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Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo Comes Out as Gay to Wife

Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo just revealed one of the most vulnerable moments of his life — telling his wife he’s gay. And yeah, it was as awkward as it sounds.

The musician opened up about the “really difficult” conversation, admitting he’d been suppressing his sexuality for years. “I kept it at bay,” Shomo explained, describing how he finally had to be honest with his spouse about who he really is. The talk didn’t come easy, but it was necessary.

Shomo didn’t dive into all the messy details, but the fact that he’s talking about it at all? That’s huge. This is the kind of stuff people keep locked away forever, and he’s choosing to share it publicly. His wife’s reaction wasn’t detailed, but the couple is clearly navigating this journey together.

It’s a pretty big deal for a rock musician to come out and be this candid about the internal struggle. Shomo’s basically saying what a lot of people feel but never say out loud.

Based on reporting from Page Six.