'Send your girlfriend over to my house': Shemar Moore responds to speculation he's gay and says he's 'dated plenty of women'
Shemar Moore has said speculation he's gay is 'simpleminded ignorance.'
The Bounce Back actor, shared his thoughts in a Q&A with BET.com following comments from fans and followers who think he’s gay, despite him denying it in the past.
The 46-year-old star said: 'I just think it's all silly. If you're gay, you're gay. I'm not, and I know that and I'm very comfortable with who I am and I love women.
'Send your girlfriend over to my house for the weekend and see what happens': Shemar Moore has hit back at speculation that he's gay in a new interview
'I've dated plenty of them. If you think I'm gay, send your girlfriend over to my house for the weekend and see what happens. For real,
'You can call that arrogant if you want to. I just call it confident. You can call me whatever you want, but you don't know me.'
The actor also opened up about his appreciation for his gay fans.
'I have fans that are gay, men that come up to me, and they're inspired by me, or they like me as an entertainer,
On the defensive: The actor told BET.com that it's just 'simpleminded ignorance' that people assume he's gay and is willing to prove he's not
During the Q&A the star said 'I've dated plenty of them' when talking about women but also said he's inspired by many of his gay fans
Getting smoochy: The actor put on an affectionate display with Phaedra Parks during Watch What Happens Live on Sunday
'And when they want to give me a hug or take pictures with me, what, am I supposed to not put my arm around them or stand next to them, and if the man next to me in the picture is gay, that makes me gay? That's just simpleminded ignorance, and I don't play that.
Rumours emerged back in March when Shemar was pictured in a Snapchat hanging out with a fan in what appears to be an LGBTQ nightclub.
At the time the star wasted no time addressing speculation with a shirtless Instagram selfie and long caption.
'I LOVE women': Back in March Shemar responded to gay rumours after he was seen in a Snapchat hanging out with fans at an LGBTQ club
'Awwwwwww sh*t.... Let the controversy begin!!! I love him.. I hate him.. He's straight.. He's gay... He's sweet.. He's arrogant... Well, I would just like to say I LOVE women and life and people!!! I do not discriminate or allow people to feel small.... PERIOD!!!
'Say what you want... I am SHEMAR FRANKLIN MOORE... PERIOD!!! Heeeeeeeeey BABY GIRLS n Fans!!! Happy Saturday!!! Keep it SILLY n SEXY!!! Kisses n Thangs!!!.'
TV hunk: Shemar is known for his role in Criminal Minds (pictured) as well as Bounce Back
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