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Adam Lambert slams radio host Jackie O for gay jibe
© Gaye Gerard/Getty Images Radio host Jackie O.
Adam Lambert has hit out at Kiss FM's radio host Jackie O for perpetuating gay stereotypes.
The breakfast radio co-host implied that Lambert could pursue a relationship with singer Ricky Martin since the two are single and gay.
But Lambert wasn't amused.
"Don't do that, you're not allowed to do that," he told the Kyle and Jackie O show.
"That's so silly... 'Oh a gay guy and another gay guy, oh you must date', come on."
Jackie O tried to defend herself saying, "no there's more to it than that".
"Is there?" questioned Lambert.
Feeling like she needed to explain herself better, Jackie O tried to justify the comments by saying "you're both in the industry, you both understand each other's schedule, you're both hot... it would work".
"Well that's very sweet," Lambert replied insincerely.
Guest host Chrissie Swan knew exactly how Lambert felt, comparing the remark to when people say she should date older, fatter men because the two are "similar".
Being a good sport, Lambert stuck around on the radio show to field some questions from listeners, and to lambaste Prime Minster Tony Abbott for not accepting gay marriage.
"Come on dude, get with the picture," he said.
"I'm sure it will happen. I've always thought of Australia as such a progressive place, so liberal. The attitudes here from what I have experienced towards anybody who's alternative with their sexuality or lifestyle seems pretty open. So I'm sure it will come around soon."
Lambert, who rose to fame on American Idol in 2009, admits he's not a big fan of reality TV and says he prefers "scripted shows".
He is currently in Australia to promote his new album The Original High and upcoming tour of the same name, which will kick off in January.
He will perform his new single Ghost Town on the Nine Network's The Voice on Sunday - but without his signature smokey-eye look.
"The smokey eye is dead for me now," Lambert said defiantly.
* Tickets for Lambert's upcoming The Original High tour go on sale on August 7.