’d say 5’7”. He seemed “short,” not “not tall.”

[QUOTE]But there could be an alternative option for those who want something more contemporary. Why does that theory threaten you so much?

Why would I find it threatening? Let’s say I’m against a “contemporary Bond” as you mistakenly believe. Another fly by night spy picture with one or two sequels would in no way be threatening.

You’ve misconstrued my position: my point wasn’t that Bond shouldn’t change, rather that he HAS to because nothing else would be meaninful. In order to get that change, Barbara Broccoli must be pressured by withholding financial support for her films. That’s why I personally stopped going to see them in theaters.

It’s frustrating this backwardness of Hollywood especially since they bill themselves as the most progressive. If Madden was in the running for Bond, he will surely not get it if these rumors persist.

The playlist has disappeared and Flynn deleted his photos on twitter...

R99 makes everything more suspicious

King Robert must have given him a talking to.

What playlist?

R102 Brandon’s playlist titled “Richard”.

R102

Not sure if that works since it’s deleted now, but page 98 on the LA Stan thread for Richard. Lots of tea over there...

There was discussion that it was fake because Brandon wouldn’t be so stupid, but now it’s gone...

r99 PR cleaners at work, right on schedule.

lol Brandon is loving it! The relationship won't last...

R104 thanks! I can still see the playlist using the Spotify app.

R99 I agree with R101. Either they broke up already or Madden is noticing people are talking and asked him to delete all traces of their relationship.

LOL at Sam Smith unfollowing Richard on Instagram. Richard used to follow him ... at least he was as of a couple of months ago. I just now checked and yup, Richard has unfollowed Smith.

Speaking of Instagram, I noticed, back when everyone thought they were just pals, that Brandon was following Richard's dad on Instagram. I thought, oh, how cute. He must be really close with Richard's family.

Or maybe they are deleting because their mentions on twitter have blown up since those strolling pics. It’s a bit much tbh

Flynn's hole must be crazy good to ensnare someone like Madden who is red-hot in the showbiz right now.

R78 - LOL

"Brandon who is a massive deal stateside".

Who the F is Brandon?

[Quote]lol Brandon is loving it! The relationship won't last...

Of course it won't. Not only is there a disparage between them in looks, it is in fame too. Richard Madden is very career focused right now. No way in hell he would risk this for a new relationship. Last but not least, Richard is probably bi and we all know what that means. He doesn't look at himself as gay, he will never come out just like most bi people never come out. He will end up marrying a woman anyway.

I thought the same thing R105. I wouldn't be surprised if Richard's people are lining up a new beard for him as we speak.

R114 agree. Those strolling pics don’t “look good” from a PR perspective. What a bunch of cowardly soulless humans that run that industry.

In the pic at op, I think they look a bit similar. I only realized that madden is on the right with the jacket. How tiny is Flynn if he's shorter than Richard?

[quote]The playlist has disappeared and Flynn deleted his photos on twitter...

Over/under that Brandon Flynn is here reading this thread?

Hi Brandon!

R117 he’s not here. They are both too busy panicking about these pics for different reasons. Richard is getting calls from PR and Brandon is stressed that this might be the end. Lol. Just check their mentions on twitter. It’s hilarious

[QUOTE]Last but not least, Richard is probably bi and we all know what that means. He doesn't look at himself as gay, he will never come out just like most bi people never come out. He will end up marrying a woman anyway.

Exactly. Richard is just like Charlie Hunnam and Tom Hardy, only there were no pictures to capture their dalliances with men. And since they’re still attracted to women, there’s no need to “come out.” They’re just sowing their wild oats as far as they’re concerned.

Meanwhile boys like Brandon don’t mean anything to them, and they damn sure won’t risk derailing their career for some cookie cutter twink.

For the record, I'm a straight woman and I crush on Richard, but I would totally ship these two. Brandon seems like a sweet guy and that little dog of his is adorable. And he and Richard look damn good together.

I've been enjoying the fangirl meltdown on Instagram, though. All these breathless posts: "Is he? Are they? Oh, noooooooooo!" (emoticon of a broken heart) *dies laughing*

Interesting this was photographed and posted as I was gonna post in the gossip a month or so ago and thought, why bother, let them live their lives.

I saw these two in Franklin Village a month or so ago, at one of the restaurants next to Birds. They were clearly together, affectionate and not hiding it. I actually just thought it was a cute gay couple till I realized it was Madden. Looks like he’s going the Cara Delaveigne / KStew route or whatever....no need to announce / just living his life openly. But they were CLEARLY together. And it was great to see. We should applaud no?

Video of Madden before he started butching it up. This is probably what he's like when he's alone with Flynn.

Well, DL is like the boy who cried wolf. Every attractive male is gay (ex: see Garrett Hedlund thread) on the DL, from actors to pastors whose wives are murdered. With this one, there is at least *some* evidence where it's not so out of left field. That said, I say Madden will be married to a woman with children within the next 5-6 years.

I’m playing Brandon’s “Richard” Spotify list right now...I wonder which song is “their” song?

At least according to Brandon.

R121 TEA! So they don't really hide much.

[quote]as I was gonna post in the gossip a month or so ago and thought, why bother, let them live their lives.

Girl, what's wrong with you r121. This is supposed to be a gossip board, you can't hold out on us!

Watching All About Eve in London

Oh, and r120?

GET THE FUCK OFF THIS BOARD FRAU.

Any person that uses “ship” is retarded.

Well considering madden goes around LA and London with brandon quite publicly, he is not closeted in real life. And if they wanted to hide their relationship they could do much better. Some celebrities hide their relationship for years.

Richard will be speaking at a panel in LA this afternoon as part of the Emmy campaign for Bodyguard. Will be interesting to see his demeanor in light of this revelation.

R128 Bite me.

R126 I know bitch - but there was something very sweet and sincere about it. As someone who works in the industry, there is also a respectability factor. But now these pics are out - it’s fair game.

I don't expect Madden to come out officially but at least hope to not hide his relationship with Brandon.

At an album release party in LA In the back, Brandon in the black jacket and Richard behind the column. Same jacket, second photo.

This captions from Asia_chow tells it all:

Don’t know if he’s gay or not but he’s wrecked.

Richard Madden's gay scene from "Sirens"

His PR people must be livid.

So is Madden bi, or were the female exes beards?

R135 They didn't really hide huh

Yeah r135, the circumstantial evidence is deafening. Helen Keller could put it together.

R130 He was supposed to be on a GQ panel in May w Sam Smith. Seems like he’s been removed...

On British GQ Instagram you can see him mentioned on their original post

R129 Yeah they go out together but there's no open PDA that would make the people who see them know for sure that they're together. So far the people who've spotted them haven't been all like OMG I saw them making out! Even now they were papped its still ambiguous enough that some people are still saying Richard touching Brandon's neck is friendly. That's a huge contrast to how he was with Ellie. When they were papped they were at least holding hands & once they were even caught kissing.

R143 She was papped coming out of his house from sleeping over too. I bet she has some serious tea!!

R113 is right. By the way Richard is still following Sam Smith on IG. Also Brandon Flynn has nothing to delete on Twitter because he hardly uses it. Nothing for nothing, if they are hooking up, it’s Flynn who is going to be the loser in the end. R139, no idea. But I don’t think the ex girlfriends were beards nor were the people who claimed to know Madden in real life and said he’s straight.

Yeah Madden follows Smith, it is Smith that isn't following Madden.

That's why we need Buttigieg to make it far in the primaries - so this bearding shit starts losing its appeal.

Ugh, I can’t think today... the people who claimed to know him and said he was straight were not wrong either (r139 here again) R142 Madden might have had to cancel that event due to filming commitments for the film 1917.

Isn’t that the movie they’re both in?

Filming our love scene for "Rocketman" made the lad realize that men were the way to go. What can I say boys.

Madden is bi. Not gay or straight.

R149 there’s been confusion if Flynn is actually in it, but yes. It’s not on his IMDb.

Hahaha R150

R146 Sam being a bitter cunt is actually making me like him

I know this is the worst thing to say on DL but a dude can want to fuck a woman and at some point want to fuck a man and even dare to pursue a relationship with either at different points in life. It happens

This thread is over 2000 views in 12 hours. That's damn high for a DL thread.

When you google “Richard Madden Brandon Flynn,” this thread is already like the third link down.

And people have the nerve to say DL isn’t important enough to be targeted by PR firms and troll armies.

Sam Smith unfollowing Madden is the best kind of petty. Can u even imagine how bitter all this makes Sam given all his public insecurities? Sam, we love you! Come here and spill all the tea you have been holding on to.

I wonder if Sam will write a song about the whole thing? He could be the gay (well, gayer) Taylor Swift who releases songs about her exes.

In the age of google alerts people see everything r156. DL is indexed by google, all you need is a google alert for your name and you will see everything posted about you here.

[QUOTE]Can u even imagine how bitter all this makes Sam given all his public insecurities?

Sam says they’re no longer a male. Please don’t use possessive pronouns like “his” in reference to them, you fucking ape.

Sam Smith needs to be shot with a bazooka

R126 Don't blame him, DL has been anti-gossip for years now. I have been coming here since 2006. I remember how this site was back in the day, tons of gossip. I loved it. Then all of a sudden the mood changed, it became politics 24/7, especially Trump. They would accuse everyone with decent gossip of lying.

R124 Same. Brandon has really good taste in music. Richard is a huge step up from Sam Smith. I assume he was the top with Miles and Sam. Maybe he's verse because he's probably a bottom with Richard.

Put your bets down: how soon will will see Madden papped making out with a woman? I say within 1 week.

R164 maybe he and Ellie will “reconcile”. She seemed to last a long time the first go round. Comfortable as a beard, mutual friends, etc. Nah that’s too obvious, nevermind.

Datalounge is far from anti gossip. The same way it's supposedly racist, misogynistic, anti gay or anti trans. Trolls try to establish that narrative and then post over and over again that Datalounge is the way they try to brand it.

There is no doubt that PR shills do damage control and work hard to maintain their clients' public images on message boards like this one.

Yes this is a PR disaster for an actor that wants to be seen as straight r164, his team might got into overtime boning up his straight credentials.

R164 That makes me sad. Richard deserves happiness, whether this thing with Brandon is just a fling or mad love. Sucks that people would try to use this against him in his career.

[Quote]Madden is bi. Not gay or straight.

Exactly.

He can date Brandon low-key and not talking about his sexuality. Like Kristen or cara. I know it's easier to be bi girl but still. There are queer actors like ezra miller too.

Maybe it’s not love. They’re never holding hands or kissing. There’s no serious displays of affection. Maybe Richard is pissed, not at Brandon, but at people like us for mischaracterizing a perfectly normal and platonic relationship simply because his friend happens to be gay. We basically make it seem like gays and straights can’t be friends.

R171 I was cool with your story at the top of the thread but now not so much.

R162 nails it. Exactly. I can’t tell you how many times over the years I’ve posted gossip here and been accused of lying or that it’s fake -to the point where you just say fuck it, it’s not worth it. I saw them with my own eyes, and I know what’s what. Moving on. Next.

R171 Did you even read this thread? Brandon hangs out with male straight friends all the time and friendly with them, but no one suspected any of them were dating until now. There are far more evidences than being friends.

R162 I've also noticed that anytime there's real gossip that is posted, the thread mysteriously gets deleted. If someone posts gossip and then the posts suddenly disappear, you know it's legitimate.

[QUOTE]There are far more evidences than being friends.

Like what? What do we have, really?

Yes, we know Richard.

ATTENTION:

R176 demands you cater to him. He can't be bothered to read through a thread, everyone must jump at his command.

Brandon came out early on his career and always proud of his sexuality. I feel bad for him if he has to hide his love in order to protect Richard's closet.

Don't worry, R179, whatever this is, it will be over before you know it. Brandon will be left in the dust and in tears.

R176 My fave evidence that makes this suspicious is Sam unfollowing Madden. Then their friend’s captions at R135 then all this date-like going out to shows and stuff then this stroll and more. It’s not evidence but collectively all this and other small things make it interesting. Now go on and tell me you and your straight friends are like this all the time!!!

[quote]Richard is a huge step up from Sam Smith. I assume he was the top with Miles and Sam. Maybe he's verse because he's probably a bottom with Richard.

Sure Jan.

The matching Pyrrha necklaces.

R179 Maybe it's not so much about Richard wanting to stay in the closet as it is him just wanting privacy. If what others have said is true -- that they been seen together in public at other times being affectionate, then he doesn't appear to be trying THAT hard to hide it. He was pretty private about his past girlfriends as well, and I don't recall him bringing up any of his relationships in interviews.

R184 Just bros being bros!

You don't understand r182. Their friend clearly meant we can't all be lucky to be *platonic friends* with Richard Madden. Only Brandon is so lucky that he could have him as a *platonic friend*

His dad follows Brandon (someone mentioned this already) but dad used to follow Ellie, dropped her, and follows Brandon now. He only has like a dozen people he follows and I wouldn’t think he would be a fan of Brandon’s and he doesn’t follow any of Richard’s other friends/other actors. Only Jenna, Gemma, and Taron. The family thing is the strongest link for me.

Things that make you go hmmmmmmm.

[quote] "50% of the actors in the mix for the part are openly gay"

[quote] The role is King Arthur in an upcoming film called "Arthur & Lancelot"...Joel Kinnaman has been cast as Lancelot. Four actors have tested for Arthur: Luke Evans, Toby Kebbell, Kit Harrington and Richard Madden.

50% openly gay. No mention of closet cases.

R188 Ah. I was the one who noticed Brandon follows his dad, but I didn't notice it was vice versa.

Yeah, I'd bet money they're an item.

How does this part of social media work where you find out who stopped following who and when? Is there some sort of public log file?

I just noticed Flynn replied blessed to post, isn't so lovely that he feels blessed to have Richard Madden as a *platonic friend*

The saddest part is that this likely marks the end. Oh well...

3k thread views any minute now. Yeah, I'm thinking Richard's agent is Uber-ing a nice beard his way as I type. This cannot possibly stand in their eyes.

Also, Flynn topping anyone? Don't make me laugh.

Not everyone is gay, Datalounge. Especially men that date women that are barely of age.

R194 Private jet not Uber. Desperate times... I want to be critical of Madden for likely going along with this but in reality what would most of us do to keep a job that supports your life?

R195 how about bi?

[quote]Especially men that date women that are barely of age.

r195 It's precisely those women who are especially amenable to bearding arrangements as they're so thirsty for fame.

I just hope Madden will be one of those few actors who isn’t afraid to be and show who he is.

They are really cute together. Unfortunately this will most likely end in tears.

[quote]The saddest part is that this likely marks the end

This thought honestly does make me sad. I could see his team trying to order Madden to stay away from Flynn.

They'd probably just try to stay super-underground, but that kind of strain can end things.

R200 well Richard’s vogue interview did mention he was a crier!

Tears flowing already.

R179 That's no different from what he did when he was with Miles though. Miles has a new boyfriend and seems happy with Connor yet he's STILL closeted. It annoys me because he can't play straight convincingly anyway, unlike Brandon.

I see this very differently. I don’t think they are sexual partners. I see these bromances all the time but they stop at the waters edge. It kills the fun if they go all the way.

I’m guessing just close friends.

[Quote]Maybe it’s not love. They’re never holding hands or kissing. There’s no serious displays of affection.

Have you ever thought that, oh, I don't know, maybe there's a reason they're not holding hands or being affectionate?

[quote]I’m guessing just close friends.

Man, Sam Smith is so territorial over his ex's friends. I guess because Brandon Flynn feels so "blessed" to have him as a *platonic friend*. Typical platonic friend drama.

R205 huh?

Occam’s Razor. He’s gay. At the very least, bi.

R182, exactly, just by looking at the pic in the OP you might not think much of it, but then you look at all the other small things and it all adds up. You have to look at the bigger picture.

“Also, Flynn topping anyone? Don't make me laugh.”

There is so many issues with this dumb statement. It’s so 1992.

You can never tell someone’s preferred position by looking at them. Clearly you haven’t been laid in 30 years, but it just doesn’t shake out like that in real life.

Jesus you just outed yourself as being decades behind the times.

R208, get out more. The world is waiting.

[Quote]Maybe it's not so much about Richard wanting to stay in the closet as it is him just wanting privacy. If what others have said is true -- that they been seen together in public at other times being affectionate, then he doesn't appear to be trying THAT hard to hide it.

It might not be him wanting to hide the relationship either, more probably his publicist.

R211 is Timmy, with his big cock embedded in Armie’s hole.

[Quote]Also, Flynn topping anyone? Don't make me laugh.

So, basically what you're saying is that Sam Smith is a top?😂 Or Miles for that matter?😂

R119 SInce when is Charlie Hunnan bi?? Tom Hardy is another story...

r211 Damn, that triggered you real good, didn't it?

And no, he's not topping anyone. At least not anally; can't speak for other methods.

I'm a gay guy Madden's age and a lot of my closest friends are straight guys r212, but you have to be willfully ignorant to try to ignore what it is front of your eyes.

R198 Exactly! Also, bis are very sexual, so I'm not surprised he's been with barely legal women.

R215 can join the 90s club.

It’s always so obvious when someone hasn’t been laid since the turn of the century.

r215 No, I'm saying they frotted, jerked off, sucked, played with toys... just not anal. Two bottoms default so being sides sometimes.

*to being

[Quote]I just hope Madden will be one of those few actors who isn’t afraid to be and show who he is.

At this point I'd just be happy with him living his life openly. Coming out publicly is not likely, but just living his life is a step up from where we were 10 years ago. That's IF his handlers aren't flying in a beard as we speak, sigh.

1990 called and wants its rigid sexual roles back.

Sam Smith might be a top; he did fuck Aaron Schock, after all.

This is what happens when you and your lover decide to smoke weed on a lazy day and you get high and think nothing of giving him neck caresses as you walk around LA.

What kind of delusional fan girl saying they are just friends LOL There is reason people found out about them far before the pap pictures. Pictures are just more confirmation.

I thought Richard and Douglas were dating .

It's not so much Madden's hand placement that drew my attention, but Brandon's. They seem to travel together and between the alleged sighting and some other small things, it does seem likely they are together.

It's funny because I would have pegged Kit as the closeted one, but after that Russian model leaked the cheating pictures it became obvious he's not.

R228 Don't think so. They are still close friends and Douglas is really gay-friendly guy.

R228, we’ve established that Richard is hung and slutty.

If they were dating I don't think that post would exist r228. Notice you can't find a mention of Flynn on Madden's instagram.

He wants to make sure he keeps his *platonic friend* a secret.

R228 maybe back then they were.

If he wasn’t English I might go along with this fantasy. But they’re all like that. I get ZERO ping from the Richard.

Richard doesn't have to state his sexuality. He can just date guys freely and keep quiet about it.

Probably, Douglas is probably straight, but Richard looks rather lovingly at him here.

[quote] It's funny because I would have pegged Kit as the closeted one, but after that Russian model leaked the cheating pictures it became obvious he's not.

soccer star Christiano Ronaldo's former manager claimed that he set some of his closeted clients up with skanky women as one night stands to give them the image of being sleazy womanizers.

Gay rumors stopped when Gregg Sulkin dated underage Bella Thorne, because why would anyone go through the controversy of dating an underage girl?

I can't believe he's dating this boring twink.Really??? Anyway, is not just one thing.There's a lot of suspicous things that made the rumour bigger.

Uh, no R237. Kit was already married when those photos leaked, there was no need to do that. He clearly didn't know he was photographed either and they weren't the best shots. It made him look terrible too, seeing that he just got married.

Flynn just posted an ig story - photo of Anthony Hopkins and quote “have a great Sunday”

R239 there were rumors that the marriage to Ygritte is lavender and she’s a lesbian. So...

There had lots of gossipy reports of Kit Harington being a sloppy pussyhound who cheats on Rose even before the Russian pics leaked.

[quote] Kit was already married when those photos leaked, there was no need to do that. He clearly didn't know he was photographed either and they weren't the best shots. It made him look terrible too, seeing that he just got married.

So no way in hell could the gay gossip be true then. Ever heard of the phrase "double down"?

R240 He's loving the attention.

Madden's ex gfs included Bradly Copper's ex and Harry Styles' ex.

Omg this the problem with datalounge. We have a very credible gossip and you queens prefeer to focus in another gossip without any fucking proof. Nobody gives a fuck about Kit.

[quote] Kit was already married when those photos leaked, there was no need to do that. He clearly didn't know he was photographed either and they weren't the best shots. It made him look terrible too, seeing that he just got married.

And you forgot to add ".. and even if he were gay he'd have no trouble to be openly gay, because it's no big deal being openly gay these days!".

It's why we have "DL Hot," r52.

Popbitch had a Blind Item in a their email mailing list issue called "You know, nothing Jon Blow" about a GOT star hitting on guys (and giving them blowjobs in the toilet stall) at an official promo event. Popbitch is pretty reliable with such gossip.

R241/R243, responses like these are exactly why some people are skeptical about the Madden stuff. Not every actor is gay and leading a double life, as much as the DL would love it to be so.

Sorry, "You know nothing, Jon Blow".

"Maintained vogue," r56?

Can we focus on Richard Madden gossip who seems more legit?

r250, why don't you listen to the hetero music of heterosexual Clay Aiken?

Unlike Kit, Douglas, Taron who are just friendly british, Madden has actual proof of dating guy and not just DL thinks him and brandon are dating.

[quote] Can we focus on Richard Madden gossip who seems more legit?

Woah! Before that Madden was not legit?

I want to be a fly on the wall at his Emmy FYC event today. Seems like it’s only open to members though, so I doubt anything will come out (lol!) of it.

[quote] Can we focus on Richard Madden gossip who seems more legit?

Are you THAT easily distracted and not able to follow a thread of discussion?

He asked about his sexuality and denied to answer. And when he questioned about gay actors playung gay roles in the other interview, he only mentioned taron being straight etc and avoided about himself.

Link please r259

Richard walked Brandon's dog. How sweet.

I can't help but wonder if this has something to do with why Richard didn't attend the GoT premier earlier this week. At the time, I had assumed he was still in London working on his new movie. But people are saying he was already back in the states the night of the party. Like, maybe if he brought Brandon as his date, that would be too public for him, but if he left Brandon at home and went stag that would have been inconsiderate of Brandon, so he just skipped it entirely?

I'm probably putting way too much thought into this, but I'm bored.

R254 = typical dumb response. You know damn well there is a difference between Kit and Clay Aiken. Remember all the rumors about Heath Ledger, River Phoenix? Did anything about a gay relationship come out once they died and were fair game? Nope.

R260 I think they are talking about the new vogue article? It’s on twitter.

R245, you are referring to Caroline Flack (styles ex) and she came out and said she and Madden never dated. As for Suki Waterhouse if they did date, it didn’t last long and she seems to get caught with every new date but somehow managed not to with RM

[quote] Has he ever questioned his own sexuality? "I'd rather not talk about my personal life"

r263, relax. I am already convinced that you are a fantard.

More choice quotes

"I ask him about straight actors playing gay parts and this is the only time he seems netted" says the interviewer.

And with his next answer after about not talking about his personal life, the journalist notes he is "still chilly"

Man, yes that Vogue interviewer makes it explicit how defensive Madden got when the subject of sexuality was brought up.

He sat for that article in February, so he and Flynn were already “friends”.

I'm so glad Richard plays for our team (whether he's bi or gay, at least he's into guys). He's so hot. Some of the hottest men in the world are gay, Matt Bomer, Jon Kortajarena etc.

R267, and I'm convinced you're a dumbass.

'Is he comfortale being the hottest man in film right now?'

I swear his agents were trying to print him like the hottest hunk in hollywood because of Bodyguard.lol

They must be pissed now.

R248 But Richard Madden isn't just DL hot, he's hot hot. DL's taste is... muddy, at best. Seriously, I don't get some of the obsession with various guys on this site. Half of them aren't even remotely hot. Richard on the other hand is. Why do you think this thread is halfway filled up in one day? This gossip is juicy.

More from Vogue:

Later, he wells up at the thought he'll see his niece for her birthday. In part he attributes this soppiness to growing up with his two sisters and mother. "It was a very emotional kind of house, very expressive," he smirks. Who cried the most? "Oh, God. Probably me." Isn't this slightly against type? " The hard, cold type?" he laughs. "My dad never instilled that 'west coast of Scotland male mindset' in me."

It mentions his girlfriends and bond too and how he won’t do a nude scene unless it add to the story or some such bullshit. How he’s sensitive to women because he has sisters, etc. It is a good article, but it is a lot of rehash of old stuff.

Edit: R274 basically mentioned the sensitive stuff already.

R259 Good for him if true. I have no issue with glass closeted celebs like Madden who are just living their lives openly, not necessarily coming out publicly, but who aren't hiding who they're dating or lying about who they are.

R273 I've been saying for months now that something seemed up between Brandon and Richard, but DL kept pooh-poohing me. Now I feel vindicated.

I do give him props that when given a chance to affirm his heterosexuality, Madden declined to do so and instead just avoided answering.

R274, "DL Hot" not a term one uses to describe gorgeous, hot Richard Madden.

This (your words) is DL Hot: "when they look like fat, haggard, hairy dumpster, they are considered hot."

[QUOTE]I'm so glad Richard plays for our team (whether he's bi or gay, at least he's into guys). He's so hot. Some of the hottest men in the world are gay, Matt Bomer, Jon Kortajarena etc.

He doesn’t play for our team unless he’s willing to acknowledge it openly. His behavior is not that of a teammate. These people in here speak highly of him like he’s never been out there dating women. Just because he doesn’t have a beard at the moment doesn’t mean he won’t grab one in the future.

R277 As I said earlier, don't feel too bad. DL claims everyone with gossip is lying. DL is very anti-gossip these days.

R280 But he isn't really lying about who he is either. If he claimed he was straight, then yeah I would agree with you, however that's not the case. He didn't answer the question about his sexuality. Also, he seems to be living his life openly without officially announcing that he's gay (or bi if that's the case). Do I wish he would come out? Of course, but I'm also a realist. I know it's not very likely. For now I'm just glad he's not lying or hiding who he is.

Where r277? I don't recall seeing a thread about these two til now and I am here way too much.

The real question now is whether his relationships with women were real or bearding.

There is an indie article from 2011 calling him gay, yet everyone is quick to assume he must be bi.

Of course regardless of the truth if he ever comes out it will be as bi/pan/queer, can't admit they were fake even *if* they were

More pics

R283 I don't think I started a separate thread on them before, but I mentioned them a few times in various gossip threads and asked what was up with them.

"richard really brought brandon out of a dark place"

I don't wanna freak any of y'all out, but... based on the pics from their stroll for weed cigs, it appeared to me that Madden was a bit out of it, and was always trying to help keep himself upright lol even in the pic at op, it looks (to me) that RM is bracing himself by holding onto Flynn. Again that's just how I interpreted those pics, so don't scream at me.

We need to post Madden's nudes to celebrate the hottest new gay couple

R290 could totally be the case. Now do the rest of the receipts.

More from Sirens

R290 If you read the whole thread you'll see that the photos are only the latest evidence. There's a whole lot of other things that make you go "hmmm."

Game of Thrones

If they officially come out as a couple would they be considered the hottest celebrity gay couple? And how long until DL hates them?

More GoT

This part-time transvestite Tommy Dorfman has slept with them too—

And Bodyguard. ( Which I didn't watch, but now will check out to support Madden)

I am not going to hate them, r296. I don't hate like DL. I have always loved NPH, for example.

R290 you took words out of my mouth

Madden won't even call himself straight, thank god he has some deluded people who will still do it for him.

[quote]And Bodyguard. ( Which I didn't watch, but now will check out to support Madden)

Madden and the show were incredible, yet the BAFTAs snub him for a nomination despite him carrying the damn thing. The show was nominated in the series category and his costar Keely Hawes were nominated.

R290 Explain away the rest.

[QUOTE]If they officially come out as a couple would they be considered the hottest celebrity gay couple?

They wouldn’t beat Colton and Jeff.

[quote]They wouldn’t beat Colton and Jeff.

It looks like the ugly stick already beat Jeff.

R290, you might be right. In the pic at R287 you can sort of see that.

R290 that’s my interpretation of those pics. Not saying they are or are not in a relationship. If they are, good for them and if they aren’t, good for them. And if it is a relationship, good luck on getting Madden to admit that they are more than friends. If he does do so, I will pleasantly be surprised.

Jon K and Luke were the hottest gay celeb couple, for the whole 3 seconds they lasted.

Yeah I'd probably have to agree there r309, I think Luke Evans and Jon K are the hottest celebrity gay people we've had.

[quote] Luke Evans and Jon K are the hottest celebrity gay people we've had.

Or they would be if half of them weren't Luke Evans.

R310 Luke Evans looks like a worn shoe now.

R290 here. This thread is too damn long me read in its entirety, but I did read a few comments here mentioning Madden caressing Braden's shoulders, so I included my view of the pics. I haven't seen any other "receipts", and honestly I don't care too much; I simply posted here because most other threads i follow on DL are a bust today.

....

Anthony Bowens and Michael Pavano are the hottest gay couple.

I think Bowen is hot but his boyfriend doesn't do it for me r315.

HIs PR team will have him strolling in LA with a female beard next week, holding their morning cups of coffee.

R315 Hottest celebrity gay couple. Not random instahos/youhos.

R317 And making out. The only way to squash this is to have making out pics with a woman.

R122- Aww...Madden is adorable!

I hope he's gay but don't care. He was great in Bodyguard. I just loved staring at all the extreme close-ups of his face and hearing that voice. And the swag he had walking around in his dark jeans.

I've never really seen Game of Thrones (except a few episodes randomly). My brain wants to preserve him in his Bodyguard character.

Guy who misunderstood "DL Hot," see r315.

The more stroll pics come up, the more my initial impression of their both body language gets stronger. It looks to me that Madden was in some sort of physical pain, or at least not feeling well. Just like R308, I am not saying they are not lovers. I hope they are. But these pics just make me wonder what was wrong with Madden.

So that's the official line? "Poor Madden was so drunk his buddy Flynn had to assist him?"

The two roles Richard is most known for, Robb Stark in Game of Thrones and David Budd in Bodyguard, would’ve NEVER been given to him if he was openly gay or bi. And he wouldn’t be in the discussion to play Bond in a million years. Everything he has is owed to the fact that he’s in the closet. If he came out, he’d instantly become a nobody.

Or "his boyfriend" R323, as you like it. But I wouldn't say drunk, it looks more like in pain of some sort.

R324 Sad and true.

R324 - Sad but true. Hollywood as a whole is not nearly as "woke" as the younger generations have become.

I'd love to be proven wrong, tho!

R326 - TWINNING!

R323 That’s the new line! And that line makes everything else disappear. It’s the miracle line.

Is that whole box filled with joints?

No wonder he needs help watching.

R324 you’re right. What’s sadder is that the gays will be the first to start ridicule & hate him as they do with all openly gay celebrities. If we don’t respect our own then how can we expect the straight world to do so?

[quote]I'd love to be proven wrong, tho!

I'd love for people to spell "though" correctly, r327. But I don't think either of us is going to get what he wants.

I'm thinking he might have sampled something in the cannabis store, Madden looks off for sure in these pics.

R332 - I almost spelled it right, I swear! It's the one texting thing I finally just embraced.

I'm bored and stuck in the house, so here's a timeline, for those who don't want to read the whole damn thread:

Richard and Brandon have known each other since at least November 2018 because that's when photos of them surfaced from a party. (R was still dating his girlfriend at the time, though.) I think I read somewhere (maybe here) that they started following each other on Instagram in October.

Sometime around New Year's, Richard and his gf Ellie Bamber break up. At a few social occasions after that, Richard and Brandon appear together. Then in March, a photo surfaces of Richard walking Brandon's dog in LA. And shortly thereafter, an article pops up that says Richard is "crashing" with his "pal" Brandon in LA while Richard looks for work in Hollywood. Except Richard is apparently not looking for work in Hollywood, because he's landed a movie gig in London.

Richard flies back to London to start production on a new movie he's in with Colin Firth and Bumblesnort Cabbagepatch. But on Saturday night, a photo surfaces of him and Brandon sitting together at a play in London, so apparently Brandon has traveled to London with Richard. And now, just a few days later, they're both back in LA, walking down the street with their arms around each other.

A DL poster claims to have seen the two of them together at a restaurant recently, acting all cozy and intimate. DL poster says he assumed they were just another gay couple, but then he recognized Richard.

One of Brandon's friends posted a pic of Brandon and Richard together (not romantic, just hanging out) and commented that Brandon was lucky. Brandon replied back "blessed."

Brandon has a Spotify play list of love songs titled "Richard."

Sometime in February, Brandon's ex, Sam Smith, unfollowed Richard on Instagram. (lololol) And speaking of Instagram, Brandon follows Richard's dad on Instagram, and Richard's dad follows Brandon -- which is notable in that his dad only follows a handful of people, mostly family and close friends.

In the Vogue interview that just came out a week or so ago, Richard is asked point-blank if he's ever questioned his sexuality, and he flatly refuses to answer the question.

Did I miss anything?

You are a saint, R335. Them's are the Spark Notes.

R335 is why I never want to work in the public eye. People know too much of your shit.

R335 left this out:

R335 thanks for doing the lord's work

R338 - So is Madden a ginger at heart? Was he red-haired as a kid?

I've never seen him look quite that Scottish. In GoT pics, it all seems more brown.

His career is over. Now he'll be in 'Celebrities you didn't know are gay!' lists and Gus Kenworthy will be thirsting over him on social media.

R335 But...but...Kit is a whore!!!

R335 There was also the album release party for the band that the other 13rw actor is in (March 11th?) and some people on twitter said that after the play (Lily James’ play) that people spotted R, B and Lily at dinner in London.

R341 Madden is going to backtrack so fast. Watch.

Madden will not backtrack. He will...clarify.

340 I’m pretty sure Richard’s a natural ginger. Not flame red, but just a light reddish-brown. You can tell because his beard and chest hair appear to be similar in hue.

Bodyguard must have used some weird lighting, because all through that show his eyes look grey or almost brown, even, and we all know his eyes are “Sinatra blue,” as Taron said.

[quote] we all know his eyes are “Sinatra blue,” as Taron said

Richard is Ronan Farrow's real father!!!!

I'd also mention there is an indiewire article from 2011 about gay actors up for the part and Madden was one of the people they were talking about r335. And is when there was first DL rumors about Madden being gay.

But thanks for taking the time to cater to the lazy, you are a better man than me.

[QUOTE]and Gus Kenworthy will be thirsting over him on social media.

😂 Gus = final nail in the coffin. No more Bond once Barbara Broccoli hears that Gus is liking Richard’s posts on Instagram.

[quote]Richard never said he is straight and maintained vogue about his sexuality so I guess he is likely bi

I ask how he feels about straight men playing gay parts and this is the only time he seems nettled. "Actors not taking roles because they are not this or that is not what our profession is about," he says. "I am an actor. I should be able to play anything." He's "all for diversity", he adds, but also "for the best people for the part". Has he ever questioned his own sexuality? "I'd rather not talk about my personal life."

He also declined to discuss Scottish politics and when was he last time he cried.

R350 well that was the most direct question ever? “Have you ever questioned your sexuality?” And he declines to spin it.

I thought Richard was at least Jake G's age. He's definitely a hard looking 32. Still handsome though.

Madden and Gus should make a sex tape. Huge potential!

I think he’s ugly. He reminds me of Alfalfa from the Little Rascals

Don’t forget about his dad following Brandon and Brandon following back on IG!

...that's in their post r355.

Those two are fuckin and will will probably inspire Sam Smith’s next collection of weepy songs.

Brandon's a lucky bitch.

Which one is the bottom?

R357 I can’t wait for this album. They are very hot together in a sorta surprising way.

R358 He and Brandon have that same necklace but it’s just bros being bros.

Richard Madden if you are reading this you better be auditioning for the gay superhero role for Marvel! Embrace it man.

Brandon is really handsome, I dont know the other guy.

His name is Richard Madden, R363.

He cheated on his ex-girlfriend with that anorexic twink?? Not only he's a cheater but he's gay??Bye Bye sucessfull career...

R335 Thanks!

R358 That necklace is the one Brandon wears everday...

R365 I was waiting for the bitter DLers to show up and call one of them ugly. Welcome R365!

They followed many same acc and liked same posts at the same time on ig. Richard liked Brandon's bff kevins's posts too. But careful to interact each other.

Is this why Sam Smith has been acting extra thirsty on Instagram? It does suck when your ex moves on to a hotter piece of ass.

Yeah you know that is why Smith is so bitter r370, it isn't just seeing his ex with a new man, it is seeing his ex with someone he feels insecure next to. He left him and landed Robb Stark.

It’s an absolute bonus that Sam Smith feels like shit

Richard moved on really fast from Ellie especially since they just broke up in January and apparently he’s been with Brandon since February. Hole and pole wins again!

R371 it actually is worse for sam because not only is Madden much hotter but he’s a succesful actor. Like hot or famous but not fucking both!

I’m here for this. All of it.

But does the bitch have an Oscar!?

R376 lol

Damn I just looked at Sam Smith’s Instagram (never paid much attention to him before now). Brandon has moved up to first class for sure.

Sam gives me a Lena Dunham vibe. Eewww

He looks like Sloth from Ice Age.

They are really hot together! I think they are in love, you don't move to LA just because you are friends!

It's fun to poke fun, but on a more serious note... guys like Sam say they are comfortable with their body, but in reality, they still are very insecure. After he got fame, Sam worked hard trying to get "healthy" (skinny). The problem with guys like him is that they expect to look like the instagays in a matter of weeks. If you're starting out looking like Sam did, it's going to take YEARS to get that athletic, lean muscle look, if you ever get there at all.

Now back to poking fun!

I forgot how fat Sam used to be.

OK, I’ll lay off Sam. And fuck Howard Stern...he’s a tool.

Richard's ex's new man is hot! What do you brits know about him?

This is the real John Reid Richard is playing in Rocketman. That's such a stretch but I guess Elton wants people to think he was getting grade A ass back in the day.

R386 he’s her costar in Victoria., Tom Hughes. They’ve been together since mid-late 2016. I believe she and Richard ended things in late 2015 after being on/off for a bit. Not to derail, lol.

Aiden Gillen (Littlefinger, Game of Thrones" played Reid in Bohemian Rhapsody. Gillen says Reid was more interested in the idea of Madden playing him than Gillen.

Richard Madden and Gus Kenworthy look like brothers.

Some men lose weight and become hot, others like Sam Smith don't. He's not ugly, but unless he has extensive plastic surgery, he is about a 4 look wise. Brandon was too good looking for him, but Richard is better looking than Brandon.

Does anyone know anything about Flynn’s prior relationships? He seems to have a type, but I don’t want to make any assumptions from just the two lads mentioned here.

Him and Miles Heizer probably dated r392.

R388, is their show any good? I don't know if we get it in the states.

R392 The only person that's known for sure that Brandon dated is Sam Smith. The rest is speculation because the guy wasn't really well known before 2016. And he wasn't really out there with people

R394 it’s a period drama based on the early life of Queen Victoria. It airs on PBS in the states, I believe. There was actually talk on the part of the creator of Madden playing John Brown (Vic’s alleged lover) later in life. That of course sent the stans into an uproar.

R392 here. That Miles guy ruins my assumptions, but you know what they say about assumptions? Or is that opinions? Either way, never mind.

More picture!

R280 oh for Christ sakes you’re part of the problem. Someone doesn’t have to come out and say it (just because they are a public figure) for them to play for “our team.” Also - our team - how fucking dumb. Must be a challenging existent living where you need to put everything into a box so you can fully comprehend it. Life is abstract people.

They’re both smoking hot. Just the thought of them sexing is setting my loins afire.

Yup.

Richard is short so Brandon must be tiny.

I can’t get over how hot they look together. This is a gift from the gods.

And in contrast, Smith is 6'3.

I want to see their sex tape!

They been dating for 2/3 months and are already living together? That was quick...

More photos on twitter. In these, Richard doesn’t look too wasted or whatever people said upthread. Why are they coming out in dribs and drabs.

Richard also posted in stories two hours ago for the first time in 748392 years. His face on a latte and a cookie.

How long before Richard dumps him?

r408 Does it matter? Live in the moment! They are striking together

R406 he and Ellie dated 18 months (if you believe the internet) and did not live together.

[quote]Also - our team - how fucking dumb.

+1,000,000

I wonder how Brandon would take it if Richard dumps him now? Taking revenge and outing him with more explicit pictures or clips? That would kill both of their careers.

But it might be the only way we could see those pictures and videos, so we should be rooting for it.

yeah Richard moved to LA to be with Brandon even if his next film is set in London. They must be really in to each other. I hope Richard is fine with all this reveal lol

Sam gets his kit off to promote body positivity....some nonsense like that

R415 giving me all the Lena-ness about this fake body positivity

So far the story the tabs are peddling still is that they're friends and housemates.

I wouldn't have any suspicions about them if they hadn't also just been off to London together. What was the excuse for Brandon following RIchard to London exactly?

Apparently someone in this linked thread knew about their relationship. In the linked thread it's r57.

[quote] Brandon Flynn and Richard Madden are in a relationship.

[quote]—Anonymous / reply 57

[quote] 03/10/2019

R417 to see Lily’s play and shop for records!

Maybe Richard had to do some pre-production stuff for the movie and Brandon wasn’t busy so he tagged along?

Maybe Brandon was there to meet his father in law!

“The actors bonded on fun nights together.”

I’ll bet they did!

Lol R420 They already met at the globes or maybe critics choice, can’t remember. There’s a photo on the brandonxrichard insta. Mum too.

Apparently his sex scene with Taron is so graphic that it might be cut.

They’re bros, buddies, homies, lads the lot of them having a laugh. Nothing more you heathens!!!

It's not even them fucking r423, the question is whether to show them naked in bed.

[Quote]The offending scene features stars Taron Egerton as John and Richard Madden as his lover and manager John Reid naked in bed together, but although their bare bottoms are on display, intercourse is not depicted.

But I thought I saw an update they are going to have an R rating and keep the scene.

Richard was so high that he needed Brandon to hold him up as they walked down the street.

R402 if you watch 13 Reasons Why (which I don’t really recommend), Brandon is shorter than all the other guys and half the female characters too.

Any idea what height he is, DL?

PS Google suggests BF is 1.8m but I don’t believe that for a second

R418 Bullshit. Sam Smith fans were already talking about it when this user commented on it. He probably saw something on twitter too.

R426 That's what strictly platonic friends are for

Ha! Yeah, Google says BF is 5’11 and RM is 5’10. In those pics, it looks like Richard is slightly taller than Brandon and I know Richard’s not taller than 5’11. More like 5’9 if I were to take a guess.

If I had to guess, Brandon Flynn is probably about Kit Harington's height. Around 5'6".

Richard Madden is probably 5'8"-5'9"

Totally bros!

R427 Brandon's not that short. He's taller than Dylan and Dylan is 5'8. Christian's the shortest.

Does Brandon Flynn get an award for "landing" Madden with all the fraus drooling over him after "Bodyguard"?

R245 Suki Waterhouse is known in the industry as a paid beard. She beards for gay or bi men and contracts for up to a year. She gets the publicity and extra work from it. So if she was with Richard I am picking it was a business arrangement. And I know this was 200 comments ago but I just logged on.

Regardless, they’re both taller than Kit Harrington. (Because Kit Harrington short jokes will never get old.)

Buddies

They're twinning with their 👢

Richard has just hurt his foot, that's all.

Brandon’s hole must be magical. I imagine it smells of cinnamon.

I would pay to see a quick ass grab. Paps, get on it!

R436 and Ellie was introduced onto the scene after filming a movie w Suki and after Madden and Suki parted ways. They are still friends, I think.

Although I don't think this relationship will last... it's certainly one of the hottest gay celeb pairings.

In R433 it's kind of weird walking down the street with your hand around somebody's neck. This seems a more natural expression of affection and caring.

This reminds me of Gyllenhall and Austin Nichols and then they both immediately started dating women when the rumors kept going.

Just before BC Suki also dated Miles Kane, who all but made out with Alex Turner on stage during their performances as The Last Shadow Puppets two years ago. Not saying he’s for sure bi, but I could see it. He’s taken to wearing glittery eye makeup on stage and giving off fluid vibes.

They're cute, but c'mon they're not some gorgeous couple! Lol two short, pasty, skinny guys a hot couple does not make.

I've always been of the mindset that actors and any other public person should share their sexual orientation.They edon't have to tell everyone who they're fucking, or if they've been single forever. You can disclose your orientation without oversharing. Such a platform can help many people everywhere in regards to being proud and out about who you are.

I don’t know about Brandon but Richard is incredibly handsome.

R448 Not gorgeous? As compared to who... those plastic-looking Instagram couples?

I hope Richard has fucked Brandon while wearing his kilt.

R451 ugh Brandon is such a lucky bitch

R451 I am of half-Scottish descent but I think Richard's sporrans is rather gross, over-ornamented and unnecessarily sexual.

[Quote]unnecessarily sexual.

You are upset he looks hot in it?

Does.Not.Compute.

Either it's sexy or unsexy... but what is unnecessarily sexual?

Miss R453.

The shoes are a bit off putting, but I’d hit it, obviously. Just don’t look all the way down.

R448 Not individually gorgeous, no. Brandon falls solidly into the cute category, but OTOH Richard is a fucking Adonis... and together they're deliciously pretty. Pasty? Whatever. I don't like tan, beefy guys.

RM isn't pasty, he's Scottish.

I petsonally think they are the most gorgeous recent gay celebrity couple out there. Hope it will last long.

[quote]I just hope Madden will be one of those few actors who isn’t afraid to be and show who he is.

[quote]HIs PR team will have him strolling in LA with a female beard next week, holding their morning cups of coffee.

I assumed Madden was straight because he's been seen with nothing but girlfriends. There were also rumors that he dated Emilia Clarke in the early days of GOT. But with all this circumstantial evidence, he may have been closeted for so long, met Brandon and fell in love? You don't make a new friend and suddenly decide to move to another country to be housemates with them. It is just plain weird.

Will he be pressured by his team to get another beard?

R461 Sadly that's the reality of the business. That's why you have to give Brandon props for coming out unequivocally.

Brandon should teach classes how he managed to get Richard become so careless and throw caution to the wind to be with him.

R455 A sporran is a pocket worn on a pocket-less garment.

It ISN'T an object for sex-fetishism.

R485 It's a purse? A man purse? What do they put it in? Lubes and condoms?

Brandon will not get a career besides a supporting role in tv series. He had a very minor role in True Detective. However, career-wise, Richard is at his peak and probably has his pick of roles. If he turns out to be gay, he won't get the Bond role but that's okay. He is still a talented actor. As for Brandon, he sounds like a guy who ends up being a kept man. He scored the jackpot here.

R464 throw the bussy and weed

I think it’s safe to say Richard already lost out on Bond.

It's not safe. It's SAD.

It's not sad when he's cumming in Brandon.

R471 Or maybe he cries about Bond when he cums in Brandon.

Brandon: young, dumb, and full of Robb Stark’s cum

R473 Or as Brandon says: "blessed"! (see R192)

Wow, these pap pictures have almost generated 500 DL posts.

I am HUNGERING for more!

And 6000 views in less than 24 hours r475.

I wonder if they’re going to be as open as they are now since they have more attention

Is it possible that these photos are staged with the purpose of Madden queer baiting the gay community? These days, a queer fauxmance will get an actor more attention than gay rumors would hurt a career.

Its about way more than just these photos r478 though. If all we had was the photos we wouldn't be talking about this so much

Many people already knew about them far before these photos.

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Richard with his parents and Brandon at the Critics Choice Awards in January.

R478 Please read R335 They seem to be a real couple

[quote]Suki Waterhouse is known in the industry as a paid beard.

Wouldn't that well run dry as soon as people put two and two together?

Want to try that again r481?

Poor Sam...His ex is dating one of the hottest guys in UK

I don't hate Sam but there is too much gap between him and Madden lol

I give credit to Brandon for coming out, though he loses some points for not specifying his sexuality. Some people say he's bi and others gay.

R487 it’s pretty obvious this kid ain’t had pussy since pussy had him....seriously

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Next thread for when this one fills up.

We are over a hundred posts from that point, jumping the gun a bit r490?

Richard can stand to lose a few pounds... looks a bit bloated in the most recent photos.

He's a TOTAL ginger. And so hot!!

I'm shocked he's only 32 as well. He's gonna be hot for a long time, I guess.

Either that or he'll lose his looks by 40.

Not everyone can be like Paul Rudd

Richard was a fat kid and probably has to watch his weight or else.

He lost all the weight in drama school.

He claimed he was happy with everything downstairs but his upper body was very out of shape-fat.

I'd say he is hung.

So would I

Tad premature for a part 2. And by tad, I mean WTF?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BrChbxMAF6G/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=vl6o1v5z0pzv

Why not put that in a link, R498?

I hunger for Dick

I wanna see him FAT (high school/early drama school years).

I love a transformation.

Can someone post BF’s Spotify playlist he made for Richard in list form? That’s totally a sappy bottom move by the way. Boy must be head over heels.

Young Richard

The transformation is astonishing.

Talk about a glow up

He looked amazing in Bodyguard. I wonder how much he worked out for the role.

That's probably why he comes across as such a sweetheart (to me, anyway). His "good looks" aren't something he grew up using to his advantage, giving him that kind of confidence, etc.

He's got it now in spades, of course, but he seems pretty humble and adorably vulnerable.

He has said numerous times that, to this day, he can’t get being “the fat kid” out of his head.

R506 He worked out after "his fat rolls were pinched"

Even if they aren’t dating they seem to have a really sweet and genuine friendship

R502

This thread is certainly filling up fast. DL catnip.

WTF. 500+ replies already???!!!!

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R514 Definitely needs to lose some of the face bloat... it makes him look a middle-aged dad when he's only 32.

[quote]Boy must be head over heels.

R502 In Brandon's case, it's heels over head... lubed and ready.

R514 Can't be Bond in that shape... Maybe he's out of the running and a mad fling with Brandon is his consolation prize for himself.

R508 Maybe Richard is working through his "fat kid" issues by belatedly fucking the good-looking popular boy that he couldn't have back in his fat kid days.

I m very surprised the DM hasn't published these pictures.

I wonder how Spanish actor Aron Piper is handling this news considering that he was supposedly awhile back "flirting" with Brandon Flynn on IG and liking his pics.

R519. I rely on the DM to publish pictures that the ordinary PC papers like to censor.

bump

It's funny that when Brandon was with Sam Smith it was a lot of how lucky Sam was. Now that's (allegedly) with Richard, it's how lucky Brandon is, lol. He may have upgraded, but that just makes him the Sam Smith in the relationship now.

He may have gained some weight but I definitely still would a thousand times over

He is clean shaven in Bodyguard, but he usually sports a facial growth for the most part in real life. That frames his face more and makes it look thinner.

Armie Hammer has been dethroned in the posting count per second record, I believe.

Congrats Richard!!

New picture!! Aww they are adorable

Cute

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[quote]Armie Hammer has been dethroned in the posting count per second record, I believe.

Good. Armie and his annoying helicopter wife don’t deserve it.

R520 Aron is thinking this won't last, and he'll bid his time and wait for his turn!

They look happy

Could Brandon be a former fatty whisperer? Both Sam and Richard are former fatties and totally in love with this guy.

More photos...pizza double date!

Lets try again. It’s early.

R535 someone said that’s Jamie Bell and Kate Mara with them but idk.

I would have said the guy is Russell Tovey but then again, I also thought the girl was Kate Omara so it makes sense that’s it’s Jamie Bell.

New couple alert

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Double date with Jamie Bell&Kate Mara couple

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They are so open about it I'm quite surprised

OMGGGG Double date

Brandon is also a former fatty

They are overloading DL with their obviously fucking couple vibes.

Homophobic fangurls/fraus are gonna have a cow.

Guess he didn’t take his PR team advice/mandate if one was given. Good for him I guess?

R506 he says in vogue interview twice a day, no carbs etc and he was miserable because all he wanted to do was eat pizza and drink beer and he couldn’t socialize.

Were the double dates photos taken after the op's photos appeared online?

I apprecitate Richard for not completely hiding this relationship. He is at the peak of his career and big in UK now. Quite brave.

R551 Looks like same thing he wore to that Emmy thing except no jacket. Op photos were day (two days?) before. Looking back though he wore a similar outfit in the op pics (black shirt, black jeans,) but different jacket. So honestly not sure.

How long before EL CDAN has some bi about them, while previously he was making obvious bis about Madden being a womanizer.

[quote] You don't make a new friend and suddenly decide to move to another country to be housemates with them. It is just plain weird.

That's what British actors often do, R462. Alex Pettyfer met Channing and his clique - and then house-shared with Channing's friends when he moved to LA. I doubt Pettyfer had enough money to rent a nice place in LA on his own.

I think you guys are overreacting....as usual, but that’s another story. R is not gay, maybe bi, but definitely not gay. Those photos don’t add anything.

R555 But Madden surely can afford his own place. He’s got some success under his belt so money for rent is not remotely an issue.

And how can you be so certain R(556) ?

R558 Well, you know maybe because he had numerous affairs with women? He could be bi of course, but not 100% gay. But, go on guys because at least this is amusing.

Rock Hudson sends his regards ! [R559]

Has anyone commented on if Brandon has a one bedroom apartment or not?

Rock Hudson is a totally different case, but okay. Please, go on.

R559 And you believe all those numerous affairs with women and discount two guys acting like a couple right now... I actually believe there is very little reason for two dudes from different countries to suddenly live together and go to all these places together just the two of them, if they are not in a relationship. The friendship theory is even more ridiculous since two men don't become such close friends in a few months.

It's entirely possible and believable they're just friends. If I were staying with a friend I'd walk their dog for them, go shopping with them, go to the theatre with them, meet other friends with them etc. There aren't pics of them kissing or anything else, so all the evidence so far could easily be evidence of a friendship.

If Madden is in LA for work reasons, why wouldn't he stay with a friend rather than an expensive hotel?

I get all the excitement, but Madden was in a relationship with Jenna Coleman for like four years or something. I don't buy that she'd beard for anyone since she was so much higher profile than him and she's straight.

Just noticed that Brandon has deleted all pics of Sam Smith from his Instagram. Too bad IG isn’t like Datalounge and you have to live with your past posts, mistakes and all.

Please see post r335, r564. Have you actually read through the thread or are just looking at the pics?

R563 Are you American? You need to go out more. Are you all afraid to be touchy feely with your same sex friends? I’m not basing myself only on rumours in regads to his affairs with women, but there were actually girls who slept with him, one night stands etc. Were they all lying? I doubt that.

R564 Do you name playlists full of love songs after your friends?

R556 Nobody really says Richard is GAY. It's about him being lgbt or not. And yesterday and today's pap pictures surely confirm many things. If someone is not blind or delusional it's freaking obvious they are dating.

R566 Don't bother. There could be pics of Madden dick deep in Brandon Flynn and some frau would tell you they're still just friends.

R564 The problem is Madden would have closer British ex-pat friends in LA. Why stay with someone he has only known for a few months... much less walk their dog? I would never impose on someone I barely knew.

R571 Actually if there were you’ll have a saner thread, trust me.

R563 I agree. It’s strange if you think of it as two dudes who are “friends”. Who knows if maybe this romance has been going on longer than people know? The news of his split from Ellie was in January but people had inklings that things were over in Nov/Dec. so it could have even been before that. I don’t know when Flynn split from Sam, but maybe this was why?

As far as Jenna and/or Ellie being beards, that may be a reach. Maybe he’s bi, was deeply closeted, didn’t think he “really” liked men, was in denial, etc....and yes, I know there have been rumors for ages.

R572 I want to say that Douglas has been in LA for weeks if not months.

R574 Flynn and Sam split last summer, end of June I believe.

More important than people wanting to argue against the obvious, is it true that the double date pics are from yesterday?

So after the hoopla, Madden happily went back out with Flynn? That's a big statement, he doesn't care and is going to keep living his life.

If Brandon was a girl, those delusional fan girls would have think they were about to get married. Before pap pictures, it was understandable to deny this but now it looks patethic.

R576 Define, the “obvious”. I really want to see what comes next.

Have Julian and Landon had them over for dinner yet?

Richard Madden himself doesn't care so why are some fangirls trying to deny them?

Brits (and Europeans in general) have different mileage, R571. Madden is a Brit. Many straights here are not afraid of showing same-sex camaraderie and unabashed friendly affection.

But I guess North Americans watching Europeans probably think we're all porking each other.

R580 Nobody is denying them! Drop that. Time will tell.

R581 Come to Italy. You all will think everybody is gay or lez.

You could try to argue that if the only evidence of a relationship was the pictures, but it ain't, and I notice you don't even try to address anything else.

Bored now.

When was he photographed with the dog? I think early March? There was also a pic of Gemma Chan with the dog, so RM has introduced her to Flynn because how would she know him? I know it’s just a dog, but why would he be walking it, especially where he would be photographed, if there wasn’t something going on? I would never walk my friend’s dog (a friend I just met), but then I may be a lazy asshole.

He's introducing people to Flynn. If they are just friends, he wouldn’t be doing that. A lover yes, but if I’m your old friend (make or female) I don’t care to meet a friend you just made unless you are in a romantic relationship. Same for parents and same for the new “friend”. If I were Flynn, I wouldn’t want to meet Richard’s longtime friends or parents unless we were serious.

no way they are fuk buddys

madden way above Flynn in status and hotness

So you ignore all other hints or just didn't bother to read them. Brandon is also affectionate and friendly with many straight pals but no one thought they were a thing. With Richard, it's not just about "friendly" or "European", so please at least read the thread GURL

[quote] I know it’s just a dog, but why would he be walking it, especially where he would be photographed, if there wasn’t something going on? I would never walk my friend’s dog (a friend I just met), but then I may be a lazy asshole.

Either a lazy asshole or you don't like dogs. I'll walk anyone's dog. If they don't want to pull me down the street, that is. And that little dog is so adorable, who wouldn't want to hang out with him?

madden so hot so what

his fans will luv him no matter what, male and female

bond here he cums yes

he in top 3 to be bond

[quote] he in top 3 to be bond

But what about MEEEE?

R586 Madden is not in his best shape. In some photos he looks like a middle-aged dad. I almost didn't recognize him.

Black pants and WHITE sneakers? Dude is straight.

I think Madden's career will be alright. He is likely to be "queer" and it can be an appeal these days. Cause hollywood is trying so hard to be pc. He's GORGEOUS and can act after all.

R588 I am a lazy asshole but I love dogs. I meant it more along the lines of Flynn’s rabid fangirls can spot that dog a mile away. I think it even has its own fan Instagram. The introduction of friends and family thing is what sticks out to me most though.

Part 2

[quote]we're indulging in anal creampies behind the scenes.

Pics please.

[quote]If Brandon was a girl, those delusional fan girls would have think they were about to get married.

EXACTLY. Trolldar R556/R567/R573/R583.....

She is on a mission, lol

The dog is the cutest of the three of them.

R598 Come for the dog and then cum for the boy. That's how Brandon lure the straight/bi dude in, right?

Go To Next Thread!

I would stop to talk to the dog, hope to talk to the boy.

R597 and the same fangurl is posting in the 'Who is coming out in 2019 part 3' thread trying to straighten up other gay actors.......