Michael Phelps: Off the Deep End!
Years of dedicated training turned Michael Phelps into an eight-time gold medalist at the Beijing Olympic Games. But it only took a few weeks for his image to change from squeaky-clean swim god to out-of-control party boy.
Just 11 days after a Disney World parade of honor, Michael was fondling the backside of a scantily clad dancer at the Las Vegas Playboy Club! Has the shy 23-year-old from the Baltimore suburbs been permanently replaced by a girl-mad party hound more at home living it up in Vegas, L.A. and New York City?
"The intoxicating impact of sudden fame on young people can be overwhelming, to say the least," L.A. public relations specialist Michael Levine tells Star. "As a top athlete, it's no surprise that Michael would be tempted by women throwing themselves at him and people showering him with attention. But there's a big burnout factor with new celebrities — let's see if Michael can steer clear of that."
Pick up the Dec.1 issue of Star — on sale now — for can't-miss photos of the Olympian chasing babes, boozing and gambling.
Plus, weigh in: Has Michael's post-Olympic carousing made you like him less? Think this behavior is typical of famous athletes? Weigh in.
READERS COMMENTS:
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he's young and enjoying his
moment of fame; he worked hard he deserves to live it up -- ms
What in the hell? This guy reminds me of Gomer Pyle. Please stop telling me how he is sooo cute. Gag me with a maggot. I beg you to put a picture of Mike and Gomer next to each other and compare. Michael, you need to stop and think about your true passion. SWIMMING! It has always been there for you. Hollywood will dump you soon. Get a grip man! Wake up before it's too late.
-- Darcy Madison, Me.
It's really amazing to read how unbelieveably jealous and mean most of the postings here are not to mention the psychic abilities of some of the postings in their sure and firm knowledge of Michael's sexual orientation. If and when any of you can achieve a tenth of what Michael has achieved, then feel free to criticize him for what he is doing which you wish and dream you could do.
-- Nwabunor
i didn't know who this guy was until he won some medals, he's still freaking ugly, the girls that go out with him are just with him for his medals cuz we all know it's not for his looks, obiously.
-- jlw
I hope he can find his balance; to recognize his gifts and not be destroyed by them. He can afford all the good drugs, but is taking them worth the price. Live the simple life, that is the gold medal.
-- Deanna
Geaux Phelps!
-- Bayou Beuty
he has practice his whole life for what he had done in beijing, so let him let loose and party for awhile as long as it dosent get out of hand.
-- georgie
MICHAEL PHELPS HAS A BIG NOSE. OMFG! HE MUST HAVE BEEN REALLY UNPOPULAR IN HIGH SCHOOL. IF HE WALKED UP TO ME ON THE STREET I WOULD TELL HIM HE HAS A BIG NOSE AND SEND HIM OVER TO MRS. P's HOUSE.
-- just sayin'
he is extremely ugly,pale, skinny and nerdy looking
he looks like he's drooling from his mouth all the time yucky -- kristina
LMAO MRS.P, I couldn't agree more. I've been saying that for the longest time already.
-- Cat |
