After coming out of the closet publicly in early April, with the support of many of his basketball teammates, University of Massachusetts sophomore starter Derrick Gordon has now made another very public statement — he’s in a relationship! Or at least appears to be.
Gordon appeared on the red carpet of the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on the arm of 47-year-old “CSI” actor Gerald McCullouch. The athlete posted two photos of the pair on Instagram:
“Unforgettable event…Always Cherish every moment!!! @geraldmccullouch #glaadawards #BETRUE,” Gordon wrote.
On another photo, Gordon’s caption read: “A night that I will never forget and a night that I didnt want to end…It was an awesome night.THANK YOU GLAAD…@geraldmccullouch …@glaad
#Epicnight #betrue #loveislove.”
The GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) Media Awards featured a noteworthy performance by Kylie Minogue and honored Star Wars legend George Takei, but it was the appearance of Gordon and McCullouch as a couple, with a nearly 25-year age difference, that is making headlines around the globe.
So far, there has been no formal statement addressing their relationship.