‘Survivor’ Alum Publicly Comes out as Queer: Read Deshawn Radden’s Message [Video]

Survivor Season 41 runner-up Deshawn Radden is living his truth. Taking to Instagram this Pride Month, Radden publicly came out as queer as he emotionally reflected on his journey to embracing his queer identity and place within the LGBTQ+ community.

“Running list of things I am: A child of God Son Brother Friend Doctor & a QUEER black man,” Radden wrote. “I came out to my family and a few close friends a few years ago. The journey only began at that point, and it’s taken much growing, learning & unlearning and developing self love to get here, especially as this part of my identity intersects with my faith. These last few seasons of my life have been transformative for me in that way.”

Radden admitted that he “had a fear of losing people because of who I was,” but said his “loved ones’ responses showed me that unconditional love is just that, unconditional. So now I take …