Judge Greg Mathis would like to share his testimony.
Last month, Linda Yvette Mathis — who had been married to the television personality for nearly four decades — filed for divorce, prompting many to believe that Judge Mathis cheated on his spouse.
There was no real evidence to support these claims.
But try telling that to folks on social media.
Judge Greg Mathis attends âA Night with Whoopiâ Celebrating WhoopFamâs Emma and Clyde and Whoopi and Maya brands launch on July 20, 2024 in Venice, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)
After remaining silent at first about the basis for his split, Judge Mathis spoke a few days ago to TMZ and made a few things clear in the process:
The couple is still living under the same roof.
He is determined to win Linda back over and remain married.
And, no, he did NOT commit adultery.
Judge Greg Mathis arrives at the Mike Tyson Cares and We2Matter’s 100 Women Matter Celebrity Fundraiser Gala on August 17, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
“It’s the worst days of my life,” Mathis told this celebrity gossip website at the airport on August 30.
He went on to take responsibility for the break-up, stating:
“Maybe I’ll be the example for another man — a cautionary tale. Don’t neglect your wife. That’s what happens, guys.”
Mathis even admitted that he can see why his wife might suspect he had been sneaking around with another woman, although he denied this was actually the case.
Judge Mathis and Linda Mathis attend the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Boxing Night at The Beverly Hilton on May 24, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation)
“Neglect can create suspicion, certainly,” Mathis told TMZ.
“If you’re gone as much as I am, she has every right to suspect. You go to work, and you go to serve the community around the country.
“Then, you go with your guys to sporting events around the country and you go to other events without your wife. She would have a right to suspect infidelity.”
To be extra clear, however?
“That’s not the reason for this,” he added.
Judge Greg Mathis attends the 9th Annual Truth Awards at Taglyan Complex on March 4, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allison Dinner/Getty Images)
Judge Mathis shares daughters Jade, 40, and Camara, 36, as well as sons Greg Jr., 35, and Amir, 34, with Linda.
Linda filed for divorce on August 22, citing “irreconcilable differences” at the time and asking the court for spousal support.
“I committed to staying home more and making my wife more of a priority, but as you see, I haven’t,” Mathis also confessed to TMZ. “I’m still here on the road doing the same thing in terms of going out and to another city.”
Mathis concluded, though, by saying he’s determined to right all romantic wrong, telling TMZ in no uncertain terms during their conversation:
“I’m getting my wife back.”
Judge Mathis Divorced: Did His TV Honor Cheat on His Wife? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.