Is Ian Wright gay? Rumors on social media have questioned his sexuality.

Former footballer Wright is an Arsenal legend. Well, he also had an amazing playing career at Crystal Palace, West Ham United, and Burnley.

Ian had scored 239 goals during his football career. Today, he works as a television commentator for BBC Sport and ITV Sport.

Is Ian Wright Gay? Sexuality Revealed

Ian Wright hasn’t come out as gay. So, we believe that he is straight.

Well, the former footballer hasn’t responded to the sexuality allegations yet. Some netizens are spreading rumors claiming that he is homosexual.

To be clear, there’s no official statement released by Ian or his close friends. So, you can be assured that he is not bisexual.

On September 2, 2021, Wright’s debut novel, Striking Out will be officially published. Reportedly, he has been assisted by author Musa Okwonga.

Well, we might find some clues regarding his sexual orientation. However, the football pundit hasn’t hinted towards any clues regarding so recently.

What happened to Ian Wright? That’s a question every football fan wants to know. According to National World, he was a victim of domestic and emotional abuse during his childhood.

Reportedly, he along with his brother, Maurice were tortured by his step-father. The siblings revealed everything about their childhood in Ian’s documentary which was aired on BBC One.

Ian Wright Wife: Who Is He Married To?

Ian Wright is married to his wife, Nancy Hallam. Reportedly, they tied the knot in 2011.

According to Ian’s A Life In Football: My Autobiography, he had children with four women. Well, he was married to two of his lovers while he didn’t wed the other two.

Ian’s Wikipedia claims that he was in a relationship with Sharon Phillips. Interestingly, she is also a former professional footballer.

After their break-up, Wright hooked up with another girlfriend around the late 1980s. Reportedly, he got married to his first spouse, Debbie in the early 1990s.

Interestingly, he had a relationship between his first divorce and second marriage. However, he claims that he doesn’t play any part in the woman’s life anymore.

Who Are Ian Wright Kids? Everything To Know

Ian Wright has a total of eight kids. Among them, four are daughters and four are sons.

Namely, they are Shaun, Bradley, Brett, Stacey, Bobbi-Lee, Coco, Lola, and Roxanne. Well, his first child, Shaun is adopted.

Furthermore, two of his children, Bradley and Shaun Wright-Phillips are footballers now. Reportedly, Bradley plays for Columbus Crew and Shaun has already retired.

Footballer Wright Family Life Explored

Ian Wright was born in a Jamaican family. However, he played for England during his international career.

Well, we are unaware of his biological father. But, we can confirm that Ian was raised by his mother, Nesta.

Moreover, he has described his teacher, Sydney Pigden as the first positive male figure in his life. Indeed, he didn’t cope well with his abusive step-dad.