Olympian Gus Kenworthy Opens Up About His Secret Love Life
The "Heated Rivalry" Parallel
Gus Kenworthy, the renowned Olympian, recently opened up about his past love life, revealing a secret relationship that eerily mirrored the plot of the popular TV show "Heated Rivalry."
In the show, two hockey players hide their romance while one of them pretends to date an actress. Kenworthy's real-life situation was strikingly similar.
The Miley Cyrus Stir
In 2014, during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Kenworthy mentioned Miley Cyrus as his celebrity crush. This comment sparked media frenzy, and Cyrus even followed him on Twitter.
However, Kenworthy was already dating someone else at the time, creating a whirlwind of conflicted emotions.
A Surreal Situation
Kenworthy described the situation as surreal, admitting he was digging himself into a deeper hole. He enjoyed the flirty texts with Cyrus but felt guilty for lying about his true feelings.
He even considered coming out publicly if he won a gold medal, imagining himself kissing his boyfriend on the podium as a silent protest. However, he only won a silver medal and did not come out at that time.
Coming Out and Moving On
Kenworthy finally came out as gay in 2015 during an interview with ESPN. He has since moved on and is now in a relationship with Andrew Rigby.
This story highlights the challenges that LGBTQ+ athletes face and the importance of being true to oneself.
