TikTok Star Grant Gibbs Apologizes for Outing Crumbl Cookies Co-Founder

TikTok star Grant Gibbs, known for his 'A Twink and a Redhead' page, issued a public apology after unintentionally outing Crumbl Cookies co-founder Sawyer Hemsley as gay through a series of viral videos. Gibbs initially speculated on Hemsley's sexuality in comedic content, which amassed millions of views, but later expressed regret for his actions and apologized directly to Hemsley, emphasizing he did not intend to out him in that manner. Hemsley subsequently came out publicly in his own words via Instagram, stating he wanted to share his story on his terms amid online speculation and harmful conversations. Gibbs acknowledged that speculating about Hemsley's sexuality was 'nasty' and apologized for contributing to the viral spread of the topic, while also expressing pride and support for Hemsley's openness. The incident sparked discussions on privacy and the impact of social media speculation on personal lives. Despite the controversy, Gibbs praised Hemsley's success and encouraged positivity around his coming out.