Ryan Lochte Responds to Backlash Over Engagement Amid Divorce

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - Ryan Lochte, 41, is an Olympic swimmer.

US Magazine - Molly Gillihan, 37, is a kindergarten teacher and Lochte's girlfriend.

US Magazine - Kayla Rae Reid is Lochte's estranged wife.

WHAT:

Daily Mail Sports - Ryan Lochte announced his engagement to Molly Gillihan.

US Magazine - Lochte stated, “Correction: Apparently I’m not allowed to say I’m divorced until every signature is in place,” regarding his ongoing divorce.

WHEN:

Daily Mail Sports - Lochte's engagement announcement occurred last week.

US Magazine - Lochte made his statement on Instagram on June 22.

WHY:

Daily Mail Sports - Lochte faced backlash for getting engaged before his divorce was finalized.

HOW:

US Magazine - Lochte communicated his thoughts through an Instagram Story.

Ryan Lochte has announced his engagement to kindergarten teacher Molly Gillihan, a move that has drawn some backlash due to his ongoing divorce from estranged wife Kayla Rae Reid. Lochte clarified on Instagram that he cannot officially claim to be divorced until all signatures are finalized, making his engagement announcement last week particularly controversial. He shared his thoughts in an Instagram Story on June 22, addressing the situation directly with his followers.