Is Joshua Bassett Gay? The Singer Belongs to the LGBTQ+ Community & Has No Labels Yet

Since actor Joshua Bassett made headlines about him being a part of the LGBTQ+ community, fans have remained curious whether he is gay, even though he has chosen not to put a specific label on himself.

Rising actor Joshua Bassett has gained fame for his role in Disney Channel's "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" opposite his equally talented co-star Olivia Rodrigo.

In the past few years, Bassett made headlines when he bravely revealed he is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Recently, he has once again captured the spotlight, with fans questioning not only his love life and sexuality but also his choice of religion.

Joshua Bassett Has Yet to Label Himself in the LGBTQ+ Community

In 2021, Disney Channel star Joshua Bassett gained public attention when he identified as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. He did so by publicly complimenting pop singer Harry Styles as "hot" during a past Clevver media interview.

Bassett eventually addressed on Twitter that it was necessary to love without shame and that it was okay to still explore one's identity shortly after his remark about the former One Direction member.

Bassett also spoke out on the social media platform against toxic masculinity, sharing his belief that the suppression of emotions contributes to it. Even after revealing his sexuality, he does not want to label himself. He said:

"I'm happy to be a part of the LGBTQ+ community because they embrace all."

Bassett emphasized that many diverse identities are represented by the various letters in the LGBTQ+ acronym, adding that there was no need to rush to define a person's sexual identity.

He also has encouraged those who may be confused about their sexual identities, suggesting that they remain open to the idea that their understanding of themselves may develop and change over time.

Bassett was also notable for his reported love triangle with Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter.

Fans Worry over Joshua Bassett Being Baptized at a Church Reportedly Known for Anti-LGBTQ+

Joshua Bassett's coming out has been inspiring for many. However, he has found himself in a complex situation after recently being baptized as a Christian at the Bethel megachurch in Redding, California.

On how Bassett found solace and peace in the religion again, he shared that he grew up Christian but "ran the other in search of truth." This led to negative experiences like addiction, depression, suicidal thoughts, and eating disorders.

While some fans are happy about Bassett's reignited faith, some expressed concern for Bassett because the church was reportedly known for its controversial stance on LGBTQ+ matters, particularly its anti-gay and pro-conversion-therapy teachings.

Amid the reported controversies, Bassett said he was "unaware" of the church's policies and beliefs. However, he assures his fans that he does not endorse all of them, emphasizing that his heart is solely devoted to Christ.

Joshua Bassett Chose Privacy after Alleged Love Triangle with Two Female Musicians

From revealing his part in the LGBTQ+ community to rekindling his religious upbringing, Joshua Bassett is no stranger to being the talk of the town. Bassett was also notable for his reported love triangle with Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter.

Rodrigo and Bassett are co-stars in "HSMTMTS," inspired by its original series, starred by Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron, and Ashley Tisdale. Rodrigo and Bassett's connection and chemistry have garnered a dedicated fan base.

However, Bassett and Rodrigo's relationship reportedly broke down when Rodrigo released her hit song "Drivers License," fans speculated about her breakup with Bassett, leading to online rumors about their relationship.

Rodrigo mentioned a "blonde girl" in her song, leading her fans to think a third party was involved. What also fueled fans' theories was Joshua's release of his own single, "Lie Lie Lie," as a response to his co-star's track.

Things got even more complicated when Carpenter released her song "Skin," and the Rodrigo-Bassett fandom theorized that Carpenter might be the girl Rodrigo was referring to.

Fans also believed that Carpenter's song was a direct response to Rodrigo's hit track. Based on Carpenter's lyrics, which include the line, "Maybe blonde was the only rhyme."

Despite the media's attempts to make him discuss the rumors, Basset denied them and has chosen to remain silent and supportive of Olivia. He also encouraged them to "focus on the art" of the young women rather than their relationships with him.

Since then, Bassett has maintained a private stance on his dating life and chooses not to share details about his love life on social media.