Hackett began working at Minnesota’s KARE 11sSunriseshow in January 2023.
And while some people knew about his sexuality, most outside his closest circle didn’t.
I kept it to myself.
Coming out to people is never easy for me, Hackett addressed the audience.
Im so nervous right now.
Im not going to lie.
This is no doubt the most people Ive ever come out to at once.
But what me … and everyone here on Sunrise strive for, is authenticity.
And I cant preach that without being my authentic self.
Youre going to make it.
I know what it feels like to think, Im never going to find acceptance.
I have to change who I am or Im going to have to hide forever, Hackett says.
Know that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Live freely and love openly and be proud of who you are.
It really does get better.
A huge weight had been lifted off of my shoulders, he admits.
I was so relieved.
Now that Ive come out to the entire world, I dont have to worry anymore.
This is TV anchor Jason Hackett, from Minnesota’s KARE 11sSunriseshow.
Youre going to make it.
