George Michael's comments pulled from BBC documentary on HIV

A few months back we reported on some controversial -- though very candid -- comments that George Michael made in an interview for out actor and writer Stephen Fry's documentary Stephen Fry: HIV and Me. During the interview, Michael told his friend Fry that he does not get tested for HIV because he's too afraid of the results, leading Fry to get tested on camera to demonstrate that it's simple and important.

It's being reported now that the BBC has removed Michael's comments from the two-part special, which included his discussing the death of his boyfriend Anselmo Feleppa of an AIDS-related illness in 1995, at the pop star's request. His spokesperson said the following:

"On reflection, he felt it was too close and too personal a journey ... It was too personal for Anselmo's family to revisit."

One thing you can't accuse Michael of since coming out of the closet is playing things too close to the vest, which seems to get him into trouble a bit. His request to have his controversial comments about not getting tested removed may indicate that he's realizing that his words have impact. Either way, we are looking forward to seeing the star's American television series debut when he plays guardian angel to Johnny Lee Miller in the drama Eli Stone this fall.