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Chord Overstreet's Playgirl Claim Sparks Doubt and Curiosity

9/18/2025

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Chord Overstreet revealed on "Celebrity Weakest Link" that he accepted a $100K offer to pose for Playgirl, claiming the images were published in a bestselling issue.
However, no records confirm Overstreet's appearance in any Playgirl issue, casting doubt on his statement.
Playgirl, aimed primarily at women, has historically attracted a gay male audience and ceased print in the mid-2000s.
Overstreet's representatives had previously declined a Playgirl offer in 2010.
Jane Lynch humorously urged viewers to locate the elusive issue.

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Chord Overstreet revealed on "Celebrity Weakest Link" that he accepted a $100K offer to pose for Playgirl, claiming the images were published in a bestselling issue.
However, no records confirm Overstreet's appearance in any Playgirl issue, casting doubt on his statement.
Playgirl, aimed primarily at women, has historically attracted a gay male audience and ceased print in the mid-2000s.
Overstreet's representatives had previously declined a Playgirl offer in 2010.
Jane Lynch humorously urged viewers to locate the elusive issue.