Caleb Shomo has publicly addressed recent speculation about his personal life, revealing in an emotional Instagram post that he is “a proudly gay man.”
The Beartooth singer shared that he has spent years struggling with his identity while dealing with depression, self-hatred, and the emotional weight reflected throughout the band’s music.
“There’s been a lot of speculation surrounding my personal life,” Shomo wrote. “I feel compelled to set the record straight before it affects those I love any further.”
He explained that much of Beartooth’s earlier music was rooted in his difficult religious upbringing and internal battles, admitting he often buried his feelings through alcohol rather than confronting them directly.
“I spent a decade burying feelings with alcohol,” he wrote. “When I finally stopped drinking and began exploring why I felt this way for so long, it led me toward reconciling with my sexuality and hopefully finding self-love.”
Shomo has been married to his wife, Fleur Shomo, for nearly 14 years. Following his announcement, she publicly voiced her support despite acknowledging the painful changes ahead for their family.
“I will always want to love, protect and support Caleb,” Fleur wrote on social media. “Our nearly 14 years of marriage was wonderful and full of adventure and love. Our story was a good one. And now it is done.”
She also encouraged fans to continue supporting her husband as he moves forward in this new chapter of his life.
The announcement has sparked an outpouring of support from fans, many praising Shomo for his honesty and vulnerability after years of openly addressing mental health struggles through his music.
