I've compiled little bits of evidence to uncover a scandal that will rock the pop world forever: is TRL's Carson Daly secretly in love with *NSYNC's Justin Timberlake? I think the evidence below will prove without a doubt that Carson is harboring some not-just-friendly feelings. And if it doesn't.... maybe I can sell it to a tabloid? ;0) NOTE: This was put together during the NSA days in 2000, so it's a bit outdated, but I don't care!

Exhibit A
Event/Location: Superbowl Edition of TRL
Description: After *NSYNC sang "Bye Bye Bye", Carson squealed, ran onstage and vaulted himself onto Justin's back, throwing his arms around him. Justin smiled hesitantly, but squirmed to get away.
Conclusion: Yeah, it's a good song Carson, but not "Attack Justin Like A Rabbid Fan" good.

Exhibit B
Event/Location: MTV Snowed In Dream Date with *NSYNC
Description: During an interview section of the special, while Justin was responding to a question about the new album, Carson stared lovingly into Justin's eyes. When Justin was finished Carson said "You are so beautiful." Justin made a face and said "Man..." while turning to walk away. Carson laughed and reached out to him, but Justin elluded his grasp.
Conclusion: Uh wow. Nothing like proclaiming your love on national television in front of a live audience.

Exhibit C
Event/Location: MTV Snowed In Dream Date with *NSYNC
Description: After *NSYNC sang "This I Promise You" and the crowd was still applauding, Carson joined the guys onstage, heading straight for the object of his affection. Talking to all the guys, though staring directly at Justin he said "That was beautiful. I really liked that one." Not once did he look at the other four men.
Conclusion: Something about Snowed In seems to have made Carson a little more bold with his attraction. Could it have been Justin's amzingly flattering winter hat?

Exhibit D
Event/Location: MTV Snowed In Dream Date with *NSYNC
Description: Later in the special, Carson was introducing the next portion of the contest and said "...win a date with the hunky boys of *NSYNC." Then he looked over to where the boys were sitting and said, "I'll watch myself, Justin."
Conclusion: Soooomeone must have had a good talking to by someone else's very large bodyguards during the commercial break...

Exhibit E
Event/Location: MTV's "Britney LIVE" special
Description: Britney admitted to having kissed Justin. Carson then became a little over insistent that Britney give him details on what kissing Justin is like.
Conclusion: Why so interested, hmmmmm?

Exhibit F
Event/Location: Picture printed in magazine (J-14 *NSYNC LifeStory??)
Description: View the picture in question
Conclusion: A picture is worth a thousand... dollars from a tabloid. ;0)

Exhibit G
Event/Location: TRL sometime around Christmas of '98
Description: Carson can be quoted as saying: "Dear God, all I want for Christmas is Justin under my tree. Santa please, if you're watching, all I want is Justin in my stocking."
Conclusion: *Sings* For in my foolish heart there was one simple truth: the only gift I wanted was you... hehe.

Exhibit H
Event/Location: TRL on July 18, 2000
Description: A fan said " Justin is SOOOO gorgeous!!!" Carson replies: "Oh yes he is. Correct me if I am wrong, but he is getting better looking with age!"
Conclusion: You're not wrong, dude. ;0)

Thanks to Brittany for her contributions.