Dan Savage Won't Comment on 'Real O'Neals' Star's Viral Interview

LGBT activist Dan Savage has never been one to stay silent about controversial topics, but it looks like he'll be doing just that when it comes to Noah Galvin, the star of the ABC sitcom "The Real O'Neals," whose interview with Vulture magazine went viral for all the wrong reasons earlier this month.

The Advocate reached out to Savage, who has been something of a mentor for the openly gay young actor - "The Real O'Neals" was inspired from Savage's life, but a rep for the writer denied the publication's request for an interview regarding Galvin's remarks.

"We wanted to let you know that we received your request, but Dan is not commenting at this time," Tthe rep told the Advocate.

In the Vulture piece, which was supposed to give the 22-year-old star an boost before the Emmy nominations, Galvin talked about "X-Men" director Bryan Singer, commenting rumors that Singer has had inappropriate relations with young boys. Vulture later edited the interview, nixing Galvin's quotes on Singer.

Galvin eventually issued a statement, apologizing to Singer and retracting everything he said about the director. He also apologized to out actor Colton Haynes for saying that his coming out interview with Entertainment Weekly, which was published earlier this year, was "pussy bull shit" and for calling him "the worst." In addition to that, the actor apologized to "Modern Family" star Eric Stonestreet for criticizing his performance playing a gay man in the sitcom.

In the interview, Galvin also praised Savage, who serves as an executive producer on "The Real O'Neals."

"I love him a lot. He's the smartest gay man you'll ever meet in your life. He's the most articulate," he said of the writer. "The thing about Dan is he is primed for combat at all times. Like, ready to throw down. And not only ready to throw down, but ready to win whatever debate. And he will."

Galvin's interview went on to dominate headlines, and in his statement, the "Real O'Neals" star said the piece "hurt the LGBTQ community."

The piece apparently may have impacted his career as well - sources told The Hollywood Reporter ABC execs were not happy with Galvin, noting he's shown similar behavior in the past. Though the series was renewed for a second season, THR's sources suggest the episode order may be cut down due to Galvin's comments, most likely making the anti-gay group One Million Moms very happy.

Since apologizing on June 9, Galvin has remained off social media.