Lucas Tyler was working in banking when he was offered to be on NakedNews, a tv show based in Toronto transmitted via Internet, and whose all presenters are disrobing while reading the news. Here is a look at an in your face information sharing mode.
Lucas Tyler is part of the team since 2001 and has no regrets. “I am someone who loves new challenges. I think it was a very good decision. It is very exciting and, since 2003, I produce the shows too”, he explains. NakedNews is much more than nudity: “I love the creative side of the shows, it is very rewarding, and allows you to think beyond the stereotypes. I have been lucky and also persevered, I grew up with the company. We are trying to present the whole thing with a lot of class, we worked a lot on the quality of the production. The content is very interesting. “
They are listening to the fans more and more: “At first, the male component was directed to women, but we noticed that a lot of men were watching the shows too. We then changed the concept and there is a lot more focus on gay events. We will be at Toronto Pride as well as the Black&Blue (Montreal). Gay events interest homosexuals everywhere in the world: we have more than six-million viewers per month. I hope it facilitates exchanges between the different gay communities everywhere in the world. “
The concept is not revolutionary in any way but in addition to informing, the concept was surprising. “It is an enjoyable program which also provides interesting information, continues Lucas Tyler. We do not create news. We deliver them to our viewers. We are not here to create events, but rather to make a variety show. It also had very good reactions from other media. Sometimes, just by our presence at an event, all the attention is turned towards us. “Lucas, who hardly goes unnoticed, has of course many fans: “I get a lot of letters from viewers and although I am not gay, I don’t mind at all. Often, they come to talk to me in the street, it is a strange feeling because I know that all these people already have seen me naked! “
His new job will not pose any problems in his personal life. “If a woman has difficulties with what I do, it is not going to work, simple as that. I like people who have an open mind”, he says. Originally from Montreal, he returns regularly in the city. “I am very urban, love Toronto because it is a great city, and there are a lot of business opportunities. Of Montreal, I love the social life, the architecture, it is always very refreshing to come here,” he explains. Lucas has a real passion for the fashion world, but for now, NakedNews takes up all his time: “The production requires a lot of work. I had an idea, I wanted to launch a line of sexy underwear and t-shirts, but for now, I do not have the time for it. We would like in the future to work with a television station to have even more visibility. ” To Nakednews , all the world is well understood: “Each of the presenters is unique, it runs really well, there is no small groups which are formed. Malcolm Matisse for example is really funny, he still makes me laugh a lot. ” Jeremy Chase and Malcolm Matisse are two of the gay presenters who are part of the team: “Some of our presenters will be leaving us soon, added Mr. Tyler, we are currently in casting mode. “
On the site of NakedNews , we can consult the archives of past shows (membership will get you discounts). You also get access to webinars and all sorts of things that should please the fans. For now, Lucas hopes only to get more and more viewers: “If I get offered to work as a TV host, even dressed, I wont refuse! “In the meantime, you can enjoy the view and keep yourself informed on latest news thanks to www.nakednews.com.