Idol

The latest idol winner is sparking conversations about authenticity and acceptance, challenging norms around image control mode.

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I don't know what to think about this year's idol winner, but hey, perhaps he won't be a closeted gay man always in image control mode because of his "secret" (not that there's anything wrong with that!). As for the runner up, best of luck to her, I know how it feels....

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