When I was a teenager, I rushed home from school every day to watch General Hospital so I could see Ricky Martin in his role as bartender, Miguel Morez. By the time he became a big musical hype in the States with “Livin’ La Vida Loca” the novelty for me wore off, but I admit, I still thought he was smokin’ hot, just like all the other chicas.

There has always been speculation about Martin’s sexuality, but in truth it didn’t stop the ladies from going ga-ga every time he came out with a new hit video.

Martin recently revealed his homosexuality on his official website and blog, which oddly enough is unavailable today for viewing. In related news, Martin admitted that for years, his management advised him not to announce his sexuality, as it could potentially damage his career.

There comes a time in every man’s life when he realizes honesty is the best policy, especially when that man has children. Martin, now a father to twin boys, felt that being truthful and proud of his sexuality was an important step for him to take as a father. He also noted that he wasn’t worried about how the news would affect his musical career, or his place in the spotlight.

Hopefully, for those interested, the webmaster at his official site will get the post back on the front page, so interested fans can read his heartfelt blog post.