Ian Thorpe has revealed he is gay in a tell-all interview that ends years of the swimmer’s struggle with his sexuality.
The 31-year-old Olympic champion reportedly confirms his sexuality for the first time in his brave interview with British veteran Sir Michael Parkinson, which is due to air tonight.
News Corp reports Thorpe will make a full admission that he is gay despite having dated women in the past.
Parkinson has described the interview as one of the best he has ever conducted.
“I think his sexuality is no one’s business but his own. But I think it’s one of the best interviews I have ever done in terms of (Thorpe) talking about depression and things like that,” Parkinson said.
It has been reported Thorpe was paid $400,000 for the tell-all.
The emotional interview was conducted last month and includes Thorpe detailing his years of depression.
Channel 10, which airs the interview tonight, has not commented on whether Thorpe details his sexuality.
source:thesundaytelegraph
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