Podcaster reveals he had a secret long term relationship with an AFL star: ‘We were both in the closet’
Popular TikTokker Scott O’Halloran has opened up about his long-term relationship with an AFL star.
Scott revealed his former romance with the sports star on this week’s episode of his podcast Luke and Sassy Scott.
He explained that the pair dated for “three to four years when they were both in the closet,” but their relationship ended due to “toxicity and homophobia.”
“I was in a relationship for about three to four years with an AFL footballer, who no longer plays AFL,” he said.
‘I think I loved him. I don’t know if he loved me. We enjoyed each other’s company and confided so much in each other when we were both in the closet.”
Popular TikTokker Scott O’Halloran has opened up about his long-term relationship with an AFL star
Scott described their relationship as “beautiful” but admitted they were worried their romance would become public.
“But then there was another side where we could see that he was an AFL footballer and a legend of the game and how scared he was of ever being found out for who he was, because of the homophobia in the game. ‘
He continued, “The toxicity and homophobia ended our relationship. There was too much pressure on him. There was too much pressure on me.’
It comes next Scott recently lashed out at the AFL for not doing enough to stamp out homophobia, following footy star Jeremy Finlayson’s shocking homophobic slur against an Essendon player.
He explained that the pair dated for “three to four years when they were both in the closet,” but their relationship ended due to “toxicity and homophobia.”
He also referred to the case of North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson, who was fined $20,000 and was given a two-match suspended ban for using the word ‘c**ks***er’ in a heated argument with two St Kilda players during pre-season.
“The AFL has a huge problem and they are the ones to blame,” he said.
‘Alastair Clarkson, a coach in the AFL, used a homophobic slur and all he got was a small fine compared to the man’s salary, and he clearly did not deter the player, Jeremy Finlayson, from using homophobic slurs on the field to use a slur. .’
It comes after Scott hit out at the AFL for not doing enough to stamp out homophobia, following footy star Jeremy Finlayson’s shocking homophobic slur against an Essendon player
“I ask the AFL to reconsider Alastair Clarkson’s punishment and take this into account when it comes to Jeremy Finlayson, because in any other organization in Australia you would immediately lose your role if you spoke to such a colleague.”
“The mental health toll on our community is greater than these small fines.”
“AFL, you’re supposed to be a leader.”
“No gay AFL player has ever come out and I wonder why. It comes from above.’