Kelly Clarkson blames the endless speculation about her sexuality for ruining her love life - insisting gay rumors put off potential boyfriends.

The 27-year-old singer has been single for several years, prompting Internet gossips to suggest she may be hiding a secret girlfriend. But Clarkson insists she is totally heterosexual - and admits rumors about her sexual preference have made it even harder for her to find a man.

She says, "Those (lesbian rumors) are not helping me on the dating front! I prefer the boys. I'm extremely flattered when I do get hit on by girls and I think it's hot but I'm not into it. I like boys. I'm either in a relationship or I'm not. I'm honest about it and I'll tell people, it's just there's nothing to tell.

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