British-American singer-songwriter Bishop Briggs hit the headlines after the singer won The Masked Singer this May, breaking all the records. Her performance in Medusa attire left everyone speechless. But many remained stunned after the mask was removed, as nobody expected that Bishop Briggs would be behind the mask. While her fiery performance stole the show, many seemed curious to know more about Bishop Briggs and her sexuality. Her style and appearance undoubtedly created a buzz around the internet, leaving fans wondering whether Bishop Briggs is gay. Is Bishop Briggs gay for real? Let’s see!
Who Is Bishop Briggs?
Born on July 18, 1992, in London, Sarah Grace McLaughlin aka Bishop Briggs, moved to Tokyo with her family when Bishop was just four. There she performed for the first time in karaoke and realized she wanted to be a performer. It later inspired her to pursue a music career, and she started songwriting at the age of 7 and started performing for her family. Her passion for music led her to Hong Kong at age 10, where she attended Hong Kong International School. After graduation, she moved to Los Angeles again and attended the Musicians Institute.
After relocating, she played her song all over the city and eventually recorded her first single in 2015. Soon her debut track climbed the charts and entered the top 13 on the Billboard Twitter Emerging Artist charts and the top 30 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. The following year she returned with her another single, which was a commercial success and peaked at #1 on the charts. Soon she returned with back-to-back tracks that turned out fruitful for her. In fact, Bishop Briggs covered the track “Never Tear Us Apart” for the film Fifty Shades Freed.
However, her music changed with time. While her previous tracks had spicy vibes, her latest music was completely different. She released several songs in 2021 in response to the death of her manager and older sister, Kate McLaughlin. She died from ovarian cancer, and Bishop Briggs paid her tribute with her music. However, her latest songs broke all the records and also featured in Times Square. Recently, Bishop Briggs won The Masked Singer Season 9, making her the first British singer winner in the show’s history.
Fans Doubted: Is Bishop Briggs Gay?
Bishop Briggs is known for her sassy music and looks, making her stand out. However, it also attracted several Bishop Briggs’ gay rumors leading many to wonder about her sexuality. It all started back in 2018 when Bishop Briggs decided to chop her hair and turn bald. Soon it led to several speculations as many started guessing that her sexual orientation was behind such a massive step. It quickly led people to bombard her comment section with questions like is Bishop Briggs gay?
Despite this, Bishop Briggs decided to stay mum. She never commented on Bishop Briggs’ gay rumors. But as per the source, Bishop Briggs chopped her hair because someone closer to her was fighting cancer. So in order to support that person, Bishop Briggs decided to shave her head for two consecutive years. The time also changed her appearance as instead of wearing her usual outfits, Bishop Briggs picked some men’s T-shirts, which also turned out as a game-changing period for her.
She has openly discussed how her appearance impacted her artistic expression several times. It has brought a revolution in her music and her career. It also helped her to develop a deeper connection with her music and style. Further, the singer broke all the social norms by shaving her head, implying beauty originates within, challenging all the standard norms. So were Bishop Briggs’ gay rumors a hoax? Although the singer hasn’t addressed the rumors, she is straight and happily married.
Who Is Bishop Briggs’ Partner?
Well, all the Bishop Briggs’ gay rumors appeared fake, as the singer is happily married to the lead vocalist Landon Jacobs of Sir Sly, the indie rock band. While Bishop Briggs never revealed how she met Landon, the couple tied the knot in 2022 after being together for four years. But the amazing part is Bishop proposed to Landon. She took the initiative to propose to her partner, inspired by the memories of women proposing in Ireland. Bishop Briggs got down on one knee and proposed to Landon with a heartfelt speech.
The moment took place in Big Bear, California. A few months later, Bishop and Landon welcomed their son. However, they haven’t yet disclosed their son’s name. But the family continues to explore the world together, which can be seen through Bishop Briggs’s social media. As for Sir Sly, the band was formed in 2012 by Landon, Hayden Coplen, and Jason Suwito. As the lead vocalist, Landan dedicated a decade to capturing the audience with his amazing vocals. Later they gained international fame from their track “Gold,” featured in Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag.
Well, it suggests Bishop Briggs is straight and not into any woman. So all Bishop Briggs’ gay rumors were baseless. What do you think? Is Bishop Briggs ready to release another album soon? Comment down your thoughts below. This is all for now. Stay tuned. TechRadar247 will keep you updated.
