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September 14, 2012

Fox's X-Factor edits Britney Spears' former duet partner coming out as gay

Don Philip's voice no longer what it was when he sang with Spears

When Don Philip faced Britney Spears on this week's season premiere on Fox's The X Factor, he was asked what had happened to him in the 12 years since he has recorded a duet with the pop star and now TV show judge.

'At the time I didn't think I was worthy,’ Philip said of when he last saw Spears.

That's the part that TV viewers saw. What they didn't see was the rest of what he said: ‘I didn't think you thought it was okay that I am gay.’

Spears then said: ‘I think it is fine you are gay.’

September 14, 2012

Rejected X Factor contestant Don Philip says: 'They edited the gay out of me'

Britney Spears' former duet partner says the omission sends wrong message

Viewers of Fox's X Factor saw an emotional Don Philip break down this week after his disastrous audition in front of former duet partner Britney Spears and millions of television viewers.

June 19, 2012

Britney Spears meets old friend at X Factor audition, he comes out

Tearful reunion for Spears and former duet partner, as he tells her he’s gay

The new face of American X Factor Britney Spears had an emotional moment on Sunday when an old friend auditioned for the talent show in San Francisco.

Don Philip, who duetted with Spears 10 years ago, announced in front of thousands at the Oracle Arena that he is gay.

‘At the time I didn't think I was worthy,’ Philip said of when he last new Spears. ‘I didn't think you thought it was okay that I am gay.’