Gayle King Reacts to William Bumpus’ New Apology for Affair

Gayle King is happy to let bygones be bygones.

The CBS anchor reacted to her ex-husband William Bumpus apologizing, again, for the affair he had with a family friend in the 1990s after Gayle discussed the infidelity during her recent appearance on Call Her Daddy.

“I was surprised that you guys got him,” Gayle told TMZ, the outlet that received the statement from William, on May 28. “A, that you found him, that’s number one. And B, that he was even talking. Because he never talks. So, I was surprised, but I can also say I appreciated what he had to say.”

Indeed, William—who was married to Gayle, now 71, for 11 years before their 1993 divorce—shared a lengthy statement expressing his regret over his infidelity, marking the second time in a decade he’s apologized publicly. 

Noting that Gayle “has every right to share what was a painful chapter,” William told TMZ he remains “endlessly grateful” to his ex-wife for giving him “two of the greatest gifts” of his life, their children, 40-year-old daughter Kirby Bumpus and 39-year-old son William Bumpus Jr.