The Piano star Mika was told his music was ‘too gay’ by ‘brazen’ industry homophobes

Mika says he faced “blatant homophobia” when he first came onto the music scene. (Getty/Dave J Hogan)

The Piano judge Mika has opened up about being told his music was “too gay” as he dealt with homophobia in the early years of his career.

The “Grace Kelly” singer erupted onto the music scene back in 2007, but his ambiguous sexuality almost overshadowed his talent. 

Discussing his first few years in the music industry in a new interview with the i, Mika said he was often told: “We’d love to play this song, but it’s just a little too gay.”

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