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15 December 2025

“Among our friends, we’re rare in that we don’t have an
open relationship. It’s just something we discussed very
early on, and he’s all I need, and I’m all he needs. Also,
I think, we’re both…well, I’m jealous, so that wouldn’t work
at all. He doesn’t like to admit that he is, but I think he is, too.”
– Nate Berkus on his relationship with Jeremiah Brent. I have SO
many questions…the first of which is, I’d like to meet their friends!

Will America ever be ready for a gay dating show? Logo tried to coax the masses into watching one back in 2016. Here’s how I summed it up at the time: “When I look back on my life, I suspect I’ll regret every moment spent watching Logo’s reality dating show Finding Prince Charming.” What the powers that be somehow missed (or perhaps not) was that their wealthy interior designer suitor was actually a medium-priced hooker. Robert (said suitor) was also known to send paramours such questionable items in the mail as used condoms, pubic hair, and undergarments of dubious cleanliness. And then there’s this detail I reported: “Once there are videos of you drinking someone’s semen out of a used condom or shoving a shampoo bottle up your ass, I think you’ve lost the right to the holier-than-thou attitude.” Those columns (complete with photos and videos) are archived on BillyMasters.com.

Back to Finding Prince Charming – you throw a bunch of hot gay men in a house, you’ve got to expect some hanky and/or panky. That brings us to Chad Spodick – an unfortunate name for a very sexy man. He quit the show dramatically in week six after some explosive behavior one might now consider foreshadowing. He did return for the reunion show, where we learned that he slept with one contestant on his first night in the house, and attempted to sleep with the guy who ended up winning the show – which I think puts him ahead of the suitor. Well, boys will be boys. After the taping, he wrote the following on social media:

“Since the word ‘authentic’ was used so many times on the show Finding Prince Charming by that fraud of a bachelor, I think it’s time that someone takes heed to their own advice. How about being authentic that you’re still hooking? It’s been proven many times that you are…How about being authentic about the fact that you actively pursued me, Brandon, Eric and Paul right after the show wrapped. How about being authentic about seeing your Johns just before and AFTER the show finalized shooting. Oh, and last but definitely not least, how about that time you pursued me a DAY after you were with Eric to try and hook up with me in Chicago during market days after saying you were not with anyone. Just to be very clear, none of us knew about Roberts past and consequently, his present about being a rent boy.” It is kind of ironic that, in some ways, Chad was the moral center of a show that was almost completely devoid of any morals.

Fast forward nine years. Chad, still as handsome as ever, was making news – with his death. While his family withheld the manner of death due to the ongoing police investigation, Robert, as douchey as ever, wrote this: “Out of respect for his family, I am not going to speak on the cause of his passing, because it has not been confirmed publicly. What I do want to talk about is mental health awareness.” So, gee, what do you think caused Chad’s death? A pile-up on a highway? A freak accident involving an escaped animal from a zoo? Oh, wait – could it have something to do with his mental health? Robert ends his plea for us to all be better, kinder people by reiterating that he did not really know Chad, didn’t keep up with him, and didn’t sleep with him. Great – so at least we can now cross “contagious disease” off the list of potential causes of death. Thanks, Robert. Buh-Bye!

Of course, it turned out that Chad had taken his own life. What does this tell us? That everyone has problems. The quiet ones, the boisterous ones, the fat ones, the fit ones, the douchey ones, and everything in between. None of us know what challenges anyone else has. But we do know one thing – there’s more to everyone than meets the eye. And I’ll bet you dimes to donuts, the prettier they are to the eye, the less you know about them. Here’s something we found out – Chad was helping support his mother. What better tribute than to check out the GoFundMe page set up to raise money for funeral costs and his mom’s support. We’ll link to it on our website. I’m sure we all eagerly await news of Robert’s donation.

Todrick Hall describes himself as “newly single”. And he’s posted a handwritten list called Future Man Requirements: “1) Funny – needs a sense of humor, 2) Spontaneous; 3) Someone who can articulate how they feel and what I can do to be a better partner for them; 4) Someone loyal that I can trust to tell me even when they fuck up or when I have; 5) Talented or driven at what they do. Must be passionate about something; 6) Aligned morally & ethically; 7) Someone who pushes me to try new things and be a better version of myself; 8) Must love musical theatre; 9) Must be empathetic & try to understand the black experience if they’re not black; 10) Self Awareness – nothing is worse than someone who can’t read the room.” I don’t know about you, but this list rules me OUT!

Frankie Grande is also on the prowl for couplings of diverse duration. Sporting some wind-blown locks while talking to podcast host Tracy E. Gilchrist, he made a startling statement: “Why are we shaming power bottoms? You tops need them. We serve a purpose in the community. It is in the name. Power. Power is in the name. Power bottom.” Oh, I have no doubt he serves. I’m sure he’s served more than McDonald’s!

Dancing With The Stars always raises one’s profile. But who would have expected to find Andy Richter at an LA Kings game on the KissCam…with DWTS pro Alan Bernsten! I should mention that Andy’s dancing pro was Emma Slater, who is romantically linked with Alan. She was sitting beside them at the game. Cheering from behind was Richter’s wife, Jennifer Herrera Richter. She was probably thinking of Alan, “Better him than me!”

You all know that Matt Rogers is currently romantically linked with Fraser Olender. During BravoCon, Olender was rushed to a Vegas hospital on November 16^th for an undisclosed ailment. Then on December 5^th, Olender posted this on Instagram: “A few weeks ago I was rushed to hospital due to severe chest pains and difficulties breathing. Following this, I spent a week in London hospitals seeing specialists to identify the cause and possible damage of the incident. To keep it simple – I had vape poisoning, (an E-cigarette or Vaping-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI)) and I have never experienced fear or pain like it. Whatever was in my vape caused me to have a coronary artery vasospasm. Medically, that means the arteries supplying blood to my heart suddenly clamped down. That spasm reduced blood flow enough to cause an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), better known as a heart attack.” I always knew Matt Rogers broke a few hearts, but this is ridiculous. Fraser accompanied his post with photos of himself in the hospital. Even on death’s doorstep, he looks better than I have on my best day!

And just like that, time for more of Billy’s Holiday Gift Giving Suggestions. And what’s a new year without a new calendar? We used to spotlight those hot Orthodox monks and priests, but that damn vow of celibacy got in the way. Then it was the lads from the Warwick Rowing Team, who later became Worldwide Roar, and eventually BarefootMen.com. Then they disappeared. Enter the always-dependable Mark MacKillop, who has raised record-breaking bucks peddling his wares for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The eight-time highest fundraiser for Broadway Bares has released his 2026 calendar which is not only pleasing to the eye but supports a good cause. And who wouldn’t want to get their stocking stuffed by MacKillop? Grab him by clicking here.

Recently, I’ve become aware of a talented tyke who is meshing art with nudity – and what’s wrong with that? The artist in question is Cody Gene, who has the most delightful Instagram feed and seems to be genuinely sweet – although I’ve been wrong before. He also enjoys showing off his rockin’ bod, so I’m already a fan. In addition to his paintings, he also has a line of stickers – should you be into that kinda thing. Each one features one of his delightful doodles along with sayings like “Nothing Moves Without You”, “You Have The Power”, “Be A Hero”, and other positive plaudits. Check out his talent at CodyGene.com. As usual, feel free to mention Billy sent you.

When I’m promoting stickers, we’ve definitely come to the end of yet another column. I must confess, I was never one of those sticker people. But when the artist looks like Cody, I’m certainly happy to check ‘em out. You can look at all sorts of things sticking out on www.BillyMasters.com – the site that lives to serve…just not as much as Mr. Grande. If you have a question for me, send it along to Billy@BillyMasters.com and I promise to get back to you before Frankie installs golden arches above his boudoir. So, until next time, remember, one man’s filth is another man’s bible.

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