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Fox News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Ryan Lochte maintains he 'didn't cheat' on wife Kayla, never 'wanted to get a divorce'
Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte responded this week to his estranged wife, Kayla, seemingly suggesting there was a "betrayal" in their marriage amid their divorce proceedings. Kayla Reid made the post on social media last month showing a slideshow of "reminders" amid their divorce. However, the former swimmer pushed back on any notion that he was unfaithful in their marriage. "I didn't cheat," he told People magazine in a story published on Tuesday. "After she (Kayla) served me the divorce, I left, I got out the house, I got a new house. I was living in there by myself, I was moving on with my life tying to be happy again. I pursued her (Molly Gillihan), I asked her out. She was hesitant because she was like, 'Aren't you still married?' I was like, 'No I'm not, I'm divorced, it's over.' "She gave me a shot, and we hung out and, to be honest, I feel I found a best friend." Lochte said he "never wanted to get a divorce," but he admitted that he and Kayla had been "unhappy for a very long time." Reid and Lochte revealed last month that they were set for a divorce after seven years of marriage. TMZ reported Reid filed for divorce earlier this year, a decision that came "after deep prayer and reflection," she said. "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," Reid wrote on Instagram at the time. "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 understand 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." Lochte then took to Instagram, saying the decision "hasn't been easy." "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," he wrote on social media. "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. Thank you to our family and friends for your continued support - it truly means a lot as we begin this new chapter." The couple got engaged in 2016, the same year Lochte was involved in a controversial incident at a gas station during the Rio Olympics. Lochte initially claimed he and his teammates were robbed at gunpoint, but it was determined those with the guns were actually security guards at a gas station where the swimmers had urinated outside a bathroom. Lochte eventually lost four major sponsorships, and USA Swimming suspended him for 10 months. Lochte won his sixth and final medal in Rio, a gold as part of the 4x200-meter freestyle. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Ryan Lochte locks lips with new girlfriend Molly Gillihan on movie date amid divorce from Kayla Rae Reid
Olympian Ryan Lochte shares a steamy kiss with new flame Molly Gillihan as the newly-minted couple are seen for the first time since going public on their romance. The legendary swimmer, 40, revved up his relationship with kindergarten teacher Molly, 37, by taking her to see Brad Pitt 's new F1 film. The smitten pair couldn't keep their hands off one another as snapped exclusive photos of them cuddling and canoodling outside the Regal Celebration movie theatre in Gainesville, Florida. It's been less than a month since Lochte's estranged wife Kayla Rae Reid, 34, announced she was divorcing the 12-time Olympic medal winner. But there was nothing under the radar about Monday's night PDA-packed display as Lochte held hands and locked lips with mom-of-three Molly in front of fellow moviegoers. He treated his pretty blonde date to popcorn and candy before they took their seats for the blockbuster drama about an aging Formula One driver who makes a winning return to the sport after a 30-year-hiatus. Lochte joked afterwards that Pitt's feel-good movie reduced him to tears. 'It was amazing,' he told 'I cried at the end because I can relate to someone achieving greatness. Molly had to hold me.' Summing up their evening, he purred: 'Caught a movie with my girl tonight – popcorn, laughs and her smile lighting up the room. 'Simple nights like this are my favorites.' Kayla - mom to Lochte's three kids Caiden, eight, Liv, six, and Georgia, two - is yet to comment publicly on her estranged husband's new relationship status. The Playboy model-turned realtor filed for divorce in March, insisting their seven-year marriage was 'irretrievably broken'. The legendary swimmer, 40, could not keep his hands off his new kindergarten teacher girlfriend Molly, 37, while taking her to see Brad Pitt's new F1 film The shock split went unreported until Kayla wrote about it in a cryptic June 4 Instagram post referencing 'trials we didn't choose or see coming'. 'I made the hard decision to end my marriage after deep prayer and reflection,' wrote the July 2015 Playmate of the Month. 'I've been hesitant to share until I could do so from a place of healing - not from fresh, open wounds.' previously revealed that Kayla and Molly knew one another already because two of Molly's children go to the same school as Caiden and Liv. Lochte vehemently denies cheating, however, insisting he was a single man and living alone when he hooked up with the petite divorcee. 'I want people to understand that Molly didn't take me away from my ex-wife. She didn't take me away from my kids,' he told earlier this week. Speaking to Daily Mail afterwards, Lochte joked that Pitt's feel-good movie reduced him to tears and 'Molly had to hold me' 'We got a divorce and I left. I moved down the street because I wanted to be in my kids' lives and I will always be in my kids' lives. 'There was no infidelity with Molly, like nothing. Molly didn't do anything wrong. She didn't pursue me, I pursued her. 'It was after I got served with the divorce papers. I was out of the house and living by myself. It was all after the fact.' Molly also told she was 'extremely happy' with Lochte, even though she knew very little about his medal-winning exploits and storied rivalry with Michael Phelps. 'Seeing how great of a dad he was is what attracted me to him,' said the hard-working mom, who was previously married to a Missouri doctor. 'I do not know much about his history in swimming but when I saw how he was with his kiddos I decided to give him a chance.' Lochte and estranged wife appeared to have weathered multiple storms, including his stint in rehab for alcoholism and a recent car accident that left him depressed and unable to walk for months. Behind the scenes, however, the third-most decorated swimmer in Olympic history said his marriage had been on the rocks for years. 'What people don't really realize is that me and my ex haven't really been together for a very long time, basically, since my littlest girl was born, which was around two years ago,' Lochte told 'Kayla is the mother of my children. I'll always love her but I'm not in love with her. I wish her the best and I hope she can wish the best for me too.' Since declaring her marriage dead in the water, Kayla has spent much of her time visiting family on the West Coast. Her petition, filed in central Florida's Alachua County, demands exclusive use of the $700,000 marital home and alimony to cover study, retraining and the costs of being a single mom. Lochte told Daily Mail that the romance began after he was served with divorce papers and insisted 'there was no infidelity with Molly' She wants their assets – and reported debts of $270,000 - carved up fairly and Lochte to cover her legal fees because 'wife is financially unable to pay.' When it comes to the kids, Kayla has asked the court for 'sole parenting responsibility' or at least 'ultimate decision-making authority' and 'majority timesharing'. 'Wife is fit and proper to assume sole parental responsibility for the minor children of the parties. Shared parental responsibility would be detrimental to the children,' her lawyers wrote. Lochte responded by insisting it was in the best interests of Caiden, Liv and Georgia for their parents to share custody. He's renting a three-bed, $420,000 house five minutes from his former home so he can remain an ever-present in their lives. The divorce marks a sad end to a fairytale romance that Kayla first disclosed to the world during an exclusive interview with at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Molly was also previously married with children but finalized her divorce last year. also revealed that the two women knew one another already because each of their children go to the same school Posing for photos on the rooftop of a luxury hotel, the Fairfax, Virginia native described her hunky new beau as 'kind, humble and, of course, unbelievably good looking.' She added: 'He also has more depth than you could possibly imagine.' Within days, however, their romance was overshadowed by a bizarre episode forever dubbed 'Lochtegate.' The swimmer and teammates Jimmy Feigen, Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger claimed they were robbed at gunpoint when a night out in Rio turned to terror. It was later alleged that Lochte fabricated the story after a drunken clash with a gas station security guard who caught them peeing against a wall. Lochte was never charged with any offence and he and Kayla put the drama behind them by tying the knot in Palm Springs, California in January 2018. That same year, he served a 14-month ban for using a prohibited IV infusion and spent six weeks in rehab for alcoholism. Last year, Lochte, now a youth swim coach and entrepreneur, revealed he was in a severe car accident and spent ten months recovering from a shattered femur (thigh bone).
National Post
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
Lochte's new girlfriend slams Olympian's ex-wife over ‘betrayal' accusation
Ryan Lochte's new flame has a bit of fire in her. Article content The new girlfriend of the U.S. Olympic swimming great has hit back his ex-wife's allegation that 'betrayal' played a part in the couple's split earlier this year. Article content Article content After Lochte and Kayla Rae Reid – a former Playboy model – announced their divorce last month on their Instagram accounts, Reid made a cryptic accusation in a later post. Article content Article content 'Sometimes God allows the betrayal … because it leads to the breakthrough,' Reid wrote in a post on Instagram on June 27. Article content 'Most people have no idea what I've endured. Ignore their opinions. Truth always reveals itself.' Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kayla Lochte | Gainesville, FL Realtor 🏡 (@kaylaraereid) Article content Article content But Lochte's new girlfriend, Molly Gillihan, was having none of it. Article content Article content 'It's okay to be so happy that your heart could explode out of your chest and you want to shout it from the rooftops,' Gillihan, who reportedly is a teacher, wrote on her private Instagram account, according to TMZ Sports. 'If you've felt it, you know this to be true. Article content 'We would not be here if we had anything to hide or if there had been any betrayal that occurred along the way. This little goofball came into my life patiently, sincerely, and honestly. I am choosing him.' Article content She closed the post with a heart emoji and tagged Lochte. Article content Lochte and Gillihan went official over the weekend with the 12-time Olympic medallist sharing several loved-up snaps of the couple together, celebrating the Fourth of July with friends and family. Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ryan Lochte (@ryanlochte)
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ryan Lochte Cozies Up to New Woman Molly Gillihan Amid Kayla Rae Reid Divorce
Ryan Lochte is embracing his next chapter amid his ongoing divorce from estranged wife Kayla Rae Reid. In an Instagram post shared on Sunday, July 6, Lochte, 40, could be seen wrapping his arms around a new woman, whom he tagged as Molly Gillihan. The pair were smiling as they posed for the camera. In another photo shared in the carousel, Lochte laughed as he rested his head on Gillihan while in a separate image, the duo laid on the couch with a toddler. Lochte also uploaded a video of a celebratory fireworks display and a group pic, where Gillihan placed her hand around Lochte's chest. 'Daytona Beach weekend! @mollygilli @d_lochte78 @c_lochte22 @lyssapaigeee and my lil niece Isla,' he captioned his post. Golf Pro Rory McIlroy and Wife Erica Stoll's Relationship Timeline Lochte's post comes one month after Reid, 33, announced the pair's divorce. The twosome, who tied the knot in 2018, are parents to Caiden, 7, Liv, 5, and Georgia, 23 months. 'Earlier this year, I made the hard decision to end my marriage after deep prayer and reflection,' Reid wrote via Instagram in June. '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.' She continued, '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 understand 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 myself.' The Olympian, for his part, addressed the split in a separate statement and noted that he's 'grateful' for the time he shared with Reid and the life they 'built.' Dean McDermott Calls Tori Spelling a 'Highly Evolved' and 'Loving Person,' Defends Her From Troll 'Although this decision hasn't been easy, I believe it's the right step toward peace and well-being for us both,' he wrote via Instagram at the time. 'I remain committed to healing, growth and coparenting 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.' Shortly after the pair shared their divorce news, Us Weekly obtained court documents revealing that Lochte and Reid have more than $250,000 in debt. Us reached out to Lochte and Reid for comment at the time. Reid requested primary custody of the kids but noted she was OK with sharing legal custody with Lochte. Reid listed the pair's date of separation as March 7 and noted that their marriage was 'irretrievably broken.' Lochte, for his part, claimed that the twosome split in April and asked the court to set a custody schedule as well as child support.
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ryan Lochte's new girlfriend aims thinly-veiled dig at his wife after she hinted Olympics legend 'betrayed' her
Ryan Lochte 's new girlfriend has fired back at the Olympic hero's wife after she hinted a 'betrayal' had been the decisive factor behind their bitter split. It comes a day after the former swimmer, 40, confirmed he is dating blonde mom-of-three Molly Gillihan, 37, in an exclusive interview with Daily Mail. His wife - former Playboy model Kayla Rae Reid - revealed last month she had filed for divorce in March, insisting her seven-year marriage to Lochte was 'irretrievably broken.' The shock split went unreported until she wrote about it in a cryptic Instagram post referencing 'trials we didn't choose or see coming', declining to say more. Then, last week, Reid posted a cryptic message on Instagram where she talked about how 'betrayal' can lead to 'breakthrough'. Lochte and Gillihan fell head over heels after meeting on the school run – but the dad-of-three is adamant that he never cheated on Reid. And now his new partner has jumped to his defense, issuing an apparent rebuttal to Reid's suggestion there was some sort of 'betrayal' in their relationship. 'It's okay to be so happy that your heart could explode out of your chest and you want to shout it from the rooftops,' Gillihan wrote on her private Instagram account, according to TMZ Sports. 'If you've felt it, you know this to be true. 'We would not be here if we had anything to hide or if there had been any betrayal that occurred along the way. This little goofball came into my life patiently, sincerely, and honestly. I am choosing him. @ryanlochte.' Talking to Daily Mail, a besotted Lochte gushed over his new partner. He said: 'Molly is true to herself. She has a big heart. She's a kindergarten teacher so she has the patience of a freaking saint. 'It's awesome being with her. We're just living our best lives and having fun.' The 40-year-old also revealed how his split from Reid is as acrimonious as ever. 'Kayla has blocked me on social media. She's the one that wanted this divorce in the first place and now she's playing this pity party,' Lochte added, icily. 'I want people to understand that Molly didn't take me away from my ex-wife. She didn't take me away from my kids. 'We got a divorce and I left. I moved down the street because I wanted to be in my kids' lives and I will always be in my kids' lives. 'There was no infidelity with Molly, like nothing. Molly didn't do anything wrong. She didn't pursue me, I pursued her. 'It was after I got served with the divorce papers. I was out of the house and living by myself. It was all after the fact.' Two of Molly's children go to the same school in Gainesville, Florida, as the youngest two of Lochte's three kids, Caiden, eight, and Liv, six. 'I'm extremely happy with Ryan,' Molly told 'He pursued me some time after Kayla served him with divorce papers and he was living on his own.'
