Trevor Donovan, who plays the coming out of the closet gay character Teddy Montgomery on 90210, made a guest appearance on CSI: as a Las Vegas gladiator. Here is a photo of Trevor in his hot gladiator costume that he shared with his followers on Twitter:

Sneak peak at #CSI episode. #Fact – 300 was going to 301 but I was stuck in traffic so they went with title 300.

Damn. Nic pic, Trev. Unfortunately, I stopped watching CSI: two seasons ago in favor of CSI: New York (Gary Sinese, FTW!) so I was not able to watch Trevor Donovan rock this outfit on the show last night. Thankfully, I — and we — have this photo to have and to hold instead. Enjoy!!

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Actors and Op spokesmen Alex Meraz (from Twilight), Cory Monteith (from Glee) and Trevor Donovan (from 90210) made their way out to Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch in Culver City, CA to host the Op Halloween Treat For Kids event yesterday afternoon. The guys hung out with a select group of lucky kids from a local chapter of The Boys and Girls Club of America who were treated to face painting, pumpkin painting and general Hallowe’en fun … here are a few cute photos:

I know we’re used to seeing photos of famous families (like Heidi Klum and fam) and individual celeb parents (like Halle Berry and Christina Aguilera) taking their children to the pumpkin patch but I think these photos of these young men hanging out with the kids at the pumpkin patch are just too adorable. It looks like the kids featured here are all boys … which is even cuter. I didn’t grow up with a big brother in the house so I can appreciate how much it must’ve meant to these boys to have Alex, Cory and Trevor devote some of their time to hang out with them. What a fun event!

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Back in August 90210 hottie Trevor Donovan spilled the beans that his character on the show, Teddy, would be coming out as gay this season. Late last season it was reported that one of the main 90210 male characters would emerge as a questioning gay character whose storyline will unfold over time revealing his homosexuality … and about 4 eps into the new season, that storyline is beginning to take shape. Trevor Donovan spoke with The New York Post about his role on 90210 and expressed pride that he is able to portray the story of a young gay man coming out … especially in light of all of the bullying and suicides of GLBT youth here in the US in recent weeks:

PopWrap: Were you excited to be the actor chosen to bring this storyline to life?
Trevor Donovan: I am so proud to be the one given this storyline — especially once I really had a conversation with the executive producer about where the story was going and the concerns I had. I’m very impressed with how this is being written. It’s exactly how I hoped it would turn out.

PW: It also feels like a great time to be telling this kind of story.
Trevor: Exactly. And it is a horrible situation, but I’m given the opportunity not only shed light with my storyline, but celebrities are bringing attention to the issue with The Trevor Project and It Gets Better. I’m glad it’s so publicized. It’s a good opportunity to remind people of what’s going on.

PW: As a straight man, did you turn to anyone in particular to get more insight into Teddy’s struggle?
Trevor: Oh, most definitely. I talked to acting coaches and friends who are gay, which helps a lot. I grew up in a small town, totally sheltered from any kind of alternative lifestyle, so this has been new to me also.

PW: I know it’s in the early days, but what kind of reaction have you been getting from fans?
Trevor: I’ve been getting Tweets and Facebook messages that run the gamut from heart-warming to inspiring to tear jerking – I really feel like we’re doing something positive here, and it just adds another layer to why I love acting: it lets me help people.

PW: Last week Teddy called Ian the F-word and fought with him. How do they interact moving forward?
Trevor: The thing with Teddy, and I think it’s very true to real life, is that he is so confused. So much in denial and not knowing how to deal with these emotions. So he acts out. Teddy will continue to struggle before he comes to the realization of who he is and Ian will be very supportive of that.

PW: So is their relationship on the DL?
Trevor: Teddy and Ian’s “friendship” isn’t even displayed in public. He forgives me for using the F-word and that’s kind of it. Any interaction we have is in private, any conversation we have is in private — so yes, our friendship is on the down low. Teddy’s not ready – and he won’t be for a while – to come out.

PW: Have you filmed any “love scenes?”
Trevor: I haven’t yet, but one is coming up – very soon in our shooting schedule. The writers are handling it very delicately. It won’t be gratuitous, which I think is very true to real life as well. Teddy’s not just going to jump in and be all for it right away. He’s going to tip-toe into it. It’s a very sweet storyline. It’s gonna be a PG thing: very subtle, very sweet, very real.

It’s interesting that much is being made of how Teddy‘s same-sex love scenes will be handled “delicately” so that it comes across on TV as a “PG thing” because on the episode that aired last night, Teddy was seen in bed with a girl and it was made very clear that he was naked and unable to get aroused when she grabbed his penis. To me, that love scene didn’t feel delicate or PG. BUT … I do get that 90210 is trying to ease into the gay storyline which, IMHO, is better than not doing a gay storyline at all. If anything, maybe this storyline on the show will enlighten young people who are questioning that they are not alone in what they’re feeling … it may also enlighten other young people who like to bully others. Again, it may not be perfect but this storyline being prominently featured on popular TV series is a positive step in the right direction. I am really looking forward to the day when storylines like this don’t need to be such a big deal.

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Earlier this year we learned that 90210 would be introducing a gay character on the show by having one of the characters we already know and love come to terms with their sexuality and come out of the closet. Last month, After Elton wrote an article where they guessed which character would be the one to come out as gay … and it looks like they may have been correct. Trevor Donovan, who plays Teddy on 90210, tweeted a (very long) message on his official Twitter profile which seems to suggest that his character will be the one to come out as gay. Here is the full text of his message to fans:

I read all your tweets and know you are all curious about the “gay” character this season. Let me say, gay or straight, relationships are relationships. Everyone goes through the same kind of troubles and joys. A gay storyline will have an added issue of dealing with judgment from others. Acceptance, by family, friends, society and self is just one of the concerns the character will be going through. It is a part of life, and it should be portrayed. I was told, and am confident the storyline will be written very well and the change in the character will be organic, NOT overnight. It’s going to be a great season 3. I look forward to chatting with you all as we progress.

While he doesn’t come right out and say Teddy will be gay, the fact that he personally took the time to write such a long message to fans about “the gay character” seems pretty evident to me that he’s the lucky guy. You can read the After Elton piece HERE which explains why they think Teddy is going to be the gay character … which sounds pretty right to me. I applaud 90210 for deciding to make Teddy‘s character come out as gay … it’s a topic that so many young viewers of the show can identify with. I’m encouraged by the fact that his coming out will be handled organically and not as an overnight occurrence. I love 90210 … I can’t wait for the show to return this Fall!

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A fun bunch of young Hollywood “It” Girls/Guys including Glee‘s Dianna Agron & Cory Monteith, Gossip Girl‘s Jessica Szohr, 90210‘s Trevor Donovan and songstress Cassie have teamed up with Op to appear in a fun new Back to College ad campaign for the clothier … here is our first look at this new campaign:

I understand the national campaign photos were shot on the UCLA campus by photographer Larry Bartholomew and will hit magazines like Teen Vogue, Seventeen and Cosmopolitan this Fall. I ain’t gonna lie … I’ve been a fan of Op clothing since I was a kid. Living in SoCal, I like to spend as much time in shorts and t-shirts so I can totally dig the appeal. This campaign looks fun … especially considering it features so many of our fave TV actors. After the jump, check out some behind the scenes photos and video from the shoot …

When last we saw Twilight hunk Kellan Lutz here on the blog, he was celebrating New Year’s Eve in Miami, FL wearing nothing but a pair of boardshorts and a pair of sunglasses. Today we get to see a couple photos of Kellan Trevor Donovan* in Miami snapped yesterday afternoon and, as you can see, homeboy was fully dressed for the occasion … rats:

I’m willing to overlook the fact that Trevor is wearing a pair of cargo-shorts that look dangerously close to manpris if only for the fact that he doesn’t wear them often (and mebbe a little for the fact that I happen to have a couple pairs of shorts are are of the same length, despite their almost manpriness) but I am NOT willing to overlook the fact that he is parading around sunny Mimi with a shirt on. Hello?! What the eff gives? If there is any place in the continental US where men should NOT be wearing shirts these days, it’s Miami, FL! If there is any man in the continental US that should not be wearing a shirt, it’s Trevor Donovan! I’m not sure what awful and cruel game he’s playing at but … it needs to stop. Lose the shirt, Trev. Don’t let your fans down in this way :(

*UPDATE: It turns out that the dude featured in these photos is NOT Kellan Lutz and is, in fact, Trevor Donovan from 90210 fame. With the hat and sunglasses, you can understand the confusion. The fact remains the same tho, shirtless is better :) Here’s hoping that both Trevor and Kellan lose the tops in ’10!

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Last March we learned that producers of The CW series 90210 felt that Dustin Milligan, who played Ethan Ward on the show, wasn’t exciting enough to keep on the show and earlier this month we got official confirmation that the Ethan character is out … and a new character named Teddy is in. Today, we learn that former Abercrombie & Fitch model and Days of our Lives actor Trevor Donovan has been cast in the role of Teddy. What say we meet this newly cast lad, shall we?

No disrespect to Dustin Milligan, but, um, er… Ethan who? 90210 has tapped Abercrombie & Fitch model-turned-soap star Trevor Donovan to fill the show’s “golden boy” vacancy, sources confirm to me exclusively. The genetically blessed Donovan, who channeled Days of Our Lives bad boy Jeremy Horton for four months in 2007, will play Teddy, West Beverly’s own version of JFK Jr. Gorgeous, smart, athletic, charming, and naturally confident, Teddy has the unique ability to make any girl feel like she’s the most beautiful person in the room. And any guy like he’s a cross between Shrek and Jiminy Glick. Donovan, whose 90210 gig is described as heavily recurring, will debut early on in the show’s upcoming second season.

Um … yeah. I liked Dustin Milligan too but I think I could come to like Trevor Donovan a lot more. As the article mentions, Trevor used to be an A&F model and you know what that means :) After the jump, check out a few NSFW photos of Trevor Donovan modeling for Abercrombie & Fitch while wearing no Abercrombie & Fitch clothing at all …