Criss stated that, although he identifies as straight, "it really doesn't come into play with me in this role. "Kurt, Artie is right, all that 'we're so cool' shit shouldn't be in our way with Regionals." It was also the name of an early Celtic saint. He stated that although Blaine is gay, he is not "overly queeny, and not too butch either," and that while his sexuality is a "huge part of who he is", it is not a major facet of how he wishes to be perceived. Blaine initially served as a mentor for New Directions member Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer). [23] The two patch things up, the glee club wins at Nationals, and the pair is still a couple at the end of the school year, though Blaine is still uneasy about the prolonged physical separation facing them. The attendees play spin the bottle, which results in Rachel and Blaine kissing. [29][30] Though he and Kurt continue to be on good terms, Blaine finds himself developing a crush on his best friend, Sam, which he knows will come to nothing as he knows Sam is not gay; the two of them team up to find evidence that the Warblers cheated at Sectionals, which means New Directions will be competing at Regionals. Entertainment Weekly's Joseph Brannigan Lynch also gave it an "A−", and said Criss "captured the excitement and the spunky bravado of the original". 12. [80][81] It was reportedly the most downloaded track of the album, and called "by far the gayest thing that has ever been on TV" by Colfer. Blaine enlists Kurt's help to serenade his crush Jeremiah (Alexander Nifong), the assistant manager at a local Gap store. He commented, "Part of me thinks he should be the boyfriend, part of me thinks he should just be the mentor. Glee is the 12,314 th most popular name of all time. ("Junior member Blaine Anderson...") "Blaine Warbler" originated in BIOTA when Rachel called him it as a silly drunken goof. At a subsequent group meeting, Kurt arrives late and announces that the group's mascot canary is dead; he sings "Blackbird" in honor of the bird. [51] Entertainment Weekly named him one of the breakout stars of 2010, with the comment: "It took about 2 minutes and 11 seconds on Glee for Darren Criss to turn into a bona fide Gleek phenomenon. He meets Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer), a member of the rival glee club New Directions. In the episode "Michael", Sebastian threw a slushie spiked with rock salt. ", "Glee Exclusive: Darren Criss and Harry Shum Jr. Blaine has received mostly positive reviews from critics; Criss has been awarded a Rising Star accolade from the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association for his portrayal. ", "Audio: Glee's Chord Overstreet Says 'Sam' Went From Gay To Straight", "Scoop:Darren Criss joins 'Glee' as...Kurt's new BF? "Yeah, it's even cooler that we share a bed," Blaine answered, laughing and turning back to his camera. [82] Jarett Wieselman of the New York Post referred to them as "one of the most beloved TV couples of the millennium". ... What song does the Glee club sing to Mr Schue? [16] He later auditions for the role of Bernardo in the school musical West Side Story, so as not to compete against Kurt who wants to play the male lead, Tony, but is cast as Tony himself. While the Blaine–Kurt ("Klaine") relationship has been met with acclaim, an episode storyline in which Blaine questioned his sexuality attracted negative reviews for undermining his previous characterization as a confident gay teenager. Blaine cheated on Kurt and they broke up when Blaine visted Kurt in New York. Nickname(s) → Little sis(by her brothers) Gender ... their names were household names. Reiter noted that, "So much of Blaine's charm has been his certainty about who he is." [13] After Kurt transfers back to McKinley, he invites Blaine to be his date at his junior prom in "Prom Queen"; both are shocked when Kurt wins Prom Queen due to having received an overwhelming number of unwanted write-in votes in the secret balloting. [120] Bell was impressed by the way the characters' relationship "inspires gay youth in a way that we haven't seen on network television yet" and called them "amazing role models for all teens", and The Atlantic writer Kevin Fallon said it was "remarkable" and a "milestone" that "the decision by gay teen characters to lose their virginities is given equal weight to that of a straight couple". Canning said that Kurt and Blaine's "attempts to get a little wild", and "trying to grow up faster than they should", were "the better parts of the episode as they felt the most realistic". [5] Both Billboard's Jillian Mapes and Erica Futterman of Rolling Stone deemed "Teenage Dream" the best song of "Never Been Kissed", the episode in which it featured. "[53], The Kurt–Blaine relationship, sometimes referred to by the portmanteau "Klaine" by Glee fans and the media,[54] developed slowly. Jan offers to be a mentor to him, and Blaine and Kurt later have dinner with Jan and Liz, where Jan and Liz explain how their relationship evolved over the years and their experience with the growing mainstream acceptance of gay people. The show Glee ended its six-season run in 2015, more with a fizzle than with a bang.Once a television juggernaut, Glee lost most of its viewers at some point in season four. "Yeah," Blaine nodded. Fine. It is sung by Blaine (Darren Criss) with the Warblers at a GAP store. Peak chart positions for season 3 singles in the United States: "Somebody That I Used to Know" and "Hungry Like the Wolf / Rio": "Glee's Darren Criss—Kurt's New Squeeze?—Describes His Character as "Tom Ford-ish." That’s what they tell me. "[122], Fictional character from the Fox series Glee, "This is the first time I'd really seen an out student that was so young and innocent and really struggling with the big ordeal that it is to be an out student at such an early age. He commented: "I love that the [serenading of Jeremiah] blew up in Blaine's face. They were named Favorite TV Couple at the 2010 AfterElton.com Visibility Awards,[66] and have been lauded for "leading the way" in representing gay teenagers on television by Entertainment Weekly. Blaine's last name is Anderson. [119] VanDerWerff and BuddyTV contributor John Kubicek both had issues with Blaine's characterization. The commonly accepted last one in fanfic and such seems to be "Anderson", but I just now saw that this popped up here. He auditions for NYADA and is accepted. "That must be really cool to share such a unique name with such a popular designer," the man said, wide-eyed. Blaine cheated on Kurt and they broke up when Blaine visted Kurt in New York. [24], In the first episode of the fourth season, "The New Rachel", Blaine becomes the lead singer of New Directions and successfully prompts Kurt to follow his New York City dreams. [92] Lynch called it a "chilling rendition" that was "hard to shake" and gave it an "A−", the same grade given by Slezak, who wrote, "taken on its own, Blaine's vocal was strong and passionate—perhaps better than the original". He criticized the shallow examination of his feelings, and wrote: "Bisexuality is such a contentious issue that it should not be fumbled this way. He called this response "phenomenal", and said: "I was a straight kid growing up in a very gay community and it's something that I've had to watch so many friends have to struggle with and have no place to go to identify in kind of a grander media culture. [8] He falls in love with Blaine,[9] who is initially oblivious to Kurt's feelings even as their friendship grows. This was about 44% of all the recorded Blaine's in the USA. From Quiz: "Glee"- How Well Do You Know Klaine? [99], Blaine has received mostly positive reviews from television critics. Futterman said Blaine "flawlessly deliver[ed] the vocal". Fox and Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP In a September 2020 tweet, Criss said he went into the casting office to audition for the role of "BLAIR" a decade ago. After resisting for a great many hours, Blaine and Kurt share a passionate kiss, but do not reunite afterward. (click to play it). Thank you for becoming a member. His first performance, "Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry, was featured on the soundtrack album Glee: The Music, Volume 4. Saying 'bye' to the Blaine sexual-confusion storyline wouldn't make us angry at all. And this in case, he happens to be a gay teen. Darren Everett Criss (born February 5, 1987) is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. "[43], Following his first few appearances, it was reported that Criss had been confirmed as a series regular for the remainder of season two and for season three of Glee. VanDerWerff wrote that Blaine "seems to have simultaneously gotten younger and had a complete personality transplant over the summer", Billboard's Rae Votta noted "the continuity-bending plot point that he's somehow a Junior and not a Senior like his boyfriend", and Samantha Urban of The Dallas Morning News allowed her exasperation to show: "Oh really, Glee? Blaine befriends Kurt, and helps him stand up to his tormentor, Dave Karofsky (Max Adler). But could that change as the season progresses? He explained, "He sort of becomes Kurt's mentor and then maybe love [...] Kurt really admires him and respects him. Played by Darren Criss, Blaine was introduced in the sixth episode of the second season as the openly gay lead singer of the Dalton Academy Warblers, a rival show choir to New Directions, the show's primary musical group. "[106] In a more positive review, Canning opined that Blaine and Kurt's conversation about sexuality was "great". This was about 44% of all the recorded Blaine's in the USA. Finally, what was the last song ever performed on "Glee"? [31] When Kurt comes to Lima for the wedding of glee club director Will (Matthew Morrison) and Emma (Jayma Mays)—which Emma flees—he and Blaine make out beforehand, and sleep together afterward, though they do not resume a permanent relationship. [95] In the following episode, "Big Brother", Blaine shares a duet of Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know" with his brother Cooper (Matt Bomer). Blaine still wants to marry Kurt, and stages an elaborate and successful marriage proposal at Dalton Academy where he and Kurt first met, accompanied by New Directions, and all their rival show choir groups, including the Warblers. [61] It reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 in the week ending November 27, 2010,[4] and was the best-selling song in the U.S. that week, selling 214,000 copies: the largest figure for a Glee title. I look forward to hearing [Blaine] sing more, watching him bump up against the insular Glee clubbers, and seeing him show off his non-uniform attire". Get the best of Sporcle when you Go Orange.This ad-free experience offers more features, more stats, and more fun while also helping to support Sporcle. His older brother, Cooper, was very critical and domineering when they were young, and it is implied that Blaine is not very close to his father because of his sexuality. Their engagement is strengthened by having weathered these storms, and Blaine moves back in with Kurt. They've been together for a while. We'll see. Your last name is Anderson-Hummel," he said, laughing. Guess I may have to like him now. Blaine and Eli hooked up. Sure, Blaine insisted that his fling with Eli C. meant nothing, but the fact of the matter is this. [21] Blaine's older brother Cooper (Matt Bomer), a successful actor in commercials, visits Ohio, and the two achieve a rapprochement. [78][86] In an April 2011 interview, Criss stated that he did not feel established enough within the cast to make song suggestions, but had mentioned liking "Animal" to Murphy, who included it in a script soon thereafter. Criss offered the insight: "Blaine definitely had his moment in the sun. He sings lead or co-lead on several songs with New Directions, including "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F. Did someone confirm this in an interview or something? ("Blaine Warbler, I'm gonna rock your world.") Unfortunately, by the time he arrives, Blaine and Karofsky are already a couple, and there is further strain between Kurt and Blaine as coaches of rival show choirs. I'm happy to serve whatever story they want. Last Name → Anderson. ", "News Roundup: Ryan Murphy Confirms Chord Overstreet Will Not Play Kurt's Boyfriend...", "Glee Scoop: Kurt and Blaine Are Prom-Bound! [67] Blaine shared a duet of "Don't You Want Me" by The Human League with Rachel, which Reiter deemed a musical highlight of the episode "Blame It on the Alcohol". FINE. [57], In a July 2012 interview with E! Blaine returns to Lima after Kurt ended their engagement, having become so despondent that his schoolwork suffered and he was cut by NYADA. ... What song do Blaine, Tina, Artie and Sam do an acoustic version of? What song do the New Directions lip-sync to? I think the option is there and that they want to keep Blaine around. [3] He plays Blaine as charismatic and confident, and finds his youthful self-acceptance a fitting counterpoint to common media portrayals of gay characters. [114] Several reviewers were unhappy with the second episode's revelation that Blaine was a junior, not a senior like Kurt, as had been implied in the previous season. "They changed the name," he wrote. They have, indeed, said it on the show -- in Silly Love Songs, Wes (Asian Warbler on the council) used it. This episode actually features a double gay wedding, thanks to Kurt and Blaine getting married beside Brittany and Santana! Blaine History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms. [28] When Blaine goes to Dalton Academy to retrieve it, Hunter and Sebastian attempt to seduce Blaine into returning to the Warblers. Ellen DeGeneres praised Criss's portrayal, and described him as one of Glee's breakout stars. [93][94] Bobby Hankinson of the Houston Chronicle said it was the "best" of the episode, and added that the "scene was really, really well done and carried maximum emotional punch". Blaine graduates as class valedictorian, and then moves to New York to be with Kurt. "[109] Entertainment Weekly's Mandi Bierly was so impressed with the scene that she was initially concerned it may be a dream sequence, "because we don't get romantic, unapologetic first kisses like that between young gay characters on network TV." She wrote, "Relationships aren't easy. [10], Kurt and Blaine attend a party hosted by New Directions co-captain Rachel Berry (Lea Michele). He feels the need to impart his knowledge, be a source of strength for him, and really help him through what he's going through. ", "Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on Castle, How I Met Your Mother, Psych, Gossip Girl, Big Bang, and More! [40] Initial fan and media speculation suggested that Sam Evans (Chord Overstreet) was created to fill this role; however, according to Overstreet, Sam's storyline quickly paired him with Quinn Fabray (Dianna Agron) as a result of the chemistry the producers detected between him and Agron. [62] It was only the second U.S.-certified gold single in the show's history. Blaine Devon Anderson is a fictional character from the American musical comedy-drama television series Glee. Découvrez comment nous utilisons vos informations dans notre Politique relative à la vie privée et notre Politique relative aux cookies. "[110] Kevin Fallon of The Atlantic thought the kiss was "sweet", and stated that he was pleased that it attracted no controversy whatsoever. His first, a cover version of "Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry, became the fastest-selling Glee single, reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, and was certified gold in the U.S.[4][5] Tracks by the Warblers have sold over 1.3 million copies. [66] A Billboard cover-feature on Criss noted that the performance "arguably ushered in the trend of more current pop hits being reworked by the [Glee] cast. He is an actor, known for Little White Lie (2009), [49], Upon Blaine's first appearance, Criss described his character as being a "very charismatic, put-together, composed guy." It was meant for Kurt but hit Blaine instead. He’ll definitely continue through the year and longer. In "A Wedding", Kurt tells Walter that he is going to Brittany and Santana's wedding with Blaine, not him, and on Walter's advice, returns to Blaine; the two again become a couple. In the first episode of season three of Glee, "The Purple Piano Project", Blaine sings "It's Not Unusual" by Tom Jones when he transfers to McKinley and quits the Warblers for New Directions. [11], After learning of Kurt’s ignorance of sexual matters, Blaine visits Kurt's father, Burt (Mike O'Malley), and prompts him to give Kurt "the talk" about sex. Club also criticised the storyline, which, she wrote, "seemed like it might be an interesting, complicated look at teenage sexuality and how it can seem formed but might be more fluid than most teens would give it credit for, then lost its nerve and took the easy way out. Crystal Bell of HuffPost TV called it the "highlight of the episode", and it was Hankinson's favorite performance: "Bomer and Criss did a fantastic job bringing it to life". "[107], Blaine and Kurt's relationship has been generally well received. He ends up going to the Sadie Hawkins dance with Tina Cohen-Chang (Jenna Ushkowitz), who has developed a crush on him, but as friends only. Kurt, having realized he still loves Blaine and regretting that he ended the engagement, arranges for his NYADA off-campus semester to be in Lima, helping Rachel to coach a reinstated New Directions—Will had left McKinley High to coach Vocal Adrenaline. [26][27] After confessing to Kurt of his infidelity, Kurt severs all ties. Mo stór How Popular is the name Glee? Due to similarities which stem from their shared sexuality, Blaine "sees a lot of himself in Kurt, in terms of experiences and the way they feel about the world around them. In the series finale, "Dreams Come True", after New Directions wins Nationals, Blaine and Kurt leave for New York, with Blaine attending NYU and Kurt returning to NYADA along with a reinstated Rachel. Jeremiah is subsequently fired and rebuffs Blaine. So even if they do go through some bumps in the road, it would be very realistic. "[52] Criss feels that Blaine's confidence is an important aspect of his character, as it is rare for gay teenagers on television to be so "sure of themselves." "[67], Later songs performed by Blaine and the Warblers became popular enough to warrant a Warbler soundtrack album, Glee: The Music Presents the Warblers. They’ll make mistakes. They start off living together, but though they remain engaged, Blaine ultimately moves out because the two of them realize they still need their own space. I think we're focusing a little more back on New Directions and taking a little bit of a break from the Warblers."[67].
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