Who Is Gayle King's Ex-Husband, William Bumpus? Know About Her Personal Life Amid CBS Exit Rumours

Gayle King might soon bid a farewell to the CBS Mornings anchor position after more than a decade. According to a new report by Variety, the 69-year-old TV legend is expected to step down next year after major changes under the network's new leadership. While CBS has denied any official talks about her exit, they mentioned her contract runs till May 2026. Since then, the speculation about her next career move has continued to rise. Amidst all the rumors, fans have also taken a special interest in her personal life, including her past marriage, family, and relationships. Here is everything you must know about it 

Who is Gayle King's ex-husband, William Bumpus?

Gayle King was married to attorney William Bumpus from 1982 to 1993. They decided to end their marriage after a decade of togetherness, reportedly due to infidelity. In her past interviews, Gayle had admitted that William had an issue with monogamy, which was one of the major reasons for their split. She once told Pivot:

"He was a great husband, but infidelity, never good in a marriage." 

After several years in a 2016 interview with Vanity Fair, Gayle revealed that she could recall catching him cheating. However, despite their rocky marriage, Gayle and William managed to maintain a cordial relationship for the sake of their children. In 2023, he even praised his ex-wife after she appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. In his words 

"Wow! Bravo to you, Gayle … You look fantastic! I appreciate you more and more as time goes on, as a trailblazer, and also when I see our phenomenal kids and grandkids."

Who are Gayle King's children? 

Gayle King and William Bumpus have two children, Kirby Bumpus and William Bumpus Jr. Their daughter graduated from Stanford and the University of California, establishing a successful career in public health and social impact. She got married to Virgil Miller in 2020 at Oprah Winfrey's home, and they welcomed a son, Luca, in 2021. On the other hand, their son, William Jr, born in 1987, graduated from Duke and Stanford. He works as a Managing Partner at Phoenix Rising and Concrete Rose Capital. 

What might Gayle King do after her alleged exit from CBS Mornings?

Gayle King has kept her personal life largely private. But she describes herself as someone who is 'alert and available' when it comes to dating. According to rumours of her possible CBS exit, some sources from Variety claimed that she might continue within the CBS family in a different role, like possibly having her own show. However, she has often emphasized that she is a valued partner of the network. Regardless of what the future holds, Gayle will continue to be one of television's most respected and authentic journalists.

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