Country singer Carrie Underwood, 25, and world record-setting Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, 23, have been talking on the phone and texting back and forth. They haven’t met yet but they’re planning a date to take place in Nashville soon. Phelps is said to have heard that Underwood called him “cute” and that paved the way for the two to get in touch.
[Michael Phelps] is totally smitten with Carrie after her heard that she thought he was “cute,” say sources at the 2008 Olympics. They began texting and calling one another while Michael was still in Beijing and have already made plans to get together in Nashville, near where Carrie lives. Carrie suggested “a quiet dinner” as a first date, said the source.
“But Michael laughed and said, ‘I’m not so sure that you’d want to see me eat! It might not make a good first impression.'”
[From The National Enquirer, print edition, September 9, 2008]
That’s cute that he said he doesn’t want her to see him eat. The Enquirer reminds us that Phelps has to consume 12,000 calories a day while he’s in training to keep up his energy. That’s more than a lot of people eat in a whole week.
I don’t really see how this guy is so attractive. He is an amazing and heroic athlete who demonstrates triumph of will and deserves to be lauded. He’s not a traditionally good looking guy when he puts a shirt on, though. I don’t see him lasting with Carrie or it going beyond a first date or two. She comes off as petty to me, and she’s clearly not over her failed relationship with Tony Romo given some of the things she’s said about him. Phelps just doesn’t seem like her type. That said, JayBird is single and open to giving the guy a chance despite his physical oddities.
Carrie Underwood is shown at the CMA Music Festival on 6/7/08. Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN. Michael Phelps is shown at an event to announce the “Visa grant for early swimming” on 8/28/08. Credit: L Gallo / WENN
Look at their two faces in the header image – they’re very similar. Similar face shape, similar noses, similar chins. I find that people who look alike are often attracted to each other.
Oh, I think he’s a cutie pie. I can say he’s not “conventionally” attractive, but he’s got a great smile, lots of life and intelligence in his eyes, and you know he’s honest and dedicated and disciplined and all kinds of things that go with being a top-notch athlete.
That said, I wouldn’t wish a high-profile relationship on him like this. I hope he finds someone awesome to date who is slightly more out of the public eye….
Poor, poor Michael. I hope he has fun before she breaks his heart.
Sounds ‘fishy’ to me
Crap. I just snarfed coffee down the front of my dress. Thanks CandyKay, and yes there is a strong resemblance.
Syko: He probably should be more worried about his truck and any future GFs he might have after they split.
I just can’t imagine him having sex. Not even in the water. Why is that?
Michael Phelps: the most famous male “Butterface” in the world. Enjoy it while you can, honey.
I think he’s adorable. And athletic prowess is hot, I don’t care what your face looks like. I bet he cleans up in the “tail” department, no problem. And if you’ve ever seen that shot of him modeling the Speedo LZR Racer, you know he’s got plenty of other, uh, assets to make up for his “unconventional” face.
LOL@ MSat. Although I think technically it’s a “Buttisface”
She sure seems to go for the guys with those odd shaped ears. Look at Tony Romo and Michael Phelps, they both have ears that immediately get your attention. With their swim hat and helmet on, they’re not too bad, but take those items off… blech!
LOL geronimo. I don’t know what possessed me to check back here before going to work, but I’m not changing my clothes again. I’ll just have to wear this one with coffee on it. It’s always been so believable when she says she’s just friends with guys because I’ve thought the same thing about her.
I agree CandyKay! I have been saying for years that people who are attracted to each other often have similar features. I’ve always thought that was the reason Tom Cruise was so nutty about Katie. He’s such a narcissist that it was love at first sight.
Don’t see this one working out though.
Oh and thanks Daisy…got the gravatar worked out.
couldnt agree with you more kolby. genius is attractive, no matter if it is physical or mental and that can make up for a less conventional face. phelps has (evolutionarily speaking) all the traits that women would find attractive and make him a good mate: he is tall, extremely well built, has success and money, seems warm hearted and loves his momma. uglier, less well built, and less accomplished guys have gotten way hotter girls before. i’d say carrie underwood is the ‘underdog’ in this equation, meaning phelps literally could have his pick of women right now (amanda grossness beard notwithstanding) and hes choosing her, so underwood should be stoked to ride that stallion while he’s still interested in her.
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Princess, looks great 🙂
Is that your horse?
Just can’t pick a pop star to wreck his career with, can he?
Could be worse. Could be Britney. Or Paris.
Agree, Bros. Phelps is a hottie not just because of his AMAZING body, but his sweetness, drive, ambition, talent and his devotion to his AMAZING mother.
Phelps could do better than this petty, vapid blonde.
Personally, I hope this relationship works out. But realistically, they’re both very young and they “got a lot of living to do” (Bye-Bye Birdie).
@Princess: Is that your horse or is it Secretariat?? maybe
his teeth bother me. I like nice teeth and his do nothing for me. He does have a nice body and I’m sure he is well endowed being so tall and all. You could brown bag his head and you’d be fine.
He’s not a looker, but talent goes a long way. For instance, I wanted to have Steven Tyler’s children.
Daisy, –thanks but no.. I wish. That is Curlin winning the Dubai World Cup. He is an amazing race horse running this weekend in the Woodward at Saratoga.
Kerri– loved Secretariat. When ever I need an emotional boost I go to Youtube where they have an awesome tribute set to music of him winning the Belmont. Will give you chills.
Princess – Curlin is getting the royal treatment up at Saratoga this month. I believe they gave him the key to the city, believe it or not.
I would go out with him…..but unfortunately I am already taken. 😉
Kolby- Doesn’t surprise me. He truly is an awesome specimen. Was up there a couple of weeks ago but he hadn’t arrived yet I don’t think.
He looks better with his facial hair…and she’s not going to date him long.
I hope this story is not just another rumor. I think it would be cute, they both seem like good ppl. Good for them.
look the guy seems nice but he is not someone that people care about in terms of who he is dating.,
i mean stop the madness already.
Dude, there is only a resemblence in the pic because of their expressions…what a stretch!
Any girl dating him would have to be OK with being #3 in his life, no’s. 1 and 2 being swimming and his mom. Which is not to say that I think he’s a mama’s boy – she raised him as a single parent and her care and devotion helped him to become what he is today – of course their bond is extremely close. Michael Phelps is every mother’s dream.
I read somewhere that he was bullied as a child. Now that he’s famous I hope the world will be kind to him.
Why can’t I stop laughing at this? 😆
she wouldn’t even give him a second thought if he wasn’t so rich or about to be rich.Money makes you do anything.
Oh my Michael,
Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Just because you’re on top of the world now doesn’t mean it’s all yours homeboy. Take it slow. They’re all rushing to you and you’re like a kid in a candy store. Be careful! And yes to all of you jealous biotches, he has good looks. Orthodontists are affordable. After that he’s good to go! He’s got the whole PACKAGE and then some!
I like Michael… As for Ewww… Amanda Beard, she needs to trim her beard, that horse teethed twig! 🙂
She just keep finding ways to keep herself in the limelight.
This is just another 1 or 2 date romp with no fireworks.
Just a way to keep her in the paparazzi’s lenses. She is hot but really pathetic!
when my friend told me the news, i did not take a second to think to look it up on google.
then i stumbled upon this.
honestly, i think its a lie.
according to the article, michael and “that girl” would “constantly txt and call each other while he was in beijing”.
that makes NO SENSE at all because while michael was in beijing, he was TOO conncentrated on his race; his mom didnt even get to talk to him, until that semi-hug when he won his 8th gold.
and right after that he went straight to london.
i dont think he would actually let himself be distracted off his race (i mean, he’s making history here !)just because of some “girl”.
the end :]
I think they would be cute together…