Tom Daley was warned against coming out as gay | SVT/TV 2/Skavlan

Olympic gold medal winner Tom Daley talks knitting, gay rights and 2020 olympics.

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[DavidBrowningBYD]

Tom makes a very valid point. Why are international events held in nations where human rights are not valued? Why are we even asking this question in 2021?

[jonnyangels]

The interviewer is really good -he doesn't talk over his guests like others do and listens to his guests, letting them speak.

[omoyemaya]

I, being an older gay gentleman, am so proud of this young, gay man. He is smart, socially aware and a great representative for the younger gay community. If most of the gay younger are like him, we are going in the right direction. Kudos, young man.

[gregorioeduardo]

Been watching his career since he was 16 yrs old. Amazed and not surprised he's come so far in career and journey as an out and proud gay man. Str8 people don't realize we have to "come out" every day when we don't hide ourselves behind the artificial walls. But doing so publicly to the whole world as a Gold medal winning Olympic athlete - that's courage!

[noelgenoway]

Great Job Tom! Thanks for shedding a light on how difficult the LGBT community still have it!! You are a great role model for the 'community'!! You make the UK, and the world very proud of you!!!! CONGRATS on all your success!!

[BeccaPickles]

Just love this guy. Such a treasure. Nothing but good wishes for you Tom.

[fidelguer]

He's so incredible brave. The way he fights for the human rights of our community is just great.

[onlyme]

I don't care if he's gay or not he is a great athlete and seems a nice guy, best of British👍

[vivianli]

Tom, the photo with your beautiful tears (though the mask was too small) had turned me into your fan. Congratulations once again to your gold medal!

[nyingma]

What I like about Tom is he is both a sweet and genuinely nice person AND someone who is not afraid to advocate and speak his mind.

[BB-xepi]

BOTH Tom and Host were fantastic!!! Awesome job guys...this is how an interview should go. Respectful, fun, comfortable, welcoming, understanding, great communication and a positive delivery🙏🙏👍👍👏👏🗽🗽🇺🇸🇺🇸

[RichNDNGuy]

Not only is he an amazing athlete, husband and father; he's very well spoken.

[ProsciuttinoXL]

I'm a 70 year old gay man. I've been out for 46 years. Hearing this young man talking about how difficult it still is for young people to live their lives as is natural to them, brings tears to my eyes. Be proud of who you are and the example you set. Knitting and all. F... the bigots.

[parkviewmo]

Excellent interview! Tom is so charming and the interviewer asked great questions and had a great sense of humor!

[globalman]

As always Skavlan never disappoints. Intelligent, thoughtful, respectful, kind, considerate and balanced interview in a short time slot. Bravo.
Congratulations Tom for your Olympic Success and for your courage and candid opinions.
Maybe Tom did lose some sponsorship?? but that is their loss because you cannot buy integrity or self respect and that is what Tom Daley has in spades. Pleased that he acknowledged extraordinary Greg Louganis who had a much harder time but helped pave the way for young Queer athletes.

[tytn]

INSPIRING interview! thank you, Tom, for sharing your experiences with us!

[PUAlum]

One of my parents (married in 1940) bridge partner friends spent part of WW2 in a German POW camp. He told us all the guys knew how to knit. He laughed that that was part of camp life never shown in the great war movies. But everyone in those camps was making or mending warm socks. Glad tom Daley is honoring that venerable and productive pasttime

[andrewaway]

That was a great interview with an amazing man, Tom Daley. Thank you.

[rafaelfleitas]

How nice to watch Tom Daley, being so proud of what he has done along the way of sports, particularly because he is indeed a role model for the LGBTQ community. Well done Tom. Keep it up and carry on for more success to come.

[krisenyatrue]

Tom is from the second you look into his eyes so expressive and he always seems to carry a smile with him. I discovered him in the series he posted with his other half. They are hilarious together!!! He clearly defined the prejudices & possible harm the LGBTQ community could & has encountered. I also admire how he corrected the interviewer on his husband's occupation. Not a script writer !!!! He is much more and Dustin is much more.