Ex Scream Play on E! host Matt Iseman will be joining Akbar Gbajabiamila and sideline reporter Zuri Hall on season 14 of the American Ninja Warrior.
He is a comedian, actor, and television host well-known for being the only winner of The New Celebrity Apprentice (2017).
Besides that, people know Matt as the play-by-play announcer of American Ninja Warrior. The 14th season of the NBC competition series begins on 6 June 2022 at 8 pm ET.
As the show lowered the age requirement of the ninjas to 15, it saw the participation of young teenagers, including 15-year-old Lilah Nathison. Other contestants competing for the top prize of $1 million include Lindsay Eskildsen, Antwon Reeves, Mack Roesch, Justin Andelin, and others.
No, Matt Iseman Is Not Gay
Physician turned comedian Matt Iseman is not gay.
Nonetheless, many people online question his sexuality. The origin of the rumors is the 14 February 2017 tweet of Emmy-winning television star and tastemaker Carson Kressley, which had the caption @mattiseman and I leave on the gay cruise on the am!.
It sparked debates among the people. Whatsmore, Matt decided to appear on RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race in 2020 and even won $20K for the Arthritis Foundation.
However, his Instagram post after his participation was probably the most shocking one for the people online. He shared his picture and wrote, “just sitting here with my rod in my hand.” He additionally expressed thanks to his Drag Mama, Kim Chi, and Bryan Watkins.
These two acts were the reasons behind the gay rumors. However, the TV personality hasn’t accepted any of the claims.
Matt Iseman Does Not Have A Partner- Has He Always Been Single?
The comedian & the actor Matt Iseman isn’t in a relationship now.
The only partners we know are his American Ninja Warrior reporting ones, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall. Akbar is happily married to Chrystal Gbaja-Biamila, while Zuri’s boyfriend is Mettin Copier.
Nonetheless, Matt has had a girlfriend in the past. His then-partner even appeared on his YouTube channel. The video in question dropped on 9 November 2016, which revealed the first name as Joe.
Moreover, he humorously portrayed him as an expert in making things work with his special someone under the same roof.
Besides that, Matt has acknowledged himself as having a girlfriend in some of his deleted tweets. Further, it seems like he doesn’t have any plans on spending his life single, as he said that he wanted to get “married” to reach the milestone of his parents. It was in 2013.
Matt Iseman Ring Confusion Explained
Matt Iseman wears a ring in a ring on his right ring finger much time.
According to his website, he isn’t married but also single. Though the ring finger isn’t linked to marriage, there has been confusion among the people regarding his marital life.
Matt’s battle with rheumatoid arthritis seems to be the reason for the ring. One study suggests that a gold ring on a finger causes less articular erosion.
Furthermore, he once told NIH MedlinePlus Magazine that arthritis began in his right index finger and spread to his feet, back, and neck.