Ian Thorpe has made a shocking confession, admitting he is ready to settle down and start a family!
The Olympic Gold Medallist told The Sunday Telegraph he’d love to start a family of his own, and had grown particularly motivated since becoming an uncle in April.
‘I’ve always wanted to have a family — a family of my own,’ Thorpe told the publication.
‘I’ve loved being an uncle and I would love being a father as well.’
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The 35-year-old also claimed he’d love to marry his partner, Ryan Channing!
Grace is the Digital Content Editor at New Idea. Grace is a lifestyle junkie who has previously interned at Dolly, Stellar and marie claire, as well having written in the fashion and beauty sections at Finder.com.au. When not working, you can find Grace heading for the slopes, playing with her pup or stuck in a seemingly endless Instagram scroll.
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