Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo has publicly come out as gay in an Instagram message to fans. Multiple outlets report that the singer wrote, “I am a proudly gay man,” and said the revelation follows a long period of “unpacking and reckoning” with his sexuality. Shomo also describes how he spent years burying feelings with alcohol and, after choosing to stop drinking and focus on understanding himself, says he reaches a “direct path” toward reconciling with his identity.
The announcement comes amid months of speculation about his personal life, with some coverage noting discussion surrounding the band’s earlier work, including the single “Free,” and subsequent backlash. Several outlets also mention Shomo’s marriage: he has been married for 14 years to his wife, Fleur, which outlets say she responds to with support following his announcement. Reports frame the message as both personal and reflective, drawing connections between his identity and broader struggles with mental health, including depression.
