Meet the gay man on the upcoming "The Real World: Cancun"

(Pic: Rene Cervantes)

Derek is the resident nice guy ... a friend to all. But watch out, he's not afraid to be brutally honest about anything and everything. But even so, all the roommates love him. He was raised in a small town by his grandmother, who he calls his mom, since she was there for him throughout his entire life. Through it all Derek became an overachiever. In high school, he was president of the student council, captain of the basketball and track teams, and valedictorian of his graduating class. He is openly gay and loves the single life, claiming he's too young to be committed to anyone, although he does have ex-boyfriend baggage that seems to follow him around ... even to Cancun. Derek is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology at Arizona State University and ultimately wants to be a physician's assistant.

We have the gay reveal below!

Derek (Pic: Rene Cervantes)

According to the press release, we can expect, well ... the usual Real World shenanigans, only more shirtless!

MTV invades the sandy beaches of Mexico when “The Real World” returns for its 22nd season in Cancun. Like “The Real World: Brooklyn,” this season will again have eight roommates, who this time will head south of the border for the experience of a lifetime. This season a world of temptation awaits, as friendships will be made and broken, relationships back home will be tested...all against the backdrop of one of the world's sexiest playgrounds.

Let the drunken antics begin!