It seems some past hurts resurface, prompting new apologies. Gayle King’s ex-husband, William Bumpus, has issued another public apology after the beloved broadcaster revisited the painful end of their marriage on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. King’s candid discussion about discovering his infidelity during their union has brought the decades-old incident back into the spotlight.
A Painful Past Revisited
During her appearance on the podcast, King recounted the moment she returned home to find Bumpus with another woman, a close friend at the time. She described her disbelief and hurt, famously recalling saying, “I thought we were friends!” This deeply personal revelation clearly struck a chord, leading to Bumpus’s renewed apology.
In a statement shared with Page Six, Bumpus expressed his profound regret to King, their children, and grandchildren for the pain his actions caused. He acknowledged King’s right to share her story and described the infidelity as a pivotal, painful moment that significantly altered their family’s path.
Maintaining a Co-Parenting Relationship
Despite the painful circumstances of their split, Bumpus also praised King’s dedication as a mother. He noted that they successfully maintained a strong co-parenting relationship after their divorce in 1993, a testament to their commitment to their children, Kirby and William Jr. He even mentioned that they remain on good terms, with King recently sending birthday wishes to his daughter from another relationship.
A History of Apologies
This isn’t the first time Bumpus has apologized for the infidelity. King had previously discussed the affair publicly in 2016, which also prompted an apology from him at that time. The renewed public interest in this apology comes as King’s “Call Her Daddy” interview also touched upon long-standing rumors about her close friendship with Oprah Winfrey.
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