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Jerrod Carmichael comes out as gay in new special

Jerrod Carmichael’s new special “Rothaniel” details the comedian’s upbringing, weaving it together with his personal coming-out story. (Niklas Halle’n/AFP via Getty Images)

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(WGHP) — Popular comedian Jerrod Carmichael came out of the closet during his new stand-up special.

Jerrod Carmichael, best known for his comedy specials “Love at the Store” and “8,” as well as creating the semi-autobiographical sitcom “The Carmichael Show,” released his latest HBO special on Friday, April 1.

The new special — called “Rothaniel,” which is also Carmichael’s first name — details the comedian’s upbringing, weaving it together with his personal coming-out story.

“I’m trying to be very honest because my whole life was shrouded in secrets, and I figured the only route I haven’t tried was the truth,” Carmichael could be heard saying in a teaser HBO released ahead of the special. “So I’m saying everything.”

Carmichael was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and grew to prominence in the Los Angeles stand-up scene.

“Rothaniel” was directed by fellow comedian and Emmy-winner Bo Burnham, and can be streamed on HBOMax.

Carmichael will be hosting SNL on Saturday, April 2.

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