JIM VERRAROS
A multitalented trailblazer and enduring LGBTQ+ icon, Jim Verraros first became a household name as a fan favorite on the inaugural season of American Idol. His Top 10 run—including a memorable audition sung in American Sign Language in tribute to his Deaf parents—captured millions, but his greatest impact came shortly after when he came out publicly during the show’s 2002 tour, making history as the first former Idol contestant to do so. His courage earned him a place on Out magazine’s influential Out 100 list.
Building on that platform, Jim released the critically acclaimed album Rollercoaster, scored dance-chart hits, and made a celebrated film debut in the groundbreaking queer cult classic Eating Out. After a hiatus, he returned triumphantly in 2023 with club anthems “Take My Bow” and “Pyramid,” both Top 10 hits on the U.K. dance charts praised as Pride-ready staples. In 2025, Jim ushered in a bold new era with his EP Explicit, reaffirming his status as a fearless artist.
The Gaybors Group connects clients with LGBTQ+ talent while continuing to do what we do best: championing out and proud voices at the forefront of visibility, culture, representation and community.
We provide clients with a streamlined way to connect with every corner of the LGBTQ+ community. From creators, artists and entertainers to performers, speakers and cultural leaders, we make it easier to discover, book and collaborate with LGBTQ+ talent.
THE STEPS
BOOKING IS EASY
Apply to be an Agency Partner to unlock the full platform. Build campaigns, commission UGC content, invite creators to events and send gifting opportunities all with a click of a button managed entirely through the Agency Partner Dashboard.
Set up your campaign in the Agency Partner Dashboard, defining your scope of work and deliverables along with your timeline.
Build your campaign by searching and filtering our talent, add creators of interest to your campaign casting sheet and request rates with a click of a button. Rate requests are shared in the campaign dashboard giving you the opportunity to approve or decline creators.
Approved creators receive the full campaign details in their dashboard including the creative brief, talking points, posting instructions and a dedicated folder to upload content once it's been approved. Booking creators for campaigns, UGC, events and gifting has never been easier.
COLLABORATIONS
BRAND PARTNERSHIPS
Interested in working with Jim Verraros to create and share content on social media? We are the destination to create content for and with the LGBTQ+ community.
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CELEBRATE PRIDE
For the LGBTQ+ community, Pride is an important time to come together with chosen family to create visibility, mobilize around important issues facing the gayborhood and celebrate living our truth.
Jim Verraros, a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, is available for Pride campaigns along with corporate events and Pride festivals.
OUR COMMITMENT
GAYBORS FUND
GAYBORS FUND
The Gaybors Group is proud to support LGBTQ+ nonprofits who are doing life-changing work with and for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Through the Gaybors Fund, we help power the organizations making a real difference for the community.
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