Fry: "Eye-watering" sexual preference grilling worse than Traitors

Stephen Fry described an "eye-watering" grilling on ITV's The Assembly regarding his sexual preferences as both embarrassing and awkward. He humorously stated the experience was worse than the "Celebrity Traitors" roundtable, noting the show's unique audience of autistic, neurodivergent, and learning-disabled interviewers. Fry felt the frank curiosity of the interviewers put him under a real microscope.

In a recent interview with The Times, Fry reflected on growing up gay. He revealed that his sexuality once felt like a "secret horror" and that he experienced feelings of rejection. He recounted being known as "Celibate Stephen" in the 1980s, attributing it to fear and distraction by his work.

Fry also shared his thoughts on longevity, stating he does not wish to live past 100, fearing the loneliness of outliving friends and family. He expressed a preference for a pain-free old age, free from significant cognitive loss, but not at the cost of profound isolation. Fry celebrated his tenth wedding anniversary with husband Elliott Spencer in January 2026, noting that cheerfulness and understanding differences have been key to their successful marriage, despite a 30-year age gap.