Manti Te’o finally appeared on camera today, for the first time since his girlfriend hoax went public, making one thing VERY clear to Katie Couric: He is not gay. Manti Te’o Interview: I’m Not Gay! Asked by the host about his sexuality – because some have speculated this might explain why Te’o would invent a woman named Lennay Kekua – Te’o was explicit in his response to the question of whether or not he’s a homosexual: “No. Far from it. FAR FROM IT.” Watch this offended response above and then scroll down for more interview highlights… Te’o showed Couric the Tweet sent by Ronaiah Tuiasosopo, which took responsibility for the scam and read: “I completely accept the consequences to the pain I’ve caused and it’s important that you know the entire truth before anyone else.” Te’o on the admission by Tuiasosopo that HE was on every phone call: “It didn’t sound like a man… if he somehow made that voice, that’s an incredible talent.” Manti released voicemails left for him by “Lennay.” Why didn’t Te’o report Kekua’s phone call on December 6 immediately, after learning something here was very much amiss? “I was scared and I didn’t know what to do.” What does he think of his NFL draft status? “That I don’t know… Whatever happens happens… I hope and pray that good happens.” So, what do you think? Was Manti Te’o the complete victim of a hoax? Yes, the poor guy! No, he was in on it! View Poll »
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Manti Te’o to Katie Couric: I’m Not Gay!
