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Alison Mau confirms: 'Yes, I am bisexual'

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Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:14a.m.

Alison Mau was previously married to TVNZ news anchor Simon Dallow (NZPA)

Alison Mau was previously married to TVNZ news anchor Simon Dallow (NZPA)

By 3 News staff

Television presenter Alison Mau has ended months of speculation, confirming her same-sex relationship.

Mau introduced girlfriend Karleen Edmonds to the audience at a fundraiser at Auckland’s Aotea Centre on Saturday.

Moments before announcing the winner of the Queen of the Whole Universe fundraising project, Mau told the audience; “There is no room in my life for bigotry of any kind and I am proud to be standing amongst this community.”

She then went on to introduce Edmonds by saying she was looking “incredibly hot”.

The audience erupted into cheers and applause, according to  reports.

She said her attraction to Edmonds came as a surprise.

“I have fallen in love with a wonderful woman and it was just so unexpected.”

Mau later confirmed to GayNZ.com “yes... I am bisexual”.

She said she hadn’t wanted to confirm her relationship until then, and media speculation had caused her grief.

Mau, who was formerly married to fellow TVNZ news anchor Simon Dallow, told the website she was aware of the impact it would have on her family.

“I had to bear in mind the effect this would have on my children and ex-husband.”

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18 Nov 2010 04:33a.m.

punk company nz wrote:

each to their own i say good on her we should all do what we feel is right in our lives despite the criticism we may face

17 Nov 2010 11:06a.m.

Cheryl Smith wrote:

Why bother to get married, and have a family, if you then betray, and humiliate them in such an abominable way....nothing courageous in this!!!!!

10 Nov 2010 10:00a.m.

Jess wrote:

I think she's dealt with it beautifully. I think it is really important for public figures to proclaim lesbian/gay/bisexual/transexual leanings, in the hope it might be seen as 'normal' (which it is!) Yes, obviously the media can be revolting, respect for Alison out the window. But in terms of the wider argument, a completely different and counteractive message was sent having a public figure 'outed' as opposed to public figures 'coming out.'

09 Nov 2010 01:30p.m.

Joe Tetro wrote:

Yay finger licking good.... you go Ali!!

09 Nov 2010 01:25p.m.

Lin wrote:

To thy ownself be true, Good on you and good luck for your future happiness. You go girl.

08 Nov 2010 10:27p.m.

Lisa wrote:

Alison, good for you, love is love, and if you have love & joy in your heart, who cares with whom! Awesum for walking your truth and being brave enough follow your heart. Im sure you have inspire alot of others. You go Girl. x

08 Nov 2010 09:53p.m.

Joanne wrote:

Also @M Cameron - she was at an LGBT event. Did you expect her to say nothing? and I think her family already know. Grow up NZ.

08 Nov 2010 09:49p.m.

Joanne wrote:

@M Cameron - you're showing your complete ignorance about bisexuality. You confuse a person's sexual identity label with promiscuity. You should NOTE how long she was married and how long she's been in this relationship.

08 Nov 2010 07:35p.m.

Michelle wrote:

Good for you Allie....you do in life what makes you happy,it's too short, and if some people don't life it...too bad for them aye.

08 Nov 2010 06:42p.m.

Jan wrote:

Alison has come out...I guess she felt she needed to...when is the right time? As long as it doesn't effect her work. I guess her family will work it out, without the help of the media.