Ryan Lochte's Response to Ex-Wife's Cheating Allegation Involving Girlfriend

Ryan Lochte Responds to Cheating Allegations

Ryan Lochte has addressed claims made by his ex-wife Kayla Rae Reid regarding alleged infidelity during their marriage. Lochte denies the accusations and emphasizes personal growth since their separation.

Lochte Denies Relationship Overlap

Lochte, 41, stated he was not unfaithful and criticized Reid for suggesting he was involved with his new girlfriend, Molly Gillihan, during their marriage. He clarified that he only reached out to Gillihan after receiving divorce papers.

Reid publicly mentioned on her podcast that Gillihan was Lochte's "mistress," implying a long-standing relationship. Lochte disputed this, emphasizing his commitment to Gillihan only began post-separation.

The Divorce and Aftermath

Lochte and Reid were married in 2018 and share three children. Reid filed for divorce last year after seven years of marriage. She expressed the difficulty of this decision on social media, citing it as one of the most challenging periods of her life.

Following the split, Lochte moved in with Gillihan seven months after the initial filing. He shared updates about focusing on self-improvement for the sake of his children.

Commitment to Co-Parenting

Both Lochte and Reid have stated their intentions to co-parent respectfully. Each has committed to putting their children's needs first while navigating this new phase of their lives separately.