Tom Arnold, 67, sparks fierce debate after revealing why he hasn't had sex in 10 years
Tom Arnold is facing backlash after revealing his previous controversial reasons for being celibate for almost 10 years.
The True Lies star, 67, told Page Six that he was ready for love again, six years after his divorce from Ashley Groussman. His nationwide tour My Crazy X-Wife has proved a gateway to getting back out there, with the comedian revealing that his views on dating people his own age have changed.
“I used to say, people are like, because I haven’t had a date for nine and a half years, ‘You should date someone your own age,'" he told the outlet. "And I’m like, ‘Dude, have you seen people my age? We are freaking disgusting.'”
However, Arnold added: “But here’s the thing. I have learned there’s a lot of funny, smart, sexy, 60-something women."
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Arnold isn't looking for a fling, revealing to the outlet that he wants someone he can introduce to his children, Jax, 13, and Quinn, 10, who he shares with Groussman.
“I think, one of these days, it will happen,” he told the outlet, although the Hollywood star doesn't believe he's the greatest catch, claiming women 'don't want someone that used to have a lot of money and now has two little kids'.
The controversial comments sparked debate amongst the public, with many strongly disagreeing with his words. However, others thought people had been overreacting.
“Well? That is a bit harsh. I am 65 and I don’t believe that I am freaking disgusting," one social media user said.
However, another said the 'understood' where he was coming from.
“I get it!!! At least he’s honest about it," another said.
A third commented: “Relax everyone. He's a comedian so I'm sure he was being funny. But there's truth to it also and I'm sure at our age we don't think we look as good as we did when we were younger. It's called the aging process.”
Prior to his marriage to Groussman, Arnold was married to Shelby Roos from 2002 to 2008. He was married to his second wife, Julie Lynn Champnella from 1995 to 1999, and most famously to Roseanne Barr from 1990 - 1994.
In a joint statement following their divorce, Groussman and Arnold said they were "pleased to report that we have arrived at an amicable resolution to our custody issues."
"We continue to work with a co-parenting therapist and are committed to raising our family in a healthy and cooperative manner," they added.
Kiesha Dosanjh
