Joshua Bassett Opens Up About His Sexuality After 'Coming Out' Video Goes Viral

Joshua Bassett is urging fans to love who you love shamelessly this week after setting off a whirlwind of speculation about his sexuality in a recent interview.

The High School Musical: The Musical: The Series actor became the subject of online debate Monday when he gushed over Harry Styles in a video chat with Clevver News .

What I admire about Harry Styles is that hes a very classy man, and hes very well-rounded, Bassett, 20, said in the interview. Hes just cool. ... Who doesnt think Harry Styles is cool? Also, hes hot, you know?

Hes very charming, too, he added. Lots of things. I guess this is also my coming out video.

Joshua Bassett comes out in new interview complimenting Harry Styles.

This is also my coming out video I guess.

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Joshua Bassett comes out in new interview complimenting Harry Styles.

This is also my coming out video I guess.

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A snippet of the Clevver News interview comprising Bassetts remarks has garnered more than 2 million views, though many fans were divided on whether or not the actor was being sincere.

Its funny to me how serious people are taking this, one person wrote . To me, it felt like he was just joking because of how much people obsess over Harry Styles. Added another , I think its refreshing that it was in casual conversation instead of it being a big announcement.

By Tuesday afternoon, Bassett posted a short video of himself performing an acoustic version of an as-yet-unreleased song to his social media accounts, along with statement expanding on his earlier comments.

My entire life people have told me my sexuality, he wrote. People have shamed me for things they know nothing about. I want to say thank you to those of you who stand for love and acceptance.

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