EXCLUSIVE: Former Eastenders actor John Partridge has claimed that homophobia is rife within the showbiz industry with acting roles much harder to get if you are out and queer View 3 Images John Partridge says he was rejected from one role because he played a "p**f" in Eastenders (Image: Daily Mirror)

John Partridge has claimed homophobia is rife in showbiz. The former EastEnders star thinks it’s tougher to get top acting roles if you’re gay. He said: “There aren’t that many roles for gay men in theatre, television or film. ‌

“Unfortunately even today you can’t name me one A-list movie star who is out and queer. People think because we are queer that we can’t play a straight character. They think the audience won’t believe the character. That’s homophobia." ‌

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