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AE: Do you feel like the "token" gay guy?
RL: No, I’m not the token gay guy. By percentage, I provided plenty of “gayness” for the show. Not that I would have complained if they had some other, preferably hot, gay guy in the house and on the movie!

AE: Do you talk to other gay male reality contestants from yours or other shows?
RL: Yes, I love Will from Big Brother and I’m friends with many of the guys from Boy Meets Boy. They’re great guys.

AE: What can we expect from the Kill Reality movie? Do you think people will take it seriously?
RL: The Scorned is a good movie. I’ve seen a few cuts. People will take it for what it is. Many are excited to see their favorite Reality Stars in a movie that will end up with a sort of cult following. It was a neat idea and it’s going to be neat to watch.

AE: Who are your favorite cast mates from the show? Who are your least favorite?
RL: My favorite cast mates were Jonny Fairplay, Jenna Lewis, Steven Hill, and Trischelle Cannatella. They are who I hung with the most. I didn’t have a least favorite person. I liked everyone there in some sort of way.

AE: Are you still living in the house now or is it done? Where are you guys in production on the film? What's your character?
RL: We are wrapped entirely. My character is “Seth,” a surfer-guy with a hot soap-star girlfriend, Jennifer (Tonya Cooley) who intimidates him. He’s a personal trainer by profession.

AE: Did you want there to be another gay reality star in the house? How come reality shows shy away from gay hook-ups?
RL: Yes! I wanted another gay reality star in the house. I guess we’re not ready for gay hook-ups on television yet.

AE: How often are you hit on by guys in Los Angeles?
RL: I get lots of requests for dates and most guys are really nice/cool to me when they ask. I get a lot of marriage proposals by email. Some just ask to rub my feet. Those are the most tempting to answer. I’m looking for one special guy. Dating sucks. When I meet him, it will be in the eyes and we’ll know instantly.

AE: Are you dating anyone? What's the dating scene like for you?
RL: I am single but have gone on a couple dates. The dating scene is tough. It’s hard to find someone that just wants to chill with me and rub each other’s feet while we watch a movie in my house. I live for that stuff.

AE: What kind of a man are you attracted to personally?
RL: I like a guy with confidence and who has dreams. If he believes in himself, then he couldn’t get more attractive in my eyes.

AE: What are your hobbies these days?
RL: I still like to take out the boat, fly myself somewhere cool (I’m a pilot), and work out. Hasn’t changed much.

AE: You and Chip are no longer together, correct? Do you still stay in touch? Was it difficult being married?
RL: Chip and I do not discuss our relationship publicly.

AE: How do you stay involved in gay rights issues?
RL: I am a member of GLAAD and of SLDN, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network that protects gay people in the military.

AE: What's the hardest part about being openly gay? What's the best part?
RL: The hardest part about being openly gay is that guys who are not sure of their sexuality act strangely or scared around me. The best part about it is knowing that I’m living the life that God made for me to live. I was created gay for a reason. We all have to love ourselves for what we are.

AE: Where would your life be had you not been picked up by the reality television wave?
RL: I would, right now, be a lawyer in lots of school debt. Probably an aviation attorney.

AE: Would you do nudity for a film?
RL: I would show my butt. But I wouldn’t do frontal nudity.

AE: How does it feel being a gay role model? Do you think you have responsibilities as such?
RL: I’m proud to represent our community. We have so much hidden potential and love among us that needs to be brought out in a positive way. I try to make that happen every day.

AE: What's next for you?
RL: I’m putting out a book in 2006 called Here’s What We’ll Say. It’s about all the lies I and other gay cadets had to tell to survive as gay cadets at your U.S. Air Force Academy. I’m telling ALL.

AE: Anything else we should know/you want to say?
RL: Check out reichen.org for all the latest happenings and updates on me.

July 26, 2006 UPDATE:
Reichen is now dating 'N Sync member Lance Bass, who just publicly came out.

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