Michael Sam Flew Colin Grafton To Spain… Are They Dating Or Is Sam Just The Ultimate Travel Buddy?
Okay, so the tea is that Dancing On Ice heartthrob Colin Grafton and trailblazer NFL star Michael Sam are getting friendly. And by “getting to know each other,” we mean they’re reportedly “casually dating.”
So, how did these two handsome chaps connect? A source close to the situation, who chatted with PinkNews, mentioned that it all started when Sam slid into Grafton’s DMs back in September last year. Apparently, things have been warming up since then. “They aren’t official, but they are rumoured to be casually dating and are enjoying their time together,” the source revealed.
It seems things are sweet enough that a trip to Barcelona, Spain, was on the cards for Grafton around that time, reportedly a little something from Sam. If you had a peek at Grafton’s Instagram, then you might have spotted him soaking up the Spanish sun. And looking ahead? The source added, “Despite being very casual, Michael is coming to Japan to visit Colin while at work.” Now, that’s a trans-Pacific kind of interest!
A Little About Our Leading Men
For those needing a refresher, Michael Sam made headlines back in 2014 as the first openly gay athlete to be drafted by an NFL team. He has since spoken about the lack of support he felt from the league during that period.
Colin Grafton, our US-born ice skating sensation, publicly shared his story in an interview with PinkNews last year. Many will remember Grafton from his impressive debut season of Dancing On Ice in 2023. He partnered with RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne, and together they were the first drag artist and partner duo on the show, skating all the way to the final and finishing third.
What Makes a Perfect Date?
Previously, Grafton gave PinkNews a little insight into his dating life and what he hopes for, sharing his ideal first date scenario. Forget fancy restaurants for a first meet, he said. “A picnic in the park, finger food, and a nice bottle of wine, and getting to know each other on a one-on-one basis. Something simple like that, where we could have a more intimate space.” Sounds pretty lovely to us.
So, while it might be early days for Colin and Michael, we’re certainly watching this space. Are you?
