Gayle King's ex issues statement apologising for cheating scandal
Yahoo • • general
Key Points:
- William Bumpus, Gayle King's ex-husband, publicly apologized for cheating on her nearly 40 years ago, acknowledging the pain he caused during their marriage from 1982 to 1993.
- King revealed on the Call Her Daddy podcast that she caught Bumpus cheating with one of her best friends in 1990 after returning home from a canceled flight.
- Despite the betrayal, King maintained her composure during the confrontation to protect their young children from trauma and avoided making a scene.
- The couple attempted to repair their marriage following the incident but ultimately divorced three years later.
- Bumpus expressed respect for King's decision to share her story and acknowledged the impact of his actions on their family.