“GLAAD has learned from a source that wishes to remain anonymous that sponsors of the Stars on Ice Tour, which include Smuckers and IMG Entertainment, have refused to allow 3-time US National Champion and 2-time Olympian Johnny Weir to participate because they claim that he is ‘not family friendly.’”
Calling the 25-year-old “not family friendly” is just a veiled “jab at his perceived sexual orientation,” and that Wier is actually quite the family man, as he put his brother through college and financially supports his disabled father.
Though it’s unclear whether the skater even had any interest in participating, Weir, who is known for his flashy costumes, announced after the 2010 Vancouver games that he was taking a break from skating.
Weir has never publicly announced his sexual orientation.
