Kaidan as a Same Sex Romance Option in Mass Effect 3?

On the BioWare Social Network, there is a rumor going around that Kaidan has been confirmed to be available to romance for a male Shepard in Mass Effect 3. The source of this rumor is the podcaster, Talk Nerdy to Me, who reported that Raphael Sbarge confirmed that Kaidan will be a same sex option at a panel Albuquerque Comic Expo.

Additionally, MarqueAZ on the BioWare Social Network, gave a more detailed paraphrase of what Raphael  Sbarge had said at the Expo:

A podcaster (I forgot their name, but you all tracked down who it was!) introduced himself and asked Raphael “Let’s say I played a Male Shepard. In Mass Effect 3, would I be able to romance/engage a romance with you/Kaidan?” The audience chuckled a bit, and Raphael started to respond, then thought for a moment, then nodded a few times and said (paraphrasing). “You know! I think so! They mentioned it. I believe they’re still working on the writing.” Some people in the audience looked confused/amused, so he asserted: “Now, I’m all for it. I think it’s great."