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Ricky Martin would be “getting to know swimmer Ian Thorpe better”

It seems like Ricky Martin You'll be able to change your status to "dating" soon. According to ABC and several other international outlets, the Puerto Rican singer is "getting to know better" the former Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe.

The two had been exchanging messages since Ian came out of the closet in recent weeks. In fact, the Mexican website La Botana guarantees that the athlete only revealed himself to be gay because of the singer.

– Ian Thorpe says he wasn’t happy in the closet

Ricky even sent a public message to the swimmer and called him “brave”.

"Congratulations to Ian Thorpe, brave man, I'm happy for you. Millions of people appreciate what you've done. I'm proud #Selflove", wrote the artist.

In January of this year, they had already met during Australia's The Voice program. At this time, Rick was already telling the press that he would love to experience a new love and, in addition to the twins, be the father of another daughter. It will be?

The alleged couple has not yet commented on the rumors.

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