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Celebrities React to Cancelation of Sirius OutQ
Several celebrities tweeted their disappointment at the loss of Sirius XM's LGBT channel.
Jase Peeples
February 12 2016 10:38 AM EST
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When Out broke the news Wednesday that SiriusXM OutQ, SiriusXM Satellite Radio's LGBT channel, was being canceled, the Twittersphere erupted with fans mourning the loss of the only channel available on satellite radio that specifically highlighted LGBT interests and issues.
Sirius XM's initial announcement stated that the channel would be removed from the satellite service as of Saturday and the streaming service next Thursday with popular programs as The Frank DeCaro Show, also featuring Doria Biddle, signing off at the end of the week. But then Sirius XM unceremoniously pulled the plug early without explanation why shows like DeCaro's -- which has aired for 12 years -- were denied their final farewell.
In the days since the first announcement, several celebrities have voiced via social media both outrage and shock over the cancellation and supportive messages thanking the various hosts for their years of service to the LGBT population.
\u201cLamenting the loss of @frankdecaroshow . Say it isn't so! Your NU gang is proud to know you.@SieJames\u201d— Denis O'Hare (@Denis O'Hare) 1455241472
\u201cWTF @SIRIUSXM ? This is how you honor 12 years of entertainment? @frankdecaroshow is the best! https://t.co/8CjDi8NJtE\u201d— Jonny McGovern (@Jonny McGovern) 1455225952
\u201cHey @SiriusXM - why are you taking away the OutQ channel? I'm a longtime subscriber and fan. Really bums me out.\u201d— Ross Mathews (@Ross Mathews) 1455231758
\u201c@helloross @SIRIUSXM same!!! I'm gonna miss @frankdecaroshow\u201d— Ross Mathews (@Ross Mathews) 1455231758
\u201cThere's a channel dedicated to Jimmy Buffet songs, but not LGBT issues? Is the JimmyBuffet community more deserving? https://t.co/1BNuYQPbUn\u201d— Ross Mathews (@Ross Mathews) 1455240289
\u201cSo disappointed that Sirius has decided to end Out Q radio. Especially sad for my friends Frank DeCaro and Doria... https://t.co/wyeFJnDQeU\u201d— Miss Coco Peru (@Miss Coco Peru) 1455231248
\u201cI always had a blast as a guest on the @frankdecaroshow with @DoriaBiddle and I'm sad to see it go. BOOOO @SIRIUSXM @OutQ\u201d— Sarah Thyre (@Sarah Thyre) 1455243783
\u201cDevastated by the cancellation of the @frankdecaroshow featuring @DoriaBiddle I stumbled onto the show last year and fell in love with it...\u201d— Tom (T.J.) Wait (@Tom (T.J.) Wait) 1455236205
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