Tuning into the Rugby World Cup on ITV the other day, I stumbled across Gareth Thomas talking as a pundit. And I was troubled. A few days later I saw that Thomas had been on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins on Channel 4, talking about his experiences not only as a renowned former rugby player but also as a gay pioneer in sport and HIV ambassador. And my confusion deepened.
If I was feeling conflicted, I struggled to imagine how it must be for Ian Baum to see his former partner granted these platforms. So I rang him to ask.
“It feels like another kick in the teeth,” Baum said. “Part of me wants to keep my head down because the last eight years have
