The diver has revealed that he is gay.
British diving Olympian Tom Daley has come out as gay and Twitter has exploded after the announcement, with a number of celebrities showing support.
Well known names from Gary Lineker to Harry Styles have sent comments to the teenager:
So proud of @TomDaley1994 – being unapologetically yourself is one of the bravest things you can do. Congratulations: http://t.co/QMTwZxbSj5
— Tyler Oakley (@tyleroakley) December 2, 2013
Tom Daley shouldn’t have made a video of 5 minutes explaining why he’s gay. He should’ve said: “Im gay. Take it or leave it.” Just 3 seconds
— Harry Styles (@iStylesArmy) December 2, 2013
No! It’s not me who’s in the relationship with Tom Daley. #budgysmugglinglove
— Russell Kane (@russell_kane) December 2, 2013
To all the homophobes out there spewing bigoted bile about Tom Daley, I laugh in your wretched little faces. You’re losing, he’s winning.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 2, 2013
Exactly! Well said. RT @davidwalliams: Of course we support you @TomDaley1994 and we all love you even more for your bravery and honesty. X
— Lorraine (@reallorraine) December 2, 2013
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