Gayle King's ex-husband, William Bumpus, has issued a public apology for cheating on her with one of her close friends nearly 40 years ago. The apology comes after the television personality recently revisited the painful experience on a podcast.
According to Daily Mail, Bumpus expressed regret to Gayle, their children, and grandchildren for the pain he caused. He admitted full responsibility for his actions and stated that he has long owned up to them publicly.
In his statement, Bumpus acknowledged that Gayle had every right to speak about the painful chapter of their marriage. He also praised her for supporting him through law school and for helping them successfully co-parent after their divorce.
The apology follows Gayle's recollection on a podcast of returning home unexpectedly and discovering her then-husband with a close friend. She described that moment as one that changed the course of their marriage. Gayle and Bumpus divorced in 1993 after 11 years together.
