In an unexpected turn of events, Tristan Thompson has publicly apologized to Kylie Jenner for the Jordyn Woods cheating scandal that rocked Hollywood and the Kardashian household.
Tristan opens up about the cheating scandal with Jordyn Woods to Kylie Jenner.
Thompson, who was still in a relationship with Khloe Kardashian at the time, made headlines when he was entangled in a cheating scandal with Woods in early 2019, who was Kylie’s best friend at the time.
Tristan infamously cheated with Jordyn back in early 2019
The scandal sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, leading to a fallout between Jenner and Woods, who were once inseparable. The scandal not only tarnished Thompson’s image but also led to heartbreak and a sense of betrayal within the tight-knit Kardashian-Jenner family.
It caused a rift between Jordyn and the Kardashians, including Kylie.
The fact that the scandal involved Jordyn, who was almost considered a part of the family, made it even more heartbreaking for them.
In a surprising move seen in the latest episode of Hulu’s The Kardashians, Thompson decided to step up and apologize to Jenner for his actions and the subsequent fallout between her and Woods.
Tristan reflected on his actions in the latest episode of ‘The Kardashians.’
The NBA player admitted his mistake and extended his heartfelt apology for the pain he had caused to the Kylie Cosmetics founder and her family.
“You guys were two peas in a pod,” he told her. “So, the fact that I put myself and her in a situation that wasn’t right and wasn’t smart made it tough for you and Khloe. Because, at the end of the day, you have your best friend and then you have your sister, who you love more than anything else.”
Tristan took full responsibility for what happened at the party.
He acknowledged that his actions had not only damaged his relationship with Kardashian but also affected Jenner’s friendship with Woods adversely.
“It’s 100 percent on me, but I want to say I’m sorry and I feel bad about it,” he continued. “The fact that I came with my poor decisions and being a f–king idiot and just being young and stupid, I just wanted to say I’m sorry again for that.”
He and Kylie had a heart-to-heart about the situation.
Thompson’s apology was seen as an attempt to make amends and take responsibility for his actions, but his willingness to admit his mistake has been met with mixed reactions from fans on social media. Some appreciated his courage to own up to his mistakes, while others questioned the timing and sincerity of his apology.
The cosmetics founder accepted his apology and explained how she was affected by the scandal.
But Jenner was very receptive to the NBA star’s comments, prompting her to respond, “Thank you for saying that. I appreciate that. I think I was so co-dependent with Jordyn that I could have never imagined my life without her. We would have probably still been living together. I think she needed to grow without me, I needed to grow without her.”
The Jordyn Woods and Tristan Thompson scandal
In early 2019, Woods was accused of cheating with Khloé Kardashian’s then-boyfriend, Tristan Thompson, which laid bare a complex web of relationships, betrayals, and a public fallout that has continued to be a hot topic.
The unravelling of bonds
Woods and the Kardashian-Jenner clan were once inseparable. She was practically one of Kris Jenner’s daughters, which made the scandal all the more difficult to comprehend for the famous clan. The cheating controversy not only tarnished Thompson’s reputation but also the end of his relationship with Khloé, who dumped him soon after the story was first reported by Hollywood Unlocked.
Jordyn attempted to clear the air on ‘Red Table Talk’
Jordyn’s appearance on Red Table Talk that same year was the interview many had been anticipating because fans were eager to hear her share her side of the story. It was her first public response since the news broke out about Thompson’s alleged cheating scandal with her, and the internet was rife with speculation about what had transpired that fateful night.
Jordyn said she never made a move on Tristan, but he did.
She admitted to being at Tristan’s house party but denied any inappropriate behavior. According to Jordyn, she never made a move on Tristan; however, he did kiss her as she was leaving his house in the early morning hours.
She shared her story with longtime family friend, Jada Pinkett-Smith.
“Never once was I giving him a lap dance, making out with him, sitting all over him. It’s just we’re all together; we’re in a group. Never once did we leave the public area, go to the bedroom, go to the bathroom,” she told Jada Pinkett-Smith.
She says she was on her way out of the house when Tristan kissed her.
“But, on the way out [of Tristan’s house] he did kiss me. No passion, no nothing. On the way out he just kissed me. It was a kiss on the lips. No tongue kiss, no making out. Nothing. I don’t think he’s wrong either, because I allowed myself to be in this position,” Woods added.
Reconciliation and a new beginning
Despite the betrayal and heartbreak, Kardashian and Thompson rekindled their relationship during the COVID-19 lockdown, much to the surprise of their fans and followers. The couple announced their decision to have a second child via surrogacy on the final season of ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’, citing KoKo’s difficult first pregnancy as the reason.
This obviously sparked a mix of reactions from fans as some expressed support and excitement for the couple’s new chapter, while others remained skeptical given their history.
Khloé changed her son’s name a year after his birth
Kardashian officially changed her son Tatum’s name in September, over a year after his birth (July 2022). Kardashian initially chose a name that was unique and resonated with her personally. However, it seemed that as Tatum grew older, she felt the need to give him a name that would better match his emerging personality and character.