Jo Soaps as we pay tribute to the out-and-proud gay primetime TV stars and daytime actors.
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10 GAY, BISEXUAL & QUEER SOAP OPERA STARS WHO ARE OUT — & OUTSTANDG
10 Gay, Bisexual & Queer Soap Opera Stars * gay uk soap actors *
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