Billy Bush Details Ricky Martin Interview Incident

Billy Bush reflected on a difficult early 2000s interview in which he upset Ricky Martin by directly asking about his sexuality before Martin had publicly come out. Bush stated that both fan curiosity and previous media questioning, notably from Barbara Walters, influenced his decision to raise the topic. Martin responded angrily, called Bush a 'piece of garbage,' and walked off the set. Bush later apologized, with Martin explaining the personal difficulty of the subject and ultimately accepting the apology. Bush described the incident as his most uncomfortable and transformative professional moment, stressing the importance of empathy and caution when interviewing about personal issues. Martin eventually came out as gay in 2010.