There have been tons of rumors floating around the Internet claiming Aaron Rodgers is gay, and they started back in 2008. Most fans probably think this was a pathetic attempt to get attention by the media, but there’s actually a few very interesting reasons why people actually believe this rumor.
His “Roommate” Kevin Lanflisi
The base of the rumors started when Rodgers told the media he had a male roommate back in 2008, Kevin Lanflisi.
I’ve got a roommate, a guy I met in town. He works for the Packers now as an athletic trainer, but he was interning when I met him and we just hit it off.
Lanflisi was reportedly Rodgers’ assistant, roommate and according to strong rumors his lover. This quote got a lot of attention, from that same ’08 interview.
Our friendship goes a lot deeper than what we do.
A ‘friendship’ could mean anything, the fact that it goes ‘deep’ is what had people asking questions. This friendship apparently came with a ring! And not just any ring—the prestigious Super Bowl MVP ring which was awarded to Rodgers in 2011.
Here’s a video of Rodgers talking affectionately of Lanflisi and the two at a banquet where Rodgers receives his MVP award:
It also shows off a batch of newly discovered tweets that portray a kind of familiarity between the two that falls–at least in the 140 word world–in that gray area somewhere between bromance and love affair.
This prompted a media storm to try and figure just out who Lanflisi was.
The Break Up
Was Aaron Rodgers once in a gay relationship with his one-time roommate and assistant Kevin Lanflisi? According to FameDriven.com, the two had a “falling out” after they had agreed to join a group of NFL players prepping to come out as gay over the summer. Then, 30-year-old Aaron backed out.
Over the years, the report points out, Kevin has posted numerous pictures of he and Aaron — which have now been removed. The two allegedly lived in Aaron’s Wisconsin home before the fight. Then Kevin moved to California.
Most said this was a publicity stunt to completely squash the rumors.
The Aftermath
Just because Lanflisi moved away doesn’t mean he’s over #12.
“Hello, by now I am sure you heard that NFL star Aaron Rodgers denied he is gay. However, Rodgers is lying, he is indeed gay, and is still very angry he got dumped by ex boyfriend Kevin Lanflisi. In fact, recently on ESPN radio, Rodgers told host Jason Wilde that he has a “seat filler” when attending awards shows. The “seat filler” comment was offensive and rude because Aaron made it seem like Kevin meant nothing to him. Meanwhile, on twitter on February 25th 2014, Kevin retweeted a cryptic tweet saying Aaron was ungrateful since he “helped” him. These two definitely have a torch for reach other. – TerezOwens.com
It would almost appear as if somebody was trying to tell Lanflisi to shut up.
Olivia Munn Relationship
Then, all of a sudden, out of the blue, Rodgers and Olivia Munn were in a hot and heated relationship for the tabloids to feast on. They appeared in public everywhere together and even got a puppy.
Was this an attempt for Rodgers to squash the rumors once again? Apparenty Taylor Swift wasn’t available.
Aaron has tried extremely hard to get back his ‘Straight Guy’ image. His PR people have gotten US Weekly to write a bogus article last month linking him to Taylor Swift.
After starting up his relationship with Munn, and being seen all over America during the NCAA Final Four Championships as a couple, people forgot about the rumors. Rodgers also addressed the gay rumors on the radio.
“I mean there’s always gonna be silly stuff out there in the media, that you just can’t worry too much about and I don’t, so just keep on truckin’. There should be professional is professional, and personal is personal, which is how I’m going to keep it, ” Rodgers said.
Wait a second, what does that mean? Obviously he’s not saying no.
Listen here.
Coincidentally enough, Rodgers and Munn are apparently breaking up because Munn is ‘jealous’ of Rodgers. Is she really jealous, or does she suspect he’s gay too?
The Debate Rages On
With no clear answer presented to the media, nobody really knows if Rodgers is indeed gay, or not. No matter what you really think, there’s some interesting EVIDENCE that say he is. If you look at the pattern of events leading up to his public relationship with Munn, it’s clear something was going on. Then examine the bitterness from Lanflisi toward Rodgers, as well as all the social media innuendos, it’s very clear something is missing from the story.
“I’m just going to say I’m not gay, ” Rodgers said on 540 WAUK-AM in Milwaukee. “I really, really like women. That’s all I can really say about that.”
That’s one side.
That’s the other side.
Which one do you believe?
Hopefully everything works out for #12, the life of a celebrity isn’t always easy.
