Josh Gad says he ‘never once’ played Beauty and the Beast character LeFou as gay: ‘If I were gay, I’m sure I’d be pissed’

Josh Gad in Beauty and the Beast (Image: Disney)

Josh Gad has revealed he “never once” played his character LeFou in the 2017 live action remake of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast as gay.

This comes despite Beauty and the Beast stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens appearing on the cover of Attitude ahead of what director Bill Condon called Disney’s first ever “exclusively gay moment” – involving Gad’s character – before the film’s release.

Viewers were led to believe, LeFou, the right-hand man to Gaston – played in the film by Luke Evans – had an unrequited crush on his friend.

“I didn’t want to suddenly throw the weight of sexuality on this character” – Josh Gad

Speaking in his new memoir In Gad We Trust, the Frozen star

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