Lance says that Reichen is “supportive,� however, it looks as though Reichen is more interested in supporting himself than Lance. According to an insider, "Reichen forced Lance to come out just at the same time he has a book coming out so he could ride the publicity wave. He is a big gay activist and very controlling. He wants Lance to give up his straight friends and do whatever he tells him to.�

Bass has many straight friends in his inner circle, including fellow former ‘N Sync member, Joey Fatone, and actresses Jamie Lynn Sigler and Shannon Elizabeth. Is Lance ready to give up his friends for his man? Time will tell.