March 19, 2024
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Is Rick Astley Gay? When & How Did Rumors Start? Know The Sexuality Of This British Singer

Is Rick Astley Gay

Rick Astley was the undisputed king of music in the late 1980s. He delivered several blockbuster hits during that time, including his signature track, “Never Gonna Give You Up” and “Whenever You Need Somebody.” These are the very songs that made Rick Astley popular in the late 80s. However, the lyrics of Never Gonna Give You Up also make people speculate that this singer is homosexual. But at the same time, the singer is married and has a daughter too. So, are these rumors of him being homosexual true? Is Rick Astley Gay? Read on to know the sexuality of Rick Astley. 

   
Is Rick Astley Gay

Rick Astley Career

Rick began his career as a drummer in the soul band FBI. Three years after performing as a drummer, Rick Astley switched to singing. After a few years, in 1988, he won the Brit Award for Best British Single for his song Never Gonna Give You Up. It was also the number 1 hit single in 25 countries. His track Together Forever became his second track to top the US Billboard Hot 100. He took a six-year hiatus, and then the popularity of Rick Astley faded in the early 2000s. But then, in 2007, Astley went viral once again as he became an internet phenomenon. He was the main subject of the viral internet meme “RickRolling.” It was a clickbait where you click on the disguised hyperlink and jump to the music video of Never Gonna Give You Up. This trend revived Rick’s career, and he became a thing again. Rick’s most recent album, “Beautiful Life,” came out in 2018. 

Is Rick Astley Gay

Rick Astley Gay Rumors

Never Gonna Give You Up is undoubtedly Rick Astley’s most successful track. It is also one of the four tracks of the 1980s to cross one billion views on YouTube. However, this is the very song that started Rick Astley’s gay rumors. A few lines in the song indicate that he is homosexual. These lines are

“Gotta make you understand, I just wanna tell you how I’m feeling

Never gonna love you, don’t tell me you’re blind to see

I’m thinking of a guy.”

Some people even morphed these lyrics into several clips to make it look like Rick Astley is confessing about being gay. Since this is his most successful track, Rick didn’t hesitate to sing it again and again with the same lyrics. So, that’s when the rumor caught the spark. 

Is Rick Astley Gay?

The question still remains, “Is Rick Astley Gay?” So, the answer is no. Rick Astley is not gay, and he is completely straight. He tied the knot with Lene Bausager back in 2003. Rick met her when she was working with RCA in 1987. They dated for a while and then finally decided to marry. The couple also has a daughter who lives in Denmark. Rick Astley’s successful marriage is a clear indication that he is not gay. Also, you cannot question anyone’s sexuality just because of the lyrics of a song. It was only a rumor that was spread by the haters of Rick at that time. 

Are you a fan of Rick Astley? Were you aware of the RickRolling internet trend? Have you ever been Rickrolled? Let us know your views in the comments. Also, stay tuned with TechRadar247 for the latest entertainment facts and news. 

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