Beverly McClellan, who is competing to
win NBC's reality series The Voice, says in a
cover story with lesbian glossy She
that her girlfriend is her heart.
McClellan is among the three openly gay
contestants remaining after eight weeks of competition. Also gay are
Seattle resident Vicci Martinez, 26, and Nakia, 36. Strong
performances have kept the three in the running even as 20
contestants were eliminated, sparking hope that the show's first
season winner might be an openly gay artist.
All three have included their partners
in the process and in a cover story for lesbian glossy She,
McClellan says NBC executives have been supportive of her
relationship.
“NBC has been entirely non-judgmental
and supportive of everyone's individuality,” McClellan said.
“My girlfriend is my best friend, my
lover, my heart,” she added. “I can never thank her enough.”
In
comments last month to lesbian entertainment website AfterEllen.com,
the 41-year-old McClellan said she would never deny her partner:
“She's my every day. I would never deny her. I don't live like
that. She is my life. It was a no-brainer for me. I'm going to
live who I am.”