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With rumors of infidelity almost constantly flying about people in the public eye, one question that comes to everyone’s minds is whether or not the couple will stay together. Some people cheer for the spouse to leave the cheater, but some spouses choose to stay.
Gary and Lee Hart
The confessed cheater: Presidential candidate Gary HartDetails of the affair: Despite having his wife’s support, the Democrat dropped out of the 1988 presidential race after reports of his dalliances surfaced.
The alleged mistress: The aspiring actress, donna rice gary hart parlayed her notoriety into a short-lived modeling career, Donna rice + no excuses jeans. Donna rice hughes + enough is enough
Gary hart have I been absolutely and totally faithful to my wife? I regret to say the answer is no, +lee hart + doesn't bother me + I don't think it ought to bother anybody else
Frank and Kathie Lee Gifford
The confessed cheater: Former “Monday Night Football” broadcaster Frank GiffordDetails of the affair: The NFL Hall of Famer – whose wife, Kathie lee gifford, co-hosted a popular morning show, live with regis and kathie lee, was literally caught with his pants down in 1997. Frank gifford hidden hotel cameras
The alleged mistress: A tabloid reportedly paid the flight attendant, she is Suzen johnson, thousands to seduce Gifford.
Frank gifford + most stupid thing, Kathie lee gifford + trust takes one second to lose and a lifetime to rebuild"
Bill and Hillary Clinton
The confessed cheater: President Bill ClintonDetails of the affair: After denying extramarital “sexual relations” in 1998, the president later apologized to the country and his wife, Hillary clinton, for his indiscretions.
The alleged mistress: The former White House intern she was, Monica lewinsky who wasn’t the first other woman connected to the president was secretly recorded, Linda tripp tapes, by the co-worker she had confided in.
Bill clinton + I did have a relationship with Ms Lewinsky that was not appropriate, hillary clinton + I'm not sure I would have gotten through it without my faith
Kobe and Vanessa Bryant
The confessed cheater: Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe BryantDetails of the affair: The 13-time All-Star admitted his infidelity as his wife, Vanessa Bryant Kobe Bryant conference, sat by his side at a 2003 news conference. Kobe Bryant wife ring the $4 million ring he purchased to make up for the infidelity.
The alleged mistress: Bryant was arrested, Kobe Bryant mug shot, and charged with sexually assaulting the 19-year-old woman in Colorado. Happened to the case Kobe Bryant rape charge dismissed
I sit here in front of you guys furious at myself, disgusted at myself for making a mistake of adultery, Vanessa bryant I know that my husband has made a mistake -- the mistake of adultery
Kobe Bryant proclaimed his innocence Friday night with his wife, Vanessa, by his side.
"I sit here in front of you guys, furious at myself, disgusted at myself for making a mistake of adultery," Bryant told a news conference at the Staples Center, the arena where his Los Angeles Lakers play.
Bryant struggled to find the words to begin. He fought back tears as he talked, repeating "I'm innocent" a handful of times in a short, apparently unscripted speech. He paused at length in some parts. Despite the room filled with cameras, he tried to downplay his superstar persona.
"I mourn. I cry. Just like everybody else," he said. "I sit here before you guys embarrassed and ashamed for committing adultery."
Bryant made the comments hours after he was charged with one count of sexual assault against a 19-year-old hotel worker in Colorado, a charge that carries a maximum penalty of life in prison.
The victim has not been named and has not spoken publicly. Her friends describe her as an honest, ambitious woman
Bryant, however, held the nation's attention with his live press conference in which he declared his love for his wife.
Turning to her, he said, "You're a piece of my heart. You're the air I breath. And you're the strongest person I know. And I'm so sorry for having to put you through this, for having to put our family through this."
Bryant said he would fight the charges.
"Shoulder to shoulder, we're going to fight this all the way to the end."
Vanessa Bryant did not speak, staring at the crowd of reporters.
After giving his speech, Bryant stood up, grabbed his wife's hand and silently walked out of the room. Not a single reporter asked Bryant a question.
Ted and Gayle Haggard
The confessed cheater: Pastor Ted HaggardDetails of the affair: The former megachurch leader – whose wife wrote a memoir, Gayle haggard why i stayed memoir, about their ordeal – reportedly paid a man for sex over three years and bought but did not use drugs, ted haggard admits buying meth. Haggard confessed in 2006 to “sexual immortality” and to being “a deceiver and a liar,” the Associated Press reported.
The alleged other man: The former prostitute, Mike Jones male prostitute, also went on to write a book, mike jones "i had to say something", about their relationship. The only one, Pastor Ted Haggard admits second relationship
Pastor Ted Haggard + i am a deceiver and a liar, Gayle haggard + Going over this mountain together has given me the marriage I've always longed for
David and Wendy Vitter
The confessed cheater: Sen. David VitterDetails of the affair: The Louisiana Republican with his wife, David vitter wife, by his side in 2007 admitted calling an escort service but denied links to another scandal, David vitter denies new orleans prostitute allegations.
The alleged mistress: The woman, she deborah jeane palfrey, convicted for running a Washington, D.C., escort service died, dc madam found hanged, before her sentencing hearing.
David Vitter + I will work everyday to rebuild that trust, "I am proud to be Wendy Vitter"
John and Elizabeth Edwards
The confessed cheater: Presidential candidate John EdwardsDetails of the affair: The former senator eventually came clean about his affair in 2008 but his then-wife who died last year didn’t leave until another bombshell was dropped, The second confession john edwards illegitimate child.
The alleged mistress: A staff member, andrew young john edwards, claimed he helped hide Edwards’ relationship with the onetime campaign videographer, she is Rielle hunter.
john edwards + "I made a very serious mistake", Elizabeth edwards + I think I did marry a marvelous man
Eliot & Silda Spitzer
The confessed cheater: Former New York Gov. Eliot SpitzerDetails of the affair: The Democrat resigned in 2008 with his wife is Silda Spitzer, by his side after it was revealed he had used a high-dollar escort service.
The alleged mistress: The call girl she was Ashley Dupre turned out to be an aspiring singer, became a newspaper columnist Ashley Dupre columnist new york post and appeared on a VH1 reality show, famous food vh1.
Eliot spitzer + I am deeply sorry that I did not live up to what was expected of me, Silda spitzer + The wife is supposed to take care of the sex
John and Darlene Ensign
The confessed cheater: Former Nevada Sen. John EnsignDetails of the affair: The Republican senator resigned in 2009 amid Senate and FBI investigations connected to his extramarital relationship from 2006 to 2007. His parents paid thousands to his mistress. John ensign parents $96,000
The alleged mistress: The campaign staffer and her husband were longtime friends of the Ensigns. She was Cynthia Hampton ensign affair
john ensign to all of them, especially my wife, I'm truly sorry.", Darlene ensign "our marriage has become stronger. I love my husband"
David Letterman and Regina Lasko
The confessed cheater: Late show with david letterman host David LettermanDetails of the affair: The late-night funny man – who married his camera-shy longtime partner in 2009 shocked viewers when he revealed his pre-marriage affairs during his show. David letterman blackmail plot
The alleged mistress: The woman, she was Stephanie Birkitt, at the center of the scandal was a popular staff member who often appeared on the show.
David letterman regina + has been horribly hurt by my behavior, Regina lasko never speaks to press
David Boreanaz and Jaime Bergman
The confessed cheater: “Bones” star David BoreanazDetails of the affair: Boreanaz confessed in 2010 to cheating on his Playboy Playmate wife after he accused his mistress of extortion.
The alleged mistress: While Boreanaz admitted to an affair, he’s denied being involved one of Tiger Woods’ alleged mistresses. She was Rachel Uchitel
David boreanaz + We’re working on repairing what has been damaged so badly, Jaime bergman + "I'm still angry. I'm still mad. I am still hurt"
Marcus and Joni Lamb
The confessed cheater: Televangelist the Rev. Marcus LambDetails of the affair: The Dallas-based broadcaster and his wife, Joni lamb, used their TV pulpit to confess his sins after an alleged blackmail attempt, marcus lamb blackmail in 2010.
The alleged mistress: A lawsuit claimed the mistress was an executive at the Lambs’ Christian television network, Daystar network, who received “hush money” to leave the state.
Marcus lamb + i'll do whatever it takes, Joni lamb + He's worth fighting for
Rep. Mark Souder
The confessed cheater: Former U.S. Rep. Mark SouderDetails of the affair: The married Republican resigned in 2010 after admitting to an affair with a staff member.
The alleged mistress: The other woman was a part-time aide who worked for Souder in his home state.
Mark souder + I wish I could have been a better example, Mark souder wife not at press conference
Dominique Strauss-Kahn & Anne Sinclair
The confessed cheater: Former International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Dominique Strauss-KahnDetails of the affair: The French economist – who was cleared of rape charges earlier this year – has been linked to several women during his 20-year marriage to Anne Sinclair.
The alleged mistresses: A New York City hotel maid, Nafissatou Diallo, and a French journalist, Tristane banon, mother, anne mansouret "consensual but brutal", also had sex with him, accused the Frenchman of assault.
Dominique strauss-kahn +"moral weakness", Anne sinclair + It's important for a politician to be able to seduce
Anthony Weiner and Huma Abedin
The confessed cheater: Former N.Y. Rep. Anthony WeinerDetails of the affair: The Democratic congressman first denied sending a lewd photo via Twitter before changing his story and apologizing to his wife, Huma Abedin, and resigning in June.
The alleged mistress: The woman who received the photo claimed it was a mix-up, but a porn star, anthony weiner + ginger lee, a single mom, Anthony weiner megan broussard, a cheerleading coach, Anthony weiner traci nobles, and a blackjack dealer, Anthony weiner lisa weiss, all claimed online sexual relationships with Weiner.
Anthony weiner + I take full responsibility for my actions, Huma abedin silent
