Adam Lambert lashes out at online trolls after homophobic comments were directed at his friend Oliver Gliese: ‘We don’t really care’
Adam Lambert lashes out at online trolls after homophobic comments were directed at his friend Oliver Gliese: ‘We don’t really care’
Adam Lambert spoke out against the homophobic comments directed at his friend, Oliver Gliese, after they enjoyed a night out in West Hollywood on Friday.
The 41-year-old singer posted a lengthy message to his Instagram Story on Saturday night to express his thoughts on the harsh online reaction to the photos from their outing.
The American Idol runner-up, who recently spoke about the kind of music he would never play, began by saying that while he enjoyed his time with his friend, he was unnerved by the reactions to the photos.
Lambert wrote that ‘Oli and I had a nice night out! Rare to come across paps in WEHO – so retro. Haha. Gives me courage to see support in the comments. Also shocked by the unpleasant homophobia and ignorance that plagues people.’
The hitmaker went on to explain why he was so attracted to his partner.
Speaking out: Adam Lambert spoke out against the homophobic comments directed at his friend, Oliver Gliese, after they enjoyed a night out in West Hollywood on Friday
Concerned: The 41-year-old singer posted a lengthy message to his Instagram Story on Saturday night to express his thoughts on the harsh online reaction to photos of them
He wrote, “Oli identifies as a he. he has poor style and refuses to conform to societal norms regarding his fashion choices. He is beautiful and brave and daring. He is a leader, not a follower. One of the many things I love about him!’
Lambert then wrote that he was totally uninterested in dealing with homophobic and immature comments.
“We are very happy together and if the haters don’t like it, we don’t care. Grow up and challenge yourself to explore tolerance. We are all just trying to stay happy and fulfilled with our lives,” he wrote.
The artist concluded with his honest opinion about the individuals who posted the homophobic comments.
“Chances are if you’re busy trolling us online, you’re miserable in your own life and unable to solve your problems,” he wrote.
Oliver also took to his Instagram to condemn the “bigots.” He then thanked the fans who showed support for him.
Lambert and Gliese, 28, were first linked in 2020 after taking a PDA-packed trip to Mexico.
The hitmaker was previously in a relationship with Sauli Koskinen that ended in 2013, though the two remained friends.
The artist was then linked to Javi Costa Polo for several months in 2019.
On top of that: Lambert wrote at the time that he was totally uninterested in dealing with homophobic and immature comments
In the past: Lambert and Gliese, 28, were coupled for the first time in 2020 after taking a PDA trip to Mexico
‘Let the bigots be bigots’: Oliver also took to his Instagram to condemn the ‘bigots’
Grateful: He then thanked the fans who showed him support
Grateful for the love: He also shared a short text: ‘I may not answer, but I do read all the love’
Lambert spoke about his relationship with Gliese during an interview with Peoplewhere he discussed the qualities he valued in his partner.
“We are very good at communicating. I think that’s the key to a healthy relationship. Every couple encounters disagreements or misunderstandings, but if you can sit down and talk it out, that’s for the best. We have, and I’m really thankful for it,” he said.
The artist also spoke of experiencing homophobic abuse after pictures of him kissing a man were published early in his career.
The artist said that although he was initially nervous about the situation, it made me stronger and shaped the kind of art I wanted to make.”