Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe reveals plans for parenthood
Daily MailIan Thorpe has revealed that he very much plans to become a father. It comes after Ian's split from ex Ryan Channing in 2019 put an end to the couple's surrogacy plans. Swim fan: 'I'd love to be a father at some stage,' he told the publication, adding that he hopes his children enjoy swimming as much as he does In August 2019, a source close to Ian and Ryan told Daily Mail Australia that the pair had 'rekindled their romance' while holidaying in Ibiza, Spain. But in November, Ryan told Daily Mail Australia that he was no longer in a relationship with Ian and also denied they had ever reconciled in August. Exes: It comes after Ian's split from ex Ryan Channing put an end to the couple's surrogacy plans in 2019 'Ian and I have been separated for over a year now but remain close friends and the same circle of friends.