diver Tom Daley decided to
get honest with his fans
after being misquoted in an
interview. In a YouTube
broadcast on his page, the
19-year-old confessed that
he's dating a man
but
would not define his
sexuality yet.
"This has been a hard
decision to make, but I
wanted you to hear this
from me,"
Daley began. "In
spring this year my life
changed massively when I
met someone, and they make me feel so happy, so safe and
everything just feels great." He had dated several girls in
the past but none of the relationship was serious.
The Devon native continued, "That someone is a guy. It did
take me by surprise a little bit. It was always in my head
that something like that could happen.
But it wasn't until
spring this year that things just clicked. It felt right and I
thought 'Okay' and my whole world changed there and
then."
Daley added, "Of course I still fancy girls but right now I'm
dating a guy and I couldn't be happier." He believed his
deceased father would have approved it as long as he's
happy, so would his mother. However, it has not been an
easy journey to tell some of his other family members and
friends. "Lots of them did not believe it," he said. "Lots of
them wanted me to keep it quiet. I didn't want to get my
words twisted."
Daley concluded, "I wanted to put an end to all the rumours
and speculation, and just say it and tell you guys. It's what
I want to do. My friends and family are always there to
support me and I hope you guys can be too." He did not
reveal the identity of his boyfriend.
Daley's coming out has prompted response from several
people. Edward Lord, chairman of the Amateur Swimming
Association, said, "To be one of the first British Olympic
athletes to come out is very brave. ... I am very proud of
Tom." Meanwhile, gay rights campaigners Stonewall
tweeted, "Moving and inspiring video from
@TomDaley1994. A role model for thousands of other
young people."
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