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Inside Shawn Mendes' 'calculated' album promo as singer is accused of queerbaiting


Shawn's decision to share the 'truth' about his sexuality felt like a 'calculated move' to 'get people talking' ahead of his new album, insiders have claimed.

The singer, 26, gave an emotional speech to his fans during his concert in Morrison, Colorado, earlier this week, in which he confessed that he was still 'figuring out' his sexuality - after years of fiercely denying that he is gay. 'I don't think Shawn Mendes is gay, bisexual, or something related to the LGBTQ+ community but since he’s in the flop he will take advantage of all the rumors that were surrounding him since the beginning of his career,' another user scathed. While discussing his decision to share the clip with Rolling Stone months later, he explained: 'I thought, "You f***ing guys are so lucky I’m not actually gay and terrified of coming out.

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