I wonder why Danny didn't talk about his HIV positive status on the RW New Orleans reunion in 2022. It's not a secret and he does activist and outreach work for HIV awareness.
He did talk about it, but the producers chose not to air any of that footage. Instead, they chose to focus on Julie acting like a dumbass so they could get ratings. Danny did quite a few interviews where he discussed this.
Lord me too!! I cannot believe this is my first time seeing this. Danny and Paul's relationship was the highlight of my upper teen years ❤ Now I'm 39 and feeling like 17 watching this 🤣
I remember watching this special on MTV when it first aired. I thought Paul was really cute, but he didn't look anything like I always pictured him to. lol
This is kind of an example of the So called Streisand effect- the blurring certainly made me want to know what he looked like, even 22 yrs later- hence why I'm here
Paul was more secure than I ever could've been. Not only was Danny wildly adorable but he was living in one of the gayest cities in America -- and about to become famous.
Actually, Gen X changed everything, as they were the ones that had to deal with that mess. Gen Z just gets to live in the world we made for them. Bless.
@@tjordan78 Stop. GenX still labeled people. GenZ finally said ENOUGH is ENOUGH. From content on tv, social media etc. The spectrum is so broad. GenZ made it safe for trans Celebs and kids to be accepted as trans, gay, bi etc.
He enjoyed the game and noteriety. No one forced him to pose for the Advocate cover and other photo shoots, he could have been more incognito, but he didn't. I hope Paul doesn't regret ending the career he loved
Paul and Danny were such a great couple; only reason I watched that season of Real World! Too bad they broke up later due to Danny cheating on Paul (if I remember reading about that, correctly...sigh/groan) and to make things even worse, Danny was later diagnosed with HIV☹️☹️☹️
Omggg I loved them on thee BEST season of the real world when I was a kid! That season inspired a lot in me and seeing Danny’s story helped me out as well! Soo sad to hear about Danny 😞
@@nehsangbong7259 a time where things were not shoved into peoples faces, when music was not just constant “rap” or white washed rap. A time where hollywood was not shoving mixed raced families down peoples throats, 2 dads, or 2 moms. Or constant talk of racism when its not prevalent in a situation. The netflix show clickbait is a perfect example.
I served during “don’t ask don’t tell,” and the paranoia and anxiety was so extreme. I was always looking over my shoulder and rumors surrounded the base and I would have so many people asking me questions. I denied them as well. I honorably separated after one term. Thankful that the regulations have changed and you can now openly serve. 🫶🏽
Paul is gorgeous.
Paul is hoooootttttt ! He’s got that Chris Cornell from Soundgarden thing going on
Very THAT!!
He didn’t age well
He looks nothing like this now. I was shocked at how different he looked 😬
He looks terrible now! Has a cheap pimp look. Don't marry for looks folks!
@@staceyroberts3468 It's from STRESS.
Did you watch the Real World Homecoming?
I wonder why Danny didn't talk about his HIV positive status on the RW New Orleans reunion in 2022. It's not a secret and he does activist and outreach work for HIV awareness.
He did talk about it, but the producers chose not to air any of that footage. Instead, they chose to focus on Julie acting like a dumbass so they could get ratings. Danny did quite a few interviews where he discussed this.
This is the MTV I miss. News that matters.
Lord me too!! I cannot believe this is my first time seeing this. Danny and Paul's relationship was the highlight of my upper teen years ❤ Now I'm 39 and feeling like 17 watching this 🤣
When I saw Paul on the new Homecoming...ohh😮
I remember loving them when I was a kid😍
I watched the show just to see Danny and Paul ❤️❤️
Their scenes together changed my life.
5 million views for a show on MTV is wild. That will never happen again
Because MTV is complete trash now.
@@JB-pl1iu No, because fewer people watch linear TV now thanks to the internet
It was a different time.
I remember watching this special on MTV when it first aired. I thought Paul was really cute, but he didn't look anything like I always pictured him to. lol
jobiec420 took the words out of my mouth
He looks allmost exactly how I pictured him - he's a little skinnier than I imagined.
Danny is so beautiful.
They both are right?! Super dreamy couple!!
Hey is it 2022 and i just seeing un-blurred Paul. He is 🔥
awesome guys.....best to u both in ur life adventures.
The sneaking around that they did back then never would have worked now with social media and smartphones. He would have been outed very quickly.
This is kind of an example of the So called Streisand effect- the blurring certainly made me want to know what he looked like, even 22 yrs later- hence why I'm here
6:59 What song is that playing in the background!!? 😢
Melissa is so beautiful and I can't believe people use to dress like Matt and it was trendy.
Lol I dressed like Matt, it was a vibe 😌
It was a vibrant, colorful time.
Paul was more secure than I ever could've been. Not only was Danny wildly adorable but he was living in one of the gayest cities in America -- and about to become famous.
This was so sad. Gen Z is changing it all for good. ❤️
Actually, Gen X changed everything, as they were the ones that had to deal with that mess. Gen Z just gets to live in the world we made for them. Bless.
Gen X was already accepting, but it was our parents who fought us tooth and nail to maintain the status quo.
@@tjordan78 Stop. GenX still labeled people. GenZ finally said ENOUGH is ENOUGH. From content on tv, social media etc. The spectrum is so broad. GenZ made it safe for trans Celebs and kids to be accepted as trans, gay, bi etc.
Looking forward to seeing how/why it ended...
I usually can’t stand gay couples loving all over each other constantly for fuckall but they seem to reeally care about each other
Paul is fine 🔥. Danny has good tastes
What a gorgeous couple!
He enjoyed the game and noteriety. No one forced him to pose for the Advocate cover and other photo shoots, he could have been more incognito, but he didn't. I hope Paul doesn't regret ending the career he loved
Dear uploader, can you please turn on the subtitles?
Paul looks so different in those old pictures. He definitely got hotter. He looks soo much like Santiago Cabrera. Wow
Unfortunately now he looks pretty bad. He didn't age well at all.
What’s the song in the background at 7:31
Uncle Cracker;; You make me smile
Coldplay- In my Place
@@avablue1 thank you 😊
@@avablue1 wait, what about 6:59 anybody knows what song is that playing in the background!!? 😢
@@Me-ks6eu it’s ‘in my place’ by Coldplay
Gorgeous guys.
Paul and Danny were such a great couple; only reason I watched that season of Real World! Too bad they broke up later due to Danny cheating on Paul (if I remember reading about that, correctly...sigh/groan) and to make things even worse, Danny was later diagnosed with HIV☹️☹️☹️
Where did you read that from😱
Omggg I loved them on thee BEST season of the real world when I was a kid! That season inspired a lot in me and seeing Danny’s story helped me out as well! Soo sad to hear about Danny 😞
He was diagnosed in 2011 but came forward in 2018.
ew.com/tv/2018/11/20/real-world-danny-roberts-living-with-hiv/
Damn Paul is fine
That’s sad. HIV is not a death sentence anymore though. Still sad though.
Is it just me, I think he favors Paul Walker?!?
Pail is stunning 🤩
How long did it last?
Quite a few years, I think.
Yes, 8 years they were together. Danny then married Wes Pereria, and they divorced but did parent a child. Shared custody now.
Loved Danny and Paul’s relationship Paul is actually good looking . No homo there
I actually hated RW: New Orleans, simply because of this right here, and then when they showed his face, I was like, “OH MY GOD!”
Hottest couple ever!
He's aight
Back when TV was white. I miss it :(
And gay
What?
@@hasgoodles7807 TV now is very “urbanized”. Mainly focus on rap music etc.
You mean back when TV was racist and not diverse? Yeah you're a proud racist man aren't you? 👏🏽👏🏽
@@nehsangbong7259 a time where things were not shoved into peoples faces, when music was not just constant “rap” or white washed rap. A time where hollywood was not shoving mixed raced families down peoples throats, 2 dads, or 2 moms. Or constant talk of racism when its not prevalent in a situation. The netflix show clickbait is a perfect example.
I served during “don’t ask don’t tell,” and the paranoia and anxiety was so extreme. I was always looking over my shoulder and rumors surrounded the base and I would have so many people asking me questions. I denied them as well.
I honorably separated after one term. Thankful that the regulations have changed and you can now openly serve. 🫶🏽