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Swim star Ian Thorpe opens up on baby plans

Good news from the Aussie icon - by Matthew Denby
  • 24 Jan 2019

Aussie swimming icon Ian Thorpe has some baby news – confirming today that he and partner Ryan Channing are in the process of creating a family together.

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The Olympic swimmer, 36, are looking into surrogacy in Los Angeles, confirming they are in talks with a high profile fertility provider.

The couple, who have been together since 2015, are working with the Southern California Reproductive clinic, situated in Beverly Hills.

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'We're talking about it and have for a while, but it's still early days,' Ian told the Daily Mail. 'Yes, we decided to visit the clinic in LA - it's all part of the plan at this stage.'

Like many Australian gay couples, Ian and Ryan have been forced to seek assistance overseas, because of strict regulation of surrogacy in their home country.

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'Becoming parents is something that Ian and myself would love to make happen,' Channing told the paper.

'Unfortunately, the laws in Australia are difficult for same sex males in regards to surrogacy - California state law has really progressed in this space which makes it the best option legally.

'Something I would love to see progress further in Australia so same sex couples don't have to trouble abroad to achieve their family goals.'  

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Matt is the host of WHO's popular TV podcast, Binge List, and he enjoys writing news, reviews and entertainment content. His favourite TV show is Gogglebox, and his greatest ever celebrity experience was flirting with Jackie Collins.

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