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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).
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.'
Daily Mail
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ryan Lochte's wife Kayla Reid takes 'betrayal' swipe at Olympian and claims she is 'broken' amid divorce
Ryan Lochte 's estranged wife, Kayla Rae Reid, appeared to accuse the Olympic swimmer of 'betrayal' as she opened up on how their marriage and divorce left her 'broken'. Reid announced earlier this month that she had filed for divorce from the six-time gold medalist in March, after seven years of marriage. At the time, the former Playboy playmate branded the divorce 'painful' and referenced 'trials we didn't choose or see coming', while Lochte said he was 'deeply grateful for the life we've built together'. But neither revealed exactly what led to their marriage becoming 'irretrievably broken'. As revealed by the Daily Mail, however, the couple owe nearly $270,000 in various debts, while they are also fighting over the custody of their three children - Caiden Zane, seven, Liv Rae, five, and Georgia June, one. Now, Reid has taken to social media to post more cryptic comments about the divorce, including that she is 'stepping into the best chapter of her life'. The former Playboy playmate posted a series of pictures and videos alongside 'reminders' of what she is 'telling herself right now'. 'Sometimes God allows the betrayal... because it leads to the breakthrough,' one read. 'Divorce isn't the end of my story. It's the beginning of my rebirth... I didn't choose to be broken, but I'm choosing to rebuild.' She added: 'You're stepping into the best chapter of your life - you just have to heal first... most people have no idea what I've endured. 'Ignore their opinions. Truth always reveals itself.' Kayla's petition for divorce, filed in north central Florida's Alachua County, asked the court for 'sole parenting responsibility' or at least 'ultimate decision-making authority' and 'majority timesharing,' Daily Mail previously reported. '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. Kayla's petition for divorce, filed in Florida, asked the court for 'sole parenting responsibility' However, Lochte responded by insisting it was in the best interests of Caiden, Liv and Georgia for their parents to share custody. But his April 28 counter-petition, prepared by attorney Justin Jacobson, also included multiple errors when it came to details of their birthdays and places of birth. Lochte said all three were born in May but – as Kayla pointed out in a subsequent filing – Caiden was born June 8, 2017, Liv was born June 17, 2019, and Georgia was born June 21, 2023. The gold medalist swimmer and former Playboy Playmate tied the knot in Palm Springs, California, in January 2018, after previously going public with their relationship in 2016.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Former Olympian Ryan Lochte owes $270,000 in debt after divorce from model Kayla Rae Reid
12-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte is in the news for all the wrong reasons. The former swimming sensation, whose career was severely dented following the scandal at the Rio 2016 Olympics, is now in serious financial trouble. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Divorce filings with estranged wife Kayla Rae Reid uncovered that Ryan Lochte is now in debt by more than $270,000, a stunning descent from greatness for one of America's most decorated swimmers. Ryan Lochte's divorce from Kayla Rae Reid exposes six-figure debt and unpaid taxes The swimmer and Kayla Rae Reid are in serious financial difficulties, US Weekly reports, citing the documents that were procured by the magazine. It is reported that they owe $270,000, including $99,696.06 (£73,305) in unpaid taxes for 2021 and 2022 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and additional medical bills of $167,697.88 (£123,305). The couple had been married for 17 years and had three children together. Their love story started in 2015 when they started seeing each other before getting engaged in 2016 and finally tying the knot in 2018. But their fairy tale didn't last long, as allegations of cheating led to their unfortunate split. Ryan Lochte and Estranged Wife Kayla Reid's Debt Revealed Amid Divorce | E! News 'Kayla and I both wish to keep this matter private for many reasons, most importantly, to protect our children,' Ryan Lochte had told PEOPLE in a statement earlier during their split. 'For that reason, I also won't be commenting on this matter or replying to allegations made by third parties.' Ryan Lochte had addressed the divorce on social media as well, writing, "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. I remain committed to healing, growth, and co-parenting with care and respect as we move forward separately." Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Also read: Once celebrated as a swimming legend, Ryan Lochte now has to fight another sort of battle—one of financial rebound and personal reclamation. As he becomes embroiled in a public divorce and accumulates debt, fans wonder if he can emerge from this chapter as strong as he was in the pool.
