First Openly Gay NFL Star Michael Sam’s Alleged Boyfriend, Colin Grafton, Shines As A Pro Skater On ‘Dancing On Ice’

Michael Sam's alleged boyfriend Colin Grafton was paired with Mollie Pearce during the 2025 series of Dancing on Ice.

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Michael Sam, a former NFL star and the first openly gay player to be drafted in NFL history, has recently sparked curiosity among netizens about his rumored boyfriend.

Michael Sam, the current defensive line coach for the ELF Panthers Wroclaw, who has kept his romantic life private since his ex-fiancé Vito Cammisano, has recently caught people’s attention with rumors of having a new boyfriend.

Furthermore, the former NFL star Michael Sam is believed to be in a relationship with none other than renowned pro skater and Dancing on Ice star Colin Grafton.

Colin Grafton, who made his ITV’s Dancing on Ice debut back in 2023 with his partner, late drag queen star The Vivienne, won the heart of millions with his exceptional skating and dancing skills, reaching the finals.

He further returned to the show as a professional in January 2024, partnered with Claire Sweeney; however, they were eliminated in Week Four of the competition.

While neither Michael Sam nor his alleged boyfriend Colin Grafton has confirmed their relationship publicly, according to some reports, they have been ‘Casually dating’ for some months.

Reports also state that they aren’t official, but they are rumored to be casually dating and enjoying their time together. Michael Sam is also coming to Japan to visit his rumored boyfriend, Colin, who is currently performing in Japan.

Furthermore, many fans are eagerly awaiting an official announcement from the rumored couple, but some have criticized Michael Sam, comparing his current rumored relationship to his past one with former boyfriend Vito Cammisano.

Michael Sam dated Vito Cammisano, an alumnus of the University of Missouri and a member of the school’s swim team.

The couple got engaged in January 2015, but their relationship ended just a few months later, in June 2015.

Although it remains unclear whether Michael Sam and Colin Grafton are actually dating, Colin frequently comments on Michael’s Instagram posts, fueling further relationship rumors.

Michael Sam’s Alleged Boyfriend, Colin Grafton, Began His Skating Journey At The Age Of 7

Michael Sam’s alleged boyfriend, Colin Grafton, is no stranger to the world of skating. Born on September 19, 1991, in Rhode Island, he began his skating journey from a very young age of 7, inspired by the 1998 Winter Olympics.

Furthermore, Colin is a team USA pairs skater and has competed in prestigious sporting events worldwide.

With former partner Kylie Duarte, he won the 2012 U.S. junior bronze medal and finished eighth at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Minsk.

A graduate of North Attleboro High School, Colin began his professional figure skating career in 2016 with Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

From 2009 to 2017, he served as a professional figure skater in the USA, Europe, and Asia.

Likewise, Colin also served as a pro skater and crew member of Royal Caribbean Cruises in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for four years and currently works as a principal performer of Holiday on Ice in Europe.

In addition to his pro skating career, Colin Grafton is also pursuing a career as a model and actor.

Colin worked as a fashion model in New York Fashion Week in October 2016 and appeared as an actor in the TV show “Suits.”

He also worked with the Autostadt Wolfsburg in Germany and as an assistant social media coordinator of Jackson Ultima in Canada.

In Case You Didn’t Know

  • Michael Alan Sam Jr. was born on January 7, 1990, in Galveston, Texas, United States, as the seventh of eight children of JoAnn and Michael Alan Sam Sr.
  • His parents separated when he was young, his older brother passed away from a firearm wound, and his other older brother has been missing since 1998.
  • On February 24, 2015, Sam appeared and competed on the 20th season of Dancing with the Stars with professional dancer Peta Murgatroyd. They were eliminated in the fourth week of competition and finished in tenth place.
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