Gareth Thomas' former partner has told of the "absolute distress" he experienced on learning he had HIV. Ian Baum was speaking on ITV's Good Morning Britain after the settlement of a legal case he filed against the Welsh rugby legend.
The former Wales and Lions captain had been sued for £150,000 in damages by Mr Baum, who claimed Mr Thomas had hidden his HIV status during their relationship and had failed to take "reasonable care" before allegedly passing the virus onto him. The Sarn-born TV personality, 48, strongly denied the allegations.
The case was due to be heard in the High Court later this year but Mr Thomas confirmed on Monday that he had paid Mr Baum £75,000 plus costs with no admission of liability or guilt, which he said was a fraction of what he would have had to pay to defend himself in court.
