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Lance Bass lies for ‘tons’ of closeted celebs

By Raziel Reid • September 24, 2013 1:00 am EDT

During a backstage interview with Bethenny Frankel on her daytime show Bethenny, ‘N Sync’s Lance Bass was asked, “Would you ever lie to help a closeted celebrity stay closeted?”

“Yes, I would and I have,” Bass admitted. “I know tons of celebrities that are in the closet right now. But it’s up to them to decide if they want to come out or not. And I will support any decision they make.”

I just hope Lance has at least gotten a beej or two (in my mind, from Zac Efron) for his silence.

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