LOS ANGELES — Latin singing sensation Ricky Martin is facing fresh speculation over his sexuality after his good friend, skin care specialist Ole Henriksen, "outed" the star in a recent magazine interview.
Henriksen was being interviewed by gay Swedish magazine Salonk when he made the comment about the "Livin' La Vida Loca's" sexual preference.
Henriksen tells Salonk, "He (Martin) is a bit more open about it (his homosexuality) these days than he used to be... I don't know if he has a boyfriend."
When asked who he'd choose to spend a romantic holiday with, Henriksen replied, "I'd go for Stig Tofting (ex Danish soccer player), but since he's straight, I'd say my client Ricky Martin."
Despite years of speculation, the hip-swinging Latino heartthrob has never publicly confirmed or denied if he is straight or gay. Over the course of his career, Martin has yet to be publicly linked to any women.
The spa businessman says Martin used to be hesitant about his sexuality because of his sex status symbol. The 35-year-old singer, who successfully evolved from a member of the boy band, Menudo, to a solo bum-shaking artist, is extremely popular with female fans.
"It's difficult for artists, women, as well as men, who need to sell lots of records to be open about their sexuality," says Henriksen.
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