Bruce Jenner to discuss transition in Diane Sawyer interview THIS WEEKEND
BRUCE JENNER has reportedly pushed forward his interview with Diane Sawyer to discuss transitioning from male to female.
Bruce Jenner is said to have pushed forward his interview date with Diane Sawyer
According to Radar Online the 65-year-old former Olympian could be sitting down with the veteran ABC journalist as early as this weekend.
"Bruce will shoot an interview with Diane this weekend to discuss transitioning from male to female," a source told the site.
The insider continued: "Bruce realised that there’s no longer any need to wait since the family knows and the public is pretty much aware of what’s going on."
The news of Bruce's upcoming interview with Diane comes after his mother, Esther Jenner, confirmed his gender reassignment on Tuesday.
The 65-year-old former athlete is said to be filming his interview with ABC this weekend
Esther told the Radar Online: "I just learned about [his transition]. Bruce filled me in, and we had a very long, long, long talk about it.
"I have never been more proud of Bruce for who he is, himself as a father, as an Olympian, a wonderful public speaker. He instills enthusiasm in people. He's gifted."
She continued: "I support him whole-heartedly. I just love him like I always have."
Esther Jenner confirmed her son's gender change in an interview with Radar Online
Meanwhile, Bruce's journey is also set to be featured in a docu-series which will reportedly air on E! later on this year.
Bruce, who has been a staple part of the Kardashian-based reality shows since 2007, is said to have told his family about his transgender plans last month.
The former sports star's children Cassandra, 34, Burt, 36, Brandon, 33, Brody, 31 as well as his daughters with former wife Kris Jenner, Kendall, 19 and Kylie, 17, are said to adjusting well to what is going on.
Bruce was married to reality TV star Kris Jenner for 24 years
He is also a step-father to Kourtney, Kim and Khloe Kardashian.
A source told People magazine: "Bruce told them everything – where things stood, what his plans were for the future, and what everyone could expect.
"Everyone basically knew what was up, but it was still a shock to hear it outlined so explicitly."
Bruce has reportedly told his children including Kim Kardashian about his transgender plans