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Daily Mail
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE The REAL reason Olympic hero Ryan Lochte and Playboy wife are divorcing: Decade-long dark 'spiral' revealed
Not for the first time, Ryan Lochte was forced to address some shocking revelations. And, not for the first time, he chose to omit some rather crucial details. Earlier this week, the Olympic swimmer's wife, Kayla Reid, announced that she had filed for divorce after seven years of marriage. In a statement on social media, the former Playboy Playmate detailed the pain of leaving Lochte.
News.com.au
a day ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Olympic swimming champ and wife's sad fall from grace
Olympic swimming champ Ryan Lochte and his estranged wife, Kayla Reid, have garnered nearly $270,000 in debt amid their divorce. The 12-time Olympic medallist and the real estate agent are subject to paying $99,696 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), according to court documents obtained by The New York Post. The ex-couple also received a $2,231.76 legal claim from the Fletcher Park Owners' Association in December 2024, where they live in Gainesville, Florida, due to 'unpaid' costs, 'late fees' and 'lawyer fees,' per a filing obtained by Us Weekly. It is a sad fall from grace for Lochte, who finished his professional career in 2021 as one of the most successful athletes in American swimming history. His achievements in the pool, which includes six gold medals, are somewhat overlooked because of his bizarre antics during the 2016 Olympics in Rio where he lied about being robbed at gun point. He is widely remembered as being US legend Michael Phelps' right-hand man in successful relay events where they won four gold medals and one silver medal together as teammates. Lochte and Reid owe $127,977.73 to the Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinic, which is where Lochte, 40, may have been treated when he got into his car accident in November 2023. The hospital filed a separate lien, stating that $39,720.15 was owed after a visit in February 2024. Representatives for Lochte weren't immediately available when contacted by The New York Post. Reid, 33, announced that she and Lochte were parting ways after seven years of marriage on Wednesday. 'I made the hard decision to end my marriage after deep prayer and reflection,' she said in a statement. 'I hold marriage in the highest regard, so this has been one of the most painful, revealing, and challenging seasons of my life.' 'Sometimes we face trials we didn't choose or see coming. And in those moments, we're forced to make the hardest decisions to protect our peace, our children, and our future,' the businesswoman continued. Reid explained that she's learned 'staying isn't always the most loving decision someone can make,' adding, 'For me, leaving was an act of love — for those around me and for myself.' Court documents obtained by Page Six revealed that Reid filed for divorce on March 26. Lochte, meanwhile, released a statement on Instagram, saying he was 'deeply grateful for the life we've built together and especially for the love we share for our three children.' 'Although this decision hasn't been easy, I believe it's the right step toward peace and well-being for us both. I remain committed to healing, growth, and co-parenting with care and respect as we move forward separately,' the athlete said. The estranged couple got married in 2018. They share son, Caiden Zane, 8, and daughters, Live Rae, 5, and Georgia June, 1.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ryan Lochte breaks silence on divorce from Playboy wife Kayla with emotional message
US Olympic icon Ryan Lochte has spoken out on Instagram over the influx of support he has received after it emerged he is getting divorced from his wife, Kayla Reid. The couple announced the news on Wednesday and speaking on social media, the 12-time Olympic medalist said it was 'rough' going public with the split. 'I just want to say thank you to everyone that wrote a message, reached out to me — just open arms,' he said in an Instagram video. 'It means a lot to me. Yesterday was a rough day for me, but, like always in life, you've got to put one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward, so, that's what I'm doing.' The 40-year-old Lochte said he had been sent gifts by his 'second family', such as candy and a card. 'Thank you guys, I love you guys,' he added. The couple have three kids together. Kayla announced the split on June 4, saying: 'I hold marriage in the highest regard, so this has been one of the most painful, revealing, and challenging seasons of my life. 'I've been hesitant to share until I could do so from a place of healing - not from fresh, open wounds.' 'Sometimes we face trials we didn't choose or see coming. And in those moments, we're forced to make the hardest decisions to protect our peace, our children, and our future. 'I've come to the understanding that staying isn't always the most loving decision someone can make. For me, leaving was an act of love - for those around me and for myself.' The couple shares son Caiden, 7, daughter Liv, 5 and nearly two-year-old daughter Georgia. According to court records cited by People, Kayla filed for divorce on March 26. Lochte shared a statement himself, saying: 'I want to take a moment to acknowledge what Kayla shared. This past year has brought major changes for both of us as we've come to the difficult decision to end our marriage. 'I'm deeply grateful for the life we've built together and especially for the love we share for our three children. 'Although this decision hasn't been easy, I believe it's the right step toward peace and well-being for us both. I remain committed to healing, growth, and co-parenting with care and respect as we move forward separately.' The couple met in 2016 before getting engaged that same year in the fall. Lochte was also thrust into controversy during the 2016 Rio Games, after he claimed that he and three teammates were robbed at gunpoint after a night out. It was later revealed that the armed men were actually security guards and several details of Lochte's story proved to be fabricated. He was ultimately charged with submitting a false report to police, but charges were later dismissed after he apologized.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Olympic star Ryan Lochte's wife files for 'painful' divorce after seven years of marriage and three children
Olympic icon Ryan Lochte spoke out Wednesday after his wife of seven years announced she had filed for divorce. Kayla Reid and the gold medalist swimmer, 40, share three children together, and she said on Instagram that her decision came after 'deep prayer and reflection.' Lochte also shared a statement of his own as he reacted to the big change. 'I want to take a moment to acknowledge what Kayla shared,' he said. 'This past year has brought major changes for both of us as we've come to the difficult decision to end our marriage. I'm deeply grateful for the life we've built together and especially for the love we share for our three children.' He continued: 'Although this decision hasn't been easy, I believe it's the right step toward peace and well-being for us both. I remain committed to healing, growth, and co-parenting with care and respect as we move forward separately.' 'Thank you to our family and friends for your continued support - it truly means a lot as we begin this new chapter.' For her part, Kayla detailed the 'painful' decision to split from Lochte. 'I hold marriage in the highest regard, so this has been one of the most painful, revealing, and challenging seasons of my life,' she said. 'I've been hesitant to share until I could do so from a place of healing - not from fresh, open wounds.' 'Sometimes we face trials we didn't choose or see coming. And in those moments, we're forced to make the hardest decisions to protect our peace, our children, and our future. 'I've come to the understanding that staying isn't always the most loving decision someone can make. For me, leaving was an act of love - for those around me and for myself.' The couple shares son Caiden, 7, daughter Liv, 5 and nearly two-year-old daughter Georgia. According to court records cited by People, Kayla filed for divorce on March 26. Along with the statement she posted to Instagram, Kayla shared a boomerang video of herself gazing into the distance as she sat outside. She added in her statement: 'Living with transparency and authenticity has been how I have grown into the person I am today, and I'll continue to do so - while also protecting the parts of this journey that are private and unfolding in an unchartered territory.' Kayla, a former Playboy Playmate, concluded her statement by saying she was 'choosing to give herself grace,' while asking for support and prayers from her followers. The couple met in 2016 before getting engaged that same year in the fall. Lochte and Kayla ultimately got married in 2018, with People reporting at the time that they tied the knot in Palm Springs, California. The swimmer, who has not formally retired from competitive swimming despite not making the last Olympics, said in 2019 that the sport was his 'second priority' behind his family after making a comeback. Lochte served a 14-month ban for his use of a prohibited IV infusion, and also spent six weeks in rehab for alcoholism. The Rochester, New York native decided to get help after an incident at a hotel in California. In that instance, police were called on Lochte after he tried to kick his door in, though no arrests were made. His attorney said he had been battling alcohol addiction for 'many years,' and Lochte later said his stint in rehab made him a 'better man.' 'I'm glad that I went to rehab and got checked out just because it helped me out,' Lochte said. 'It helped put things in perspective in my life. What is really more important than going out to a bar and getting hammered or doing anything like that, I go home and I get to play with my kids and kiss and hold my wife. That, to me, is everything.' He was also thrust into controversy during the 2016 Rio Games, after he claimed that he and three teammates were robbed at gunpoint after a night out. It was Later revealed that the armed men were actually security guards and several details of Lochte's story proved to be fabricated. He was ultimately charged with submitting a false report to police, but charges were later dismissed after he apologized. Lochte poses with his gold medal from the 2016 Olympics, where he medaled in the 4×200m freestyle relay Last year, he also revealed that he was in a severe car accident which left him with serious injuries. Lochte shared that he had spent the last 10 months recovering from a crash last November that broke his 'femur in half.' He said on the Athletes Only podcast that he crashed into a truck while on his way to pick up his children from school. The swimmer, who represented Team USA in four Olympics, explained that a trash truck had been parked in the middle of a busy four-lane street with no lights or cones to indicate that it had stopped. The car in front of Lochte managed to swerve but the athlete wasn't successful in avoiding the vehicle and 'ran into the damn thing.'
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Olympic hero Ryan Lochte's divorce from Playboy wife takes UGLY twist as humiliating secret struggle is exposed
With Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte and his wife Kayla Reid locked in an ugly divorce battle, it can be revealed that they owe nearly $270,000 in various debts - including some $100,000 to the IRS. In March, Kayla - a former Playboy playmate - filed for divorce against Lochte in Florida, citing that their marriage is 'irretrievably broken,' according to court documents obtained by the Daily Mail.
