When I signed up for 'Dancing with the Stars,' I was nervous. If I threw everything off, there are 10-15 million people watching, and that would be a negative viewpoint of deaf people, and I didn't want that.
I have my own foundation, Nyle DiMarco Foundation, and it focuses on bettering deaf youths' lives.
My passion, personally, is being my true self while inspiring young people who are struggling with their identities to love themselves for who they are.
I am one hundred percent ready to be a spokesperson for the deaf community.
As a sexually fluid deaf man, I know that embracing all our identities is the way to thrive and to overcome the limitations and prejudices that surround us.
Right before 'ANTM,' I was offered a recurring role for the TV show 'Switched at Birth.' I had to pick one because both of the shows were happening at the same time. I couldn't choose, though, so decided to let my dog Foxy decide. She picked 'ANTM!'
