Podcast: Tyson Beckford, Will & Grace, The Amazing Race And More

Who wants to hear me talk on this week’s headlines?

• NBC, having already given the green light to the Will & Grace reboot, wants even more
• I’ve got a favorite on this season’s The Amazing Race, and I bet you will, too
• New Mexico says “no” to so-called ex-gay therapy
• Nebraska finally scrubs it's anti-LGBT adoption stance
• International supermodel and actor Tyson Beckford talks with me about his residency in Las Vegas as the Celebrity Guest Host for the world famous Chippendales.

All that and more on this episode of The Randy Report. Hit the play button below :)

Hunky Seth Tyler From "The Amazing Race"

Easily the hottest reason to watch Season 29 of CBS’s The Amazing Race is contestant Seth Tyler.

The openly gay 37 year-old is a public information officer and LGBTQ liaison for the Bellevue Police Department, outside of Seattle. Before that he was apparently a motorcycle cop for 8 years.

Grrrrrr....

Check out his official Amazing Race interview below, plus some woofy pics from his Instagram account.

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Arm day done! Thanks for the spot @trev_walker @muscleriffic

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Las Vegas: Meet your new "Matchelor" Chippendales' James Davis

Las Vegas radio station Mix 94.1 is holding it's second season of their on-air competition "The Matchelor."

The campaign is designed to find women to be a part of a weekly competition with eliminations happening every week (just like the Bachelor) that culminates in making a "match" with James Davis of the Chippendales and The Amazing Race.

James Davis is a huge fan favorite in the Chippendales show at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino.  In the Chippendales show, in addition to showing off this hard-bodied stud, he plays live guitar during the production.

For detail on how you can apply to become James' "match" - click here.

By the way - why stop with only one calendar shot of James?

Survivor: Ethan Zohn & Jenna Morasca announce break up

People Magazine is reporting Survivor winners Ethan Zohn and Jenna Morasca have decided to end their long-time relationship:

"It is with much consideration and a heavy heart that we are announcing that after 10 years of a loving relationship, the decision was made to move on without each other," the couple said in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE Monday morning.

"We will carry with us the memories of a relationship grounded in love, laughter, support and friendship," the statement continued. "We have experienced some of life's greatest joys and toughest challenges together and our decision to be apart can never diminish that. We want to thank everyone for their support and we ask that our privacy be respected as we move forward."

Morasca, 32, and Zohn, 38, have gone through an emotional journey over the years since meeting as winners of Survivor. She won Survivor: Amazon while he won Survivor: Africa. They also competed together on The Amazing Race, and starred on their own show, Everyday Health.

Most memorably, Zohn chronicled his very moving battle with Hodgkins lymphoma here on PEOPLE.com – from diagnosis to remission to its return in 2011. He underwent a stem-cell transplant in February 2012, and through it all, Morasca was by his side as both were outspoken supporters of cancer survival and detection. Zohn even ran the New York City marathon in 2011 in support of a cure.

AMAZING RACE contestants to 12 year old - "It Gets Better"

Amazing Race winners The Beekman Boys says they've received more than 8,000 letters of congratulations from various fans. One of them happened to be from a woman who says her son Colin is gay and bullied:

“I’m sure you guys are way too busy to read this, but I want you to know how inspirational you two are to my 12 year old son. He is gay and is dealing with bullying and harassment in middle school. It’s so hard to see him going through this, and sometimes the “It Gets Better” message is lost on a 12 year old who feels that middle school will never end…We cheered you on every Sunday night and agonized every time you had difficulties. My son was so incredibly thrilled when you two won last night (as was I!). Thank you for helping him see that not only DOES it get better, it gets AMAZING.” 

In response, Brent and Josh asked each of the teams on this year's show to send a message of support to Colin, and all of them did so.

Team Chippendales of Amazing Race - Jaymes Vaughan & James Davis

Interview with "silver medalists" Team Chippendales of THE AMAZING RACE

 

Join Candi & I as we chat with Team Chippendales - James Davis & Jaymes Vaughan of The Amazing Race.

We discuss winning, losing, the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, what it's like to WATCH the race having run it.

Plus they share their plans to continue raising funds for Jaymes' father who is battling advanced stage  cancer.  To help Jaymes' dad, go to www.forgetcancernow.com  

 

The Amazing Race: Team Chippendales try synchronized swimming

LOL... I don't know why I think this is funny.

Bless these guys for giving it a good try - synchronized swimming is clearly not in their wheelhouse.

BUT it does give the TV audience a good opportunity to see the guys with less clothes on.

Go Team Chippendales!

The Amazing Race airs Sunday at 8/7c on CBS.

Team Chippendales on Access Hollywood with Billy Bush

Sexy reasons why Team Chippendales could win The Amazing Race

Gay.net, through thorough investigation, has assembled a photo array of proof that shows how and why James and Jaymes - Team Chippendales - really have what it takes to win The Amazing Race.

Here are just a few:

"The boys enjoy water sports"

"Jaymes knows how to find secret passages"

"Jaymes and James really know how to work a crowd"

"James can catch a subway in style"

"They know how to stay cool"

Check out 15 more reasons why Team Chippendales really has what it takes to go all the way at Gay.net

Don't miss episode 3 of The Amazing Race this Sunday

Note: Two 6'4" Chippendales do not fit in this mode of transportation...

The Amazing Race starts tonight! Go Team Chippendales!

Everyone knows I'm a big fan of THE AMAZING RACE. Haven't missed an episode of any season. Love it.

So, of course, I'm excited to see the new season and meet the teams, which were announced today. And lo, and behold, my favorite team already - Team Chippendales!  Scruffy, hunky guys - what's not to like?

Chippendale friends Jaymes Vaughan (left) and James Davis (right).  Here's their video package.

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The new season premieres Sunday, September 30 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network

Go to CBS.com to meet the rest of the teams.

Here is the full list of teams:

Name: Natalie Anderson
Age: 26
Hometown: Edgewater, N.J.
Current occupation: Physical Therapy Student

Name: Nadiya Anderson
Age: 26
Hometown: Edgewater, N.J.
Current occupation: Project Coordinator at Bridge2Peace
Connection: Twin Sisters


+++++

Name: Josh Kilmer-Purcell
Age: 43
Hometown: Sharon Springs, N.Y.
Current occupation: Goat Farmer/Advertising Executive/Author

Name: Brent Ridge
Age: 38
Hometown: Sharon Springs, N.Y.
Current occupation: Chief Executive Officer of Beekman 1802
Connection: Goat Farmers/Life Partners

+++++

Name: Rob French
Age: 46
Hometown: Boston, Ga.
Current occupation: Professional Monster Truck Driver

Name: Kelley Carrington-French
Age: 50
Hometown: Boston, Ga.
Current occupation: Professional Monster Truck Driver

+++++

Name: Trey Wier
Age: 23
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Current occupation: Land Consultant/Former College Athlete

Name: Alexis “Lexi” Beerman
Age: 22
Hometown: Dripping Springs, Texas
Current occupation: Clothing Designer
Connection: Dating

+++++

Name: James LoMenzo
Age: 53
Hometown: Burbank, Calif.
Current occupation: Professional Musician/
Former Band Member of White Lion and Megadeth

Name: Mark “Abba” Abbattista
Age: 45
Hometown: Denver, Colo.
Current occupation: Entertainment Lawyer
Connection: Friends

+++++

Name: Abbie Ginsberg
Age: 31
Hometown: Encinitas, Calif.
Current occupation: Dance Instructor/Choreographer

Name: Ryan Danz
Age: 35
Hometown: San Diego, Calif.
Current occupation: Financial Service Company Owner
Connection: Dating Divorcees

+++++

Name: Jaymes Vaughan
Age: 30
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nev.
Current occupation: Chippendales MC

Name: James Davis
Age: 27
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nev.
Current occupation: Chippendales Dancer
Connection: Chippendales Dancers/Best Friends

+++++

Name: Rob Scheer
Age: 52
Hometown: Ketchikan, Alaska
Current occupation: Lumberjack and Entrepreneur

Name: Sheila Castle
Age: 44
Hometown: Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
Current occupation: Retail Manager
Connection: Engaged

+++++

Name: Caitlin King
Age: 24
Hometown: Atlanta, Ga.
Current occupation: Special Ed Teacher

Name: Brittany Fletcher
Age: 25
Hometown: Chicago, Ill.
Current occupation: Medical Device Sales
Connection: Best Friends

+++++

Name: Gary Wojnar
Age: 52
Hometown: Livonia, Mich.
Current occupation: Substitute Teacher

Name: Will Chiola
Age: 53
Hometown: Dearborn Heights, Mich.
Current occupation: Substitute Teacher
Connection: Best Friends/Substitute Teachers

+++++

Name: Amy Purdy
Age: 32
Hometown: Summit County, Colo.
Current occupation: Motivational Speaker/Snowboarder
(Amy is a double amputee)

Name: Daniel Gale
Age: 36
Hometown: Summit County, Colo.
Current occupation: Executive Director
Connection: Dating On and Off

The Amazing Race premiere is coming!

Tune in for the season premiere on Sunday, August 30th at 8/7c only CBS!

Chippendales on The Amazing Race?

Queerty is reporting that two Chippendales may be racing around the world soon.

Apparently, Jaymes Vaughan and James Davis, who are real life best friends, may be a team on this fall's THE AMAZING RACE.  I don't know, but the cast of the next season will probably be announced in the next few weeks.

Queerty raises the issue of their sexuality being unknown.  Actually, I interviewed Jaymes Vaughan for QVegas Magazine last year for a cover story chronicling his coming out.  You can read some of that interview here.   James Davis, who I also know, is straight.

I'm a huge fan of THE AMAZING RACE - I never miss a season. I think it would be way cool for these guys to be a team. If so, I hope there's ample occasion for them to have to take their shirts off.

See James Davis' recent calendar shot below...

Jaymes Vaughan in QVegas Magazine

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Very proud to have written the cover story for this month's issue of QVegas Magazine featuring The Chippendales' Jaymes Vaughan and his coming out story.

Here's an excerpt of the article:

Vaughan recently released his first single – “Vampire” - as a solo recording artist. Out of several songs he’s written, he chose this song to be his first for a few reasons. “First, deep down inside, I’m like a five year old boy and I want to play a vampire. I’ve always loved vampire movies and vampire TV shows. So I’m thinking there would be a music video and I’ll get to play a vampire. And I did. For three days I was on the set of my upcoming music video with 72 people running around being a vampire.”

“Second, the song is about being in a situation where you can’t be yourself; where you can’t live a part of your life in the daylight; being in a relationship that I can’t share with my family.“

“Living in the light” is a concept that has recently played itself out in Vaughan’s real life the past few months. He recently came out to his family, and their acceptance coupled with the experience of hosting Las Vegas Pride this year, led him to make the decision to live his life in a more open manner, both personally and professionally.

“Hosting Gay Pride in Las Vegas this year, it was the first time I ‘got it.’ I got up on stage and finally understood what “pride” was about. It’s about being proud of your self and encouraging other people to be proud of themselves. The best, most reassuring thing that happened to me at Pride this year: when I came off stage, a little 12 year old boy came up to me and said ‘I want to do what you do.’ And I was like, that was all I wanted when I was a kid. I wanted someone to look up to.”

“I’m really excited about the possibilities of inspiring someone; the possibilities of changing perceptions. I hope to be able to take advantage of a platform so that my fourteen-year-old self that was sitting in Chesterfield County, Virginia, might find some hope. The fourteen year old that had no one to look up to; whose mama told him he better not be gay; whose church told him he was going to hell; whose best friend killed himself because he didn’t “fit in.” Because he didn’t have any hope. I thought for so long you had to cover up who you were to be successful. I’ve realized you can be more successful by being yourself.”

To read the rest, go to QVegas Magazine - THE source for LGBT news and information in Nevada.

Music video: "Vampire" - Jaymes Vaughan

Jaymes Vaughan, current lead singer and MC of the Chippendales in Las Vegas, released his first single "Vampire" and here's the music video.

Pretty impressive for a first release.

And of course, he's not bad to look at either.

:)