Manhunt Q & A: Bruce Hulse

December 07, 2006

The Master of "Manhunt" Reveals His Heart of Gold

Only one man survives “Manhunt”, passes every challenge, and returns every week – other than the winner – Bruce Hulse, the master of ceremonies. So of course OUTzone had to catch up with Mr. Hulse first. We caught Bruce on his cell phone while he was on his way to the gym (of course!) and asked him about his experience on television, gay dances in the ‘70s, as well as the world of male models today. After a long, friendly, illuminating, and enlightening conversation – he’s nothing like the guy he plays on the show—Bruce is now one of our favorite Manhunters of all.

OZ: Can you start off by sharing your personal experience with “Manhunt?” How did you get involved?
Well, I’ve been modeling 25 years. I’d actually had the idea myself, about a show similar to this, and was talking to my agent, Chris. When the show came up, ING approached me and asked if I’d like to host. I said, “Definitely.”

OZ: What have you been doing since the show aired?
I’m coming out with a memoir in June that Harmony is publishing. It’s sex-drugs-and –rock-n-roll, you know, starting out in the 80s, and tells my journey through the modeling world.

OZ: Have you thought up a title yet?
Not yet. Any ideas? The two that I have discussed with the publisher are “Male Model: A Memoir” or “The first and Last of the Male Supermodels: a Memoir. What do you think? Maybe any readers can suggest a title … (Editor’s Note: Suggest a title for Bruce’s book in the comments section below. ) It’s basically about my quest to find happiness and balance in the crazy world of modeling.

Vintage Bruce

OZ: On “Manhunt” you definitely play the part of a host as part drill sergeant. How close to the real you is that character? Because let’s face it, you’re really tough on those guys.
You know, I’m a longtime Buddhist. I believe in love and compassion and all that, and when the producers approached me and said, “You should kind of be a little like a drill instructor with the guys here” – it was really totally against my character to go out there and criticize people. But I’ve been a long time athlete, so there is that locker room humor. In the first episode when I was going down the line critiquing the guys, and you can sort of hear everybody sort of laughing at the other end.

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Robert Best: Can't Get Laid, But Still Fiery With Passion for Fashion

December 06, 2006

Robert Best is a busy man. We caught up with him this week to find out how things are going back at Mattell after his stint on "Project Runway," what Barbie’s been up to, and all things Robert Best.

OUTzoneTV.com: First of all, Robert, how are you?
I’m very well. No complaints. I’ve been busy traveling. I just got back from Milan and before that I was in Tokyo. So it’s nice just to be back in LA for more than a day.

What else has been going on for you, besides the work?
Just the work. Honestly, the only thing that’s really changed is that people know me and I get recognized. I’ve just gone back to my life, and not be a bitch or anything, but to some degree there comes a point where you’re sick of it. Not like I hated the Runway experience, but I just want to move on sometimes. I’m the kind of person who thinks, “That was a great experience, but I don’t kneed to dwell on the past or relive it every ten minutes.” And I didn’t win, so I don’t really care all that much.

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