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3:57PM Jess McGuire | So! It seems the reason people were getting in a tizzy about Ian Thorpe being photographed with his housemate of three years, Brazilian swimmer Daniel Mendes, is because they think Thorpie is A Gay and he is doing Gay Things to Daniel! WTF?!
Ian Thorpe has given a statement.
In a statement issued by his management company yesterday, Thorpe, 26, said he was tired of having to address rumours that he was homosexual.
“In the past, on several separate occasions, I have answered questions about my sexuality openly and honestly with the media … my situation in this regard has not changed,” he said.
Thorpe first declared he was “not gay” in a radio interview in 2002, attributing the speculation to the fact he did not fit the stereotype of an Australian man.
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IAN THORPE IS NOT GAY!
3:57PM Jess McGuire | So! It seems the reason people were getting in a tizzy about Ian Thorpe being photographed with his housemate of three years, Brazilian swimmer Daniel Mendes, is because they think Thorpie is A Gay and he is doing Gay Things to Daniel! WTF?!
Ian Thorpe has given a statement.
In a statement issued by his management company yesterday, Thorpe, 26, said he was tired of having to address rumours that he was homosexual.
“In the past, on several separate occasions, I have answered questions about my sexuality openly and honestly with the media … my situation in this regard has not changed,” he said.
Thorpe first declared he was “not gay” in a radio interview in 2002, attributing the speculation to the fact he did not fit the stereotype of an Australian man.
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2:44PM Jess McGuire | Even though I still don’t understand why anyone would give two ultra-camp hoots about Ian Thorpe having lived with Daniel The Hot Brazilian Swimmer for the past three years, I thought some of you might like to see a better photo of Daniel Mendes that I found on this site.
Yes, that’s Thorpie’s big ol’ hand resting protectively on Daniel’s shoulder (in a mates way).
See a big version of the picture here, and blogger Earwig has helpfully scanned the paper if you missed photos of Daniel and Ian emerging dripping wet from the ocean.
Mmmmm… ocean… nature’s way of saying GET OUT OF THIS INSANE HEAT.
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Here Is A Better Photo Of Thorpie’s Brazilian Housemate
2:44PM Jess McGuire | Even though I still don’t understand why anyone would give two ultra-camp hoots about Ian Thorpe having lived with Daniel The Hot Brazilian Swimmer for the past three years, I thought some of you might like to see a better photo of Daniel Mendes that I found on this site.
Yes, that’s Thorpie’s big ol’ hand resting protectively on Daniel’s shoulder (in a mates way).
See a big version of the picture here, and blogger Earwig has helpfully scanned the paper if you missed photos of Daniel and Ian emerging dripping wet from the ocean.
Mmmmm… ocean… nature’s way of saying GET OUT OF THIS INSANE HEAT.
MORE: Earwig’s Thoughts More »
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11:23AM Jess McGuire | It was weird that the Australian papers gave a damn about Ian Thorpe’s living arrangements, but it’s even weirder that the British tabloids seem fascinated too! Actually, they’re less interested in Daniel The Hot Brazilian Swimmer (although he does rate a mention in a recent article in the Daily Mail) and more concerned with Thorpie’s post-competitive swimming waist line.
During his 10 years in competitive swimming, Ian Thorpe was a perfect example of physical perfection thanks to his athletic figure. After over two years since he announced his retirement, its perhaps no surprise to see ‘The Thorpedo’ is looking noticeably thicker round the waist without his daily swimming sessions.
Saucer of milk, table two!
I’m sure Very Good Friend™ Daniel The Hot Brazilian Swimmer appreciates Thorpie for exactly who he is, no matter what shape that may be. And that, chums, is what you call mateship.
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Olympic swimmer Ian ‘The Thorpedo’ Thorpe shows off his expanding girth after two years away from the pool
Investigating Ian Thorpe’s Relationship With His Brazilian Housemate (Defamer Australia)
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And Now The British Papers Have Gone Thorpe Crazy!
11:23AM Jess McGuire | It was weird that the Australian papers gave a damn about Ian Thorpe’s living arrangements, but it’s even weirder that the British tabloids seem fascinated too! Actually, they’re less interested in Daniel The Hot Brazilian Swimmer (although he does rate a mention in a recent article in the Daily Mail) and more concerned with Thorpie’s post-competitive swimming waist line.
During his 10 years in competitive swimming, Ian Thorpe was a perfect example of physical perfection thanks to his athletic figure. After over two years since he announced his retirement, its perhaps no surprise to see ‘The Thorpedo’ is looking noticeably thicker round the waist without his daily swimming sessions.
Saucer of milk, table two!
I’m sure Very Good Friend™ Daniel The Hot Brazilian Swimmer appreciates Thorpie for exactly who he is, no matter what shape that may be. And that, chums, is what you call mateship.
MORE:
Olympic swimmer Ian ‘The Thorpedo’ Thorpe shows off his expanding girth after two years away from the pool
Investigating Ian Thorpe’s Relationship With His Brazilian Housemate (Defamer Australia)
Are They Hinting At Something To Do With Ian Thorpe’s Private Life? (Defamer Australia More »
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11:02AM Jess McGuire | Alright, I promised you earlier this morning that I would investigate why the country’s newspapers are getting all excited about the fact Ian Thorpe has a Brazilian housemate named Daniel, and I am a woman of my word.
Here are the highlights from the Daily Telegraph’s report on Thorpie’s ’s home life.
· Ian Thorpe’s housemate is a Brazilian swimmer named Daniel Mendes.
· Daniel is described as “more slightly built” than Ian.
· Ian Thorpe’s former coach Tracey Menzies set them up (to become friends).
· According to the Telegraph, the pair became training buddies before their friendship developed… into more friendship.
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Investigating Ian Thorpe’s Relationship With His Brazilian Housemate
11:02AM Jess McGuire | Alright, I promised you earlier this morning that I would investigate why the country’s newspapers are getting all excited about the fact Ian Thorpe has a Brazilian housemate named Daniel, and I am a woman of my word.
Here are the highlights from the Daily Telegraph’s report on Thorpie’s ’s home life.
· Ian Thorpe’s housemate is a Brazilian swimmer named Daniel Mendes.
· Daniel is described as “more slightly built” than Ian.
· Ian Thorpe’s former coach Tracey Menzies set them up (to become friends).
· According to the Telegraph, the pair became training buddies before their friendship developed… into more friendship.
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8:46AM Jess McGuire | Because I am really confused by the front page of the Daily Telegraph’s website.
I don’t recall them making a big deal about the housemates of other celebrities, except for maybe that nice hockey player who lived with Deborah Hutton for seven years.
What gives? I’m almost too nervous to read the article itself, but I will just for you. If it contains anything interesting (and I doubt it, what could be interesting about Ian Thorpe having a nice friend who lives with him?!), I’ll get back to you and we’ll discuss it further.
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Are They Hinting At Something To Do With Ian Thorpe’s Private Life?
8:46AM Jess McGuire | Because I am really confused by the front page of the Daily Telegraph’s website.
I don’t recall them making a big deal about the housemates of other celebrities, except for maybe that nice hockey player who lived with Deborah Hutton for seven years.
What gives? I’m almost too nervous to read the article itself, but I will just for you. If it contains anything interesting (and I doubt it, what could be interesting about Ian Thorpe having a nice friend who lives with him?!), I’ll get back to you and we’ll discuss it further.
More » Ian Thorpe Is Excited About His Involvement With Mortgage Broking Website
9:45AM Jess McGuire | Beloved Australian sporting icon Ian Thorpe is excited. Bloody excited. And why wouldn’t he be? He’s dipping his toe in the water that is the thrilling world of mortgage broking!
Ian Thorpe, Australia’s greatest Olympian, has become a mortgage broker, of sorts. The former world-beating swimmer is a partner in a new website, launched yesterday, that matches banks and mortgage lenders with potential borrowers.
How does Thorpey feel about being involved in such a wondrous online venture? Oh yeah, we talked about this. He’s excited. SO EXCITED!
“I’m so excited by it,” Thorpe said. “I was introduced to the concept about a year ago and loved it. It takes away all of the daunting elements about applying for a mortgage and introduces healthy competition into the market as the banks vie for your business.”
You know what, Thorpey? I don’t think you’re excited about mortgage broking at all. I think you’re just saying that because you’re being paid to. And I can’t muster up false enthusiasm for this either, because unlike when you launched your fragrance Thorpe For Men, there are no cheap and dirty jokes to be found in this story. I’m depressed. This is the worst Wednesday EVER.
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Just Which Lonely Aussie Is This Spunky Spaniard Wooing?
9:03AM Jess McGuire | Look at that face on the left. Gorgeous, isn’t it? And to think, it’s allegedly laying the charm on an attractive but lonely Australian superstar! Who, you may ask? Well, I’ll tell you who it’s bloody not – Ian Thorpe! Because Thorpey is in love with a girl, dammit, and from what Ros Reines can figure out, she must live in LA. Good luck to you Thorpey! I support your love! Yay vagina!
But enough talk of the lovely straight gentle giant Ian Thorpe though, it’s time we discovered the single Australian our mystery handsome gent – his name is Andres Velencoso, by the way… sexy or what?! – is really wooing. Jump! More »
Robert Hughes Prepares Notes For Future Essay On Ian Thorpe’s Oeuvre
10:34AM Clem Bastow | The world of “celebrity” is filled with slashies, that is, people who can’t resist sliding a slash between their various careers. Actor/model, model/actress, muso/entrepreneur, gardener/male stripper – the list goes on. Well, Ian Thorpe is keen to become the first swimmer/pearl-necklace peddler/visual artist with his painterly effort for a charity auction, darkly entitled My Pain, My Gain, featuring a stylised Thorpedo – ahem – “powering through the water with tiny human figures all over him”.
“When I was a kid I used to imagine within my body there were all these mini people and the people in my goggles were the control room,” Thorpe said.
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Ian Thorpe Disappoints All By Dating A Lady
11:10AM Clem Bastow | After Melbourne’s Herald Sun Confidential made it clear that the hopes of the nation (i.e. their hopes for a brand new gay icon) were resting on the shoulders of Ian Thorpe, the Thorpedo has gone and dashed their hopes on the craggy rocks of heterosexuality. He is, it seems, dating a woman.
Can’t you just feel their disappointment?
Former swimming champion Ian Thorpe has nudged one step closer to diving into the deep end of his famously private love life.
But it may not create the splash most were anticipating.
After quitting his swimming career to get a life and lessen the intense media scrutiny, the Thorpedo has once again created ripples after last week announcing he was in love with “a special someone”.
After initially refusing to reveal the gender of his “newbie” love, the master of suspense yesterday announced it was indeed a female who has caught his eye.
“I am in a new relationship and I am very happy … except she lives on the other side of the world,” Thorpe told Woman’s Day.
It’s surprising to think that the Confidential crowd haven’t gotten over the idea that a man who likes fashion and tanning and occasionally wears pearl necklaces isn’t necessarily gay, but there you have it.
It’s okay, Confidential, call LifeLine or something. More »
Do You See What Melbourne Confidential Did There, Thorpey?
1:43PM Clem Bastow | Whether we like it or not (and I don’t), and particularly since he’s stopped swimming competitively and tends to hang out at fashion events and on Australia’s Next Top Model, Ian Thorpe’s sexuality has become a hotly debated topic of conversation amongst the gossip set.
To wit, this piece from today’s Herald Sun Confidential, which is a run-on from discussing an interview Thorpe gave in Who in which he was evasive about his love life:
Gender specifics aside, the real test may come when the Foxtel personality appears on Rove to promote the History Channel’s swimming special this Sunday night.
How will Thorpe respond to Rove’s trademark question “Who would you turn gay for?”
What would be great would be if Thorpey turned up clutching a handbag, squealed about Armani and Liza Minelli all night, and then hollered “BARBRA STREISAND!!” when Rove asks said question, before dumping a bucket of porridge on Rove’s head, shouting “punk’d!” and then performing Judas Priest’s Breakin’ The Law as a torch song backed by the Tony Bartuccio Dancers.
That ought to at least shut them up through the powers of extreme confusion if nothing else. More » 
