AceShowbiz - Lance Bass, the renowned pop star from NSYNC, unveiled the obstacles he faced in his acting career after coming out as gay in 2006. In a podcast interview, he disclosed that a sitcom he was set to star in for The CW was abruptly canceled due to his sexual orientation.

"I had a sitcom with The CW at the time, and we were about to shoot the pilot when this came out," Bass explained. "They said, 'We can't do the show anymore. They have to believe you're straight to play a straight character.' "

The rejection extended beyond the initial sitcom. Casting directors expressed their inability to cast him due to his newfound status as a public figure in the LGBTQ+ community. "Every casting director I knew said, 'We can't cast you because they can't look past... You're too famous for being gay now that they can't look at you as anything other than that,' " Bass recalled. "So, I lost everything. Agents, everything."

Bass described the experience as "a crazy scary situation," as he had witnessed firsthand the negative impact of coming out in the entertainment industry. However, he remained resilient and eventually rebuilt his career.

In addition to his acting career, Bass also shed light on NSYNC's financial struggles in the early days, highlighting the need for robust protections for child performers. He expressed his admiration for legislation that safeguards young entertainers from financial abuse.

Despite the initial setbacks, Bass has continued to work in the entertainment industry, making guest appearances on television shows, participating in reality competitions, and providing voiceover work. Recently, NSYNC reunited to release a new song and perform live for the first time in over a decade.

Reflecting on his journey, Bass emphasized the importance of surrounding oneself with a supportive team. "Always have a great group of people around you... you have to trust someone," he advised.