XFactor Edit Out Don Phillips Coming Out as Gay

Word (and footage) leaked back in June that things got really awkward when Don Philip, former duet partner of Britney Spears in the late 90's, came out to the pop star publicly during his audition for The X Factor.

Philip was a bit of an emotional wreck and we admittedly were curious as to how  all of the drama would come together when the program aired this week. 

Well editing is a magical thing because while we got plenty of drama from Britney and Don's reunion, one aspect was missing: any mention of him being gay. As Don puts it: "They edited the gay out of me."

More, plus his audition as it actually aired on the show, after the jump.

Don Philip - The X Factor                                                     

Don Philip addressed the controversy with RumorFix saying, “I’m sorry they didn’t think it was up to the X Factor standard as Britney says. They already outed me to the world.”

“Is Gay bad for FOX? I didn’t do anything bad. They edited the gay out of me.”

He continued:  “I don’t understand it. Aren’t they a reality show? Is it too real?”

Don said that Britney didn’t do anything wrong and the omission “is sending the wrong message. It’s like gay is being censored.”

The X Factor responded to Philip's statement:

“The judges were given no information about Mr. Philips prior to his audition. The personal information that Mr. Philips quickly volunteered at the start of his audition was a surprise to the judges, who asked what had happened during the past 10 years, as they were interested in Mr. Philips’ career.  While we understand his decision to discuss his personal life, Mr. Philips’ sexual orientation was not something that any of the judges or producers felt was relevant to this audition. When advertising and promoting open auditions, thousands of people are informed about the ways to enter the show. Mr. Philips himself chose to enter for a chance to win a five million dollar recording contract.”

Written by Instinct Staff 

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