'I was Michael Jackson's lover': Liberace's boyfriend Scott Thorson makes shock claims of long romance with King of Pop

PUBLISHED: 16:52 EST, 7 June 2013 | UPDATED: 19:18 EST, 7 June 2013

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Liberace's one time toy-boy companion Scott Thorson claims had an even more famous lover - in the shape of late superstar Michael Jackson.

The man - whose memoir inspired HBO's Behind the Candelabra starring Michael Douglas and Matt Damon - now alleges he had a six to seven years relationship with The King of Pop.

And he claims Jackson and piano genius Liberace used to bond at his Palm Springs compound as they BOTH recovered from plastic surgery.

Famous pals: Liberace and Michael Jackson were at one time good friends in the 1980s

'Liberace introduced me and Michael in the late 1970's,' 54-year-old Scott told The Sun. 'It was right around the time Thriller was coming out and Michael and I became lovers.'

'Our relationship went on for six or seven years, Michael was very generous, too. He treated me well.'

Scott previously talked about his relationship with Jackson after he gave an interview to The National Enquirer back in 2004 claiming their first sexual encounter to place and the home of late female impersonator Danny La Rue.

Famous couple: Scott Thorson and Liberace attend Muppets Go Hollywood premiere at the Coconut Grove in Hollywood

Fake lovers: Behind The Candelabra stars Michael Douglas and Matt Damon play Liberace and Scott Thorson

'I was standing only a few feet away from Michael when he motioned with his hand to come over to him and join him on the bed,' he revealed

'I climbed onto the bed - our lovemaking session lasted about an hour.'

Behind The Candelabra tells the story of the bizarre love affair between Scott, then 17, when he met Liberace who was, 57, at the time.

Flamboyant star: Liberace dazzles his fans during one of his elaborate performances

Dangerous affair: Michael Douglas and Matt Damon show that their feelings are real in the HBO mini-film

The multi-millionaire musician lavished his much younger lover with gifts but it came at a price as he demanded that he get plastic surgery so that he could look more like him!

After their break-up Scott launched an unsuccessful $113 million lawsuit against Liberace who died of suspected AIDS in 1986.

Ironically, he has only just seen HBO's mini-film about their relationship after he was jailed in Reno while awaiting sentencing for burglary charges.

Colorful character: Liberace shows off one of his brighter than bright costumes

Candelabra man: Liberace poses in a colorful costume for his TV show back in 1969

Colorful character: Liberace shows off the colorful costumes that made him famous the world over

Scott - who is currently living at The Bunny Ranch Brothel after the owner bailed him out - liked the way that Matt Damon portrayed him.

'Matt Damon did a great job playing me and he did a great job in bed with Michael Douglas too,' he revealed.

But he's angry that he did not make more money out of the project and that the two stars did not come and bail him out recently.

'Hollywood turned it's back on me. Matt Damon or Michael Douglas would not bail me out, even though I offered to talk to them about the film,' he complained.

International star: Liberace appears on the Des O'Connor television show in Great Britain

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James in Edunburgh: Thank you. It will make up for all the red arrows I'm going to get.

- Miss Joni , Chicago, 08/6/2013 04:51

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that would be right, there all coming out of the wood work spinning thier stories now MJ isnt with us anymore - as others have said for gods sake think of his kids and shut the hell up

- Susan , Melbourne Australia, 08/6/2013 04:46

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Well, he too had to wait until the other person involved passed away and is unable to tell their side of the story. Same with this Wade Robson guy. I have no opinion about what is true and not true in either cases, but waiting until someone is dead to accuse them of things they would have found offending when they were alive is ... a little cowardly, maybe? In lack of a better word.

- Hanna , London, United Kingdom, 08/6/2013 04:42

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Thriller didn't come out in the 70's !!!! It was '83 !! What a load of rubbish.

- claptonfan , Crete, Norway, 08/6/2013 04:30

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Liberace was a BEAUTIFUL SOUL.

- KyliesSparklyTiarra , Formby, 08/6/2013 04:29

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You must be so proud. VILE specimen of a human being, No need to go there now, the man is dead and has been for years let it go, at least have some respect if you know what that word even means.

- Jenna T. , Madrid, Spain, 08/6/2013 04:27

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Narcissist.

- WellingtonReader , Wellington, New Zealand, 08/6/2013 04:27

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Ha! He wanted Matt Damon and Michael Douglas to bail him out of JAIL? HAHA!

- Meredith731 , Bloomington, United States, 08/6/2013 04:18

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What a douche! Coming out with that now the Liberace films coming out how surprizing! But very disrespectful considering the circumstances with Michael Jacksons daughter at the moment. What a looser!

- Kiwi girl , Sydney, 08/6/2013 04:17

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Hollywood? nasty place

- Judie , London, 08/6/2013 04:16

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