Gayle King has spent months in limbo at CBS. Her contract was up in May 2026, and insiders claimed that the network didn’t plan to renew it. The TV anchor reportedly took a huge pay cut to stay at CBS News. With that behind her, she had another shocking topic to discuss: her ex-husband cheating on her with a close girlfriend.
The CBS Mornings host described it as one of the worst times in her life. She hasn’t publicly dated anyone since her divorce in 1993. Gayle King opened up about finding love again after her ex’s devastating betrayal. Keep reading for what we know about her dating life post-divorce.
Gayle King Found Ex-Husband Naked With Close Friend
Gayle King married William Bumpus in 1982. They had two children during their marriage. However, the news anchor got the shock of her life when she returned to the family home unexpectedly. She walked in after her flight was canceled to find her husband “buck naked.” And he wasn’t alone.
The way she told it on Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast, Gayle King discovered a close pal in the house wearing only a towel. The police showed up in response to the home’s security alarm, making the situation even more embarrassing for Gayle King.
She admitted that she tried her hardest to forgive and move on. However, she found herself spying on her husband. The distrust led to their divorce in 1993.
What He Said About It Now
Sometimes, time really does heal all wounds. Gayle King said that the reason she could be so candid about finding her husband mid-romp was that they’ve both moved on. She found many other women could relate to the feeling of betrayal.
Her ex-husband is a very private man. She was surprised that he had issued an apology for his behavior during their marriage. William Bumpus had nothing but praise for his former wife, calling her an excellent mother and crediting her for putting him through law school.
He didn’t even mind that she discussed private matters of their marriage on a podcast heard by millions. In fact, he said she deserves to share the story after what he put her through. While Gayle King and her ex-husband are on good terms, she’s remained single ever since. Why?
Finding Love Again After Ex’s Infidelity
In addition to the demise of her marriage, Gayle King addressed rumors about her sexuality. Her close friendship with Oprah Winfrey has raised eyebrows over the years. There were even rumors that they were in a lesbian relationship. Gayle King revealed that she asked her bestie to put the rumors to bed years ago, but Oprah Winfrey refused.
The CBS Mornings host admitted that the rumors negatively affected her love life. While talking to TMZ about her ex’s apology, Gayle King teased where her romantic life stands now. She joked that she was looking for a husband on Raya, the celebrity dating app.
Gayle King was joking with the outlet, but she really does want to get married again someday. She revealed last year that getting married again is on her bucket list. However, she declined to confirm or deny whether she was dating anyone. Hopefully, she finds everything she wants and more.
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger