Perez Hilton on outing

He is undoubtedly an internet phenomenon - the overweight, unattractive nobody who became the toast of Hollywood.

The first real gossip columnist of the 21st century, Perez Hilton has also shown a pechant for speculating on the sexuality of movie stars and teen idols.

In a recent interview he has claimed that outing people is a noble cause and, more shockingly, that his behaviour is actually designed to make Americans more accepting of gay people.

“In the UK, it’s OK to be gay - and not just Elton or Ian McKellen but other stars such as Will Young and Matt Lucas. And I don’t see why it’s OK there but not in America."

Errr, mark your emails EXPLAINING AMERICA and send them to Perez@PerezHilton.com

Hilton has recently been claiming he snogged hot singer John Mayer, who called his claims "ridiculous."