We are saddened to share that Jasen Kaplan, known to many as a charismatic contestant on Finding Prince Charming and a cherished Hollywood makeup artist, has died at the age of 46.

Kaplan passed away on December 31 in New York City, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, creativity, and laughter that touched both fans and colleagues.

As a cast member of the 2016 season of Finding Prince Charming, he brought charm, sparkle, and heartfelt vulnerability to a show that holds an important place in LGBTQ+ reality television history.

But Jasen’s talents extended far beyond reality TV screens.

For decades, he worked as a highly respected makeup artist, creating iconic looks for celebrities across music, film, and fashion.

His clients included stars like Kelly Osbourne, Eva Longoria, Cyndi Lauper, Lynda Carter, and Bethenny Frankel, among many others who trusted his creative vision and generous spirit.

Friends and peers quickly took to social media after the news of his death broke, sharing personal stories, photos, and heartfelt messages.

Kelly Osbourne, in particular, expressed her devastation and gratitude, thanking Jasen for the joy and laughter he brought into her life and promising to care for his beloved dog, Coco.

That outpouring of love revealed how deeply Kaplan was regarded not just for his professional skill but for his kindness, humor, and unwavering loyalty as a friend.

His passing comes just weeks after the death of fellow Finding Prince Charming alum Chad Spodick, a reminder of how fragile and precious life truly is.

Fans who followed Jasen’s journey through television, beauty, and community remember him as someone who carried himself with both confidence and humility.

He lived out loud, embraced queer visibility early in his career, and helped forge spaces where LGBTQ+ stories could be seen and celebrated.

For those who knew him or simply admired him from afar, his work — both on and off screen — made a lasting impact.

As we mourn his loss, there is also space to celebrate the joy he created, the beauty he brought into the world, and the friendships that will carry his memory forward.

Jasen Kaplan’s legacy is woven through laughter, love, art, and an unmistakable sparkle that will not be forgotten.

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Matthew might be entering The Traitors with a low-drama strategy, but his real-life energy is anything but quiet.

At 35, the creative director from Northern Ireland now living in Edinburgh is already standing out as one of the season’s most emotionally compelling contestants.

On paper, his game plan is simple.

Anyone but him.

Stay liked, stay connected, and stay part of the wider group.

But scroll through Matthew’s Instagram and you quickly realize that this approach isn’t tactical so much as instinctive.

Matthew is the founder of Wee Gay Hike Club, a community built for queer people who want to get outdoors without having to perform confidence, fitness, or masculinity.

In post after post, he thanks those who showed up first and gives extra credit to those who came alone.

That detail matters.

It reframes solitude as bravery and community as something you build gently rather than earn.

His content isn’t about peak bagging or personal bests.

It’s about walking together, noticing the view, and letting conversation unfold at its own pace.

In one end-of-year post, Matthew described the hike club as the absolute highlight of his year.

In another Christmas caption, he acknowledged how the season can hold joy and a quiet ache at the same time.

He wrote directly to those who were alone, estranged, or shrinking parts of themselves to keep the peace.

You are still here.

You are doing great.

That emotional honesty hits differently when paired with reality television.

It suggests that Matthew’s social awareness on The Traitors isn’t about manipulation.

It’s about attunement.

He understands how people feel in groups, how exclusion creeps in, and how safety is often created through small acts of care.

In a game where players are punished for standing out too much or too soon, his instinct to stay connected feels quietly powerful.

Whether he ends up a Faithful or a Traitor remains to be seen.

But emotionally, Matthew is already playing a very different game.

One rooted in belonging, softness, and the radical idea that queer people deserve space in nature, on television, and in each other’s lives.

And honestly, that might be the most dangerous thing of all.

📷 IG: @ yermatty