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Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, who last week declared his hidden ‘crush’ for actress Blake Lively, has asserted that he has no bitter feelings towards her husband Ryan Reynolds, after news of their secret marriage broke.

The athlete revealed that he was unaware about Lively’s relationship status, until someone told him.

“I just heard about [the wedding],”People magazine quoted Lochte as saying.

Ryan Lochte. Photo: AFP

“I didn''t even know she had a boyfriend until someone told me after I said I had a crush on her.”

The 28-year-old wished the best for the newly wed couple.

“That''s great for them,”

“I just want to congratulate them and wish them the best,” he added.

Blake Lively. Photo: Santa Banta

Lochte now seems gaga over Paris Hilton, whom he met last week, at a cocktail party.

“I met Paris Hilton at [Brian Atwood''s cocktail party] last week,” Lochte said.

“I got to hang out with her. She''s a really sweet girl. Very attractive, I must say,” he added.