Charlie will reportedly appear on Today on Nov. 17 and admit that he’s been battling with HIV, a diagnosis he has known for years. Until now, he has kept his status under raps, so why is he going on TV to reveal that he’s contracted the terrible illness? According to a new report, he didn’t have much of a choice. TMZ says that Charlie confided in a few untrustworthy people, and they spread the word. Once the news reached some of Charlie’s many ex-partners, things got nasty.