Lusth, though he only came out as LGBT recently, was widely known during his time on “Survivor” for his sexual and romantic liaisons with many female contestants, at least two of which got either him or his beau eliminated. Lusth only responded to Johnston on Twitter, saying, “Love you baby! ❤️” Hai Giang, an openly gay “Survivor 42” contestant, referred to Johnston as “Spicy Bricey.” Holland, Johnston’s co-host and close friend, wrote, “ Proud of you and proud to be your bestie Purp!! Happy Pride Month!” Many past Survivors came out and applauded the two for their collaborative post, with Lusth’s season 16, “Micronesia” castmate Cirie Fields calling them, “Two of my Favs,” adding several heart and pride flag emojis. It is not clear whether Johnston and Lusth are actually in a relationship, or if the post was purely humorous/artistic. Live in YOUR truth without any need for explanation!” Johnston ended the post by declaring, “Happy Pride Month.” Among the hashtags he included were #gaylove, #art, and #instagood. True freedom is rooted in acceptance, beginning with accepting yourself. “Our spirits are meant to live freely and without judgment. “Dreams do come true, Ozzzzzy!” Johnston wrote in the post.
On Wednesday, Johnston, who is openly gay, posted a collage of pictures of himself and Lusth in bed together, with the final picture of the two them in their underwear together. Lusth, who has competed on “Survivor” four times and is widely regarded as a legend of the game, came out as bisexual last month. He began hosting the “Purple Pants Podcast” (so named due to the purple clothing he wore on his season), part of Rob Cesternino’s Rob Has a Podcast network, which he now co-hosts with season 36, “Ghost Island” winner Wendell Holland. Although Johnston only appeared on “Survivor” once, in season 28, “Cagayan,” back in 2014, and was voted out third, he has certainly made his impact on the “Survivor” community ever since. A post shared by Brice Izyah Izyah Johnston, 36, and Oscar “Ozzy” Lusth, 40, are two “Survivor” alums who have not strayed away from the limelight since their time on the show.