However, Daley also received an outpouring of support from the pubic -- including a handful of celebrities who were quick to vocalize their pride regarding the athlete's decision. Here are 10 powerful celebrity voices who weren't afraid to show their support for Tom Daley's decision to come out.
1. Kylie Minogue
@TomDaley1994 Inspiring and brave…..as always!!! #RespectTom
— kylie minogue (@kylieminogue) December 2, 20132. Andy Cohen
“@TomDaley1994: Got something I need to say...not been easy decision to make, hope you can support me! :) http://t.co/0ZtR9b9fyR” LOVE THIS
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) December 2, 20133. Stephen Fry
I opened the second door on my advent calendar and Tom Daley came out. Seriously @TomDaley1994 congratulations. So happy for you.
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) December 2, 20134. Greg Louganis
Look I am not one to spread rumors, but Tom Daley will always be this young man from GB who can rip like no... http://t.co/QwHwJuMWhW
— Gregory Louganis (@greglouganis) December 2, 20135. Ben Cohen
Hey Tom. Congrats!! You are truly a great role model. I would love to support you!! Ben @StandUpFdn @TomDaley1994
— Ben Cohen (@RugbyBenCohen) December 2, 20136. Piers Morgan
To all the homophobes out there spewing bigoted bile about Tom Daley, I laugh in your wretched little faces. You're losing, he's winning.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 2, 20137. Boy George
Good for you @TomDaley1994 and let that be the end of it!
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) December 2, 20138. Matthew Mitcham
@TomDaley1994 is a champion in every sense of the word. And it's super cute that he's in love =) he should be rewarded with all our support
— Matthew Mitcham (@matthew_mitcham) December 2, 20139. Lucy Spraggan
Insane amount of love for @TomDaley1994 today, the only man I've ever googled imaged to admire the beauty of!
— Lucy Spraggan (@lspraggan) December 2, 201310. Mark Gatiss
Bravo @TomDaley1994 Be happy!
— Mark Gatiss (@Markgatiss) December 2, 2013Congrats from us too, Tom!