Apparently Ricky Martin and Ian Thorpe are dating.

A rumour has surfaced.

A rumour so wonderful, we almost don’t want to say it out loud in case we jinx it.

We are hearing that Australian swimming star Ian Thorpe 31, who came out in an interview in July, is dating Latino popstar and popular judge from The Voice Ricky Martin, 42.

RICKY MARTIN.

IAN THORPE.

ALLEGEDLY the couple have a seven-figure magazine deal to reveal the details of their relationship, due on shelves in November. If that is the case, November cannot come soon enough.

At the time of Ian’s powerful interview, Ricky gave some supportive comments: “He has no idea what he’s doing for the lesbian, gay and bisexual community around the world,” Ricky said. “To have someone as powerful and successful as him saying it’s OK to be who you are and be happy – kudos Ian, I’m very proud of you.”

It must be said: THIS IS A RUMOUR.

It must also be said: Please be true. Please be true. Dear God, please be true.

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