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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.'
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Aldi store to open in Caterham with special guest and free treats
Aldi is opening a new store in Caterham, promising fresh food, low prices, and a morning of celebration. The store, located at 381 Croydon Road, will officially open its doors on Thursday, July 10, at 8am. The launch of the store will see a visit from Team GB's Kate Shortman. (Image: Aldi) The launch will be marked by a visit from Team GB's artistic swimming star and Olympic silver medallist Kate Shortman, who will help cut the ribbon. Besjana, the store manager, said: "We can't wait to open the doors to the new store in Caterham. "It's set to be a special day and having Olympic hero Kate Shortman join us will make it a morning to remember." Kate will also hand out free bags of fresh fruit and vegetables from Aldi's Super 6 range to the first 30 customers in the queue. Aldi's Super6 aisle. (Image: Aldi) She said: "I'm so excited to be opening Aldi's new store; it will be great to chat to customers and a lovely way for me to thank Aldi for its support of Team GB." The store will be run by Besjana and a team of 28 colleagues from the area. It will stock Aldi's full range of high-quality, low-price products, including fresh British meat, the Specially Selected collection, beers, wines and spirits, and a Food to Go section. Customers can also look forward to the popular Specialbuys aisle, offering new bargains every Thursday and Sunday on everything from electrical goods to garden tools. Aldi has supported Team GB with fresh food vouchers since 2015 as part of its commitment to healthy eating and sport. Aldi's iconic Specialbuys aisle. (Image: Aldi) The supermarket has also been named the UK's Cheapest Supermarket for 2024 by consumer group Which? —the fourth consecutive year it has earned the title. Alongside the launch, the Caterham store is encouraging local charities and food banks to sign up with Neighbourly, a platform connecting businesses with community organisations. Registered charities will be able to collect surplus food and perishable items such as fruit, vegetables, and bakery goods seven days a week. Charities interested in partnering with the store can email aldi@ The new Caterham branch will be open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 10pm, and Sundays from 10am to 4pm.
National Post
27-05-2025
- Health
- National Post
Olympic hero Mary Lou Retton busted for DUI
Article content America's Sweetheart is making headlines again – but for the wrong reasons. Article content Article content U.S. Olympic hero Mary Lou Retton was busted earlier this month in West Virginia on a DUI rap. Article content The gold-medal-winning gymnast was arrested on May 17 in Marion County, W. Va. for 'driving under influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs,' according to records posted by the West Virginia Magistrate Court system. Article content According to TMZ, the documents state that Retton initially was stopped by police after she allegedly had been driving her grey Porsche 'all over the roadway.' Article content While she was being questioned, officers claimed Retton reeked of booze and slurred her words. During all of the field sobriety testing, she allegedly showed signs of impairment and, after cops said she refused blood alcohol content tests, Retton was placed in custody. Article content The report also noted that the 57-year-old retired gymnast had a container of wine in her passenger seat. Article content Retton is now facing one misdemeanor count of DUI. She posted $1,500 bond the same day of her arrest. Article content The former athlete has not yet publicly commented on the matter. Article content Retton became an American hero at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, where she captured five medals in gymnastics including the country's first-ever gold in the all-around competition. Article content She also won two silvers and two bronze medals at the Games and was named Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated in 1984. Article content Retton began to make headlines in late 2023 when her daughters revealed the gymnastics great was battling a rare form of pneumonia, which landed her in the ICU. Article content She was hospitalized in October 2023 after a neighbour found her laying on her bedroom floor, struggling to breathe. Article content She was admitted to the ICU and her four daughters feared for the worst – even saying their goodbyes – before Retton made her recovery from the illness. Article content Article content Article content During an interview with Today in early 2024, she opened up about her health scare. Article content Article content 'I am so grateful to be here. I am blessed to be here, because there was a time when they were about to put me on life support,' she said. Article content At the time, Retton's family started a crowdfunding to help pay for her treatment, raising a whopping US$459,324. Article content
