Gay Jesus Actor Banned From Easter Parade For Being 'Too Ostentatious' When He Performed The Role Last Year.

A gay actor who has played Jesus in traditional Spanish Easter parades for 30 years has been banned for being 'too ostentatious' when he performed the role last year.
Ramon Fossati, from Valencia, says he has been told that he cannot perform in the parade until 2019 and claims it may be because of his sexuality.

Authorities told him it was because he exposed a naked shoulder and gave 'false blessings' to the crowd during his performance last year.
Ramon Fossati, who has played Jesus in traditional Spanish Easter parades for 30 years, has been banned for being 'too ostentatious' when he performed the role last year (file photo)
The Junta Mayor de Semana Santa Marinera, which governs the Easter celebrations in the city, accused the actor of 'ostentation and parody'.

But Mr Fossati said he was just waving to spectators and explained that his costume had been based on traditional religious paintings of Christ.

'I was not given any reason for the ban. It could be jealousy. Or maybe it was punishment for being gay,' he told the Times.

'But everyone where I live knows my sexual orientation and it is not an issue. I am deeply religious and this is the worst thing that could happen.'