Who is Gayle King’s ex-husband, William Bumpus? CBS Mornings co-anchor talks about getting married again after Blue Origin flight

Gayle King made headlines for soaring to the edge of space aboard a Blue Origin flight with an all-women crew. Following this historic trip to witness the mystery, many netizens have become curious to know more about her private life.

She was married to William Bumpus. They tied the knot in 1982, and over a decade later, they got divorced. During their marriage, they also welcomed two kids: their daughter, named Kirby Bumpus, and their son, named William Bumpus Jr., according to Wikipedia.

Professionally, he is an attorney. According to Levine Litigation, William holds the position of partner at The Levine Litigation Law Firm. His specializations include family law, collaborative divorce, and child protection cases.

On April 24, Gayle King shared insights about her bucket list at the TIME 100 Gala. In response to questions about what she wants to do next, she jokingly answered:

"Getting married."

She dismissed her statement quickly and further added,

"No, piercing my ears."

William Bumpus remarked on Gayle King's cover last year

In 2024, William commented on his ex-wife’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover. As per a U.S. media report, he found it “fantastic.”

In a statement, he shared:

"Well, I can mark off one more item on my highly unlikely to ever happen bucket list! My teenage fantasy of hooking up with a Sports Illustrated Model has finally come true."

He further wrote,

"Wow! Bravo to you Gayle. You Look Fantastic! Bravo to Sports Illustrated for selecting you!"

While writing for the publication, William Bumpus also expressed his admiration for Gayle King:

"I appreciate you more and more as time goes on, as a trailblazer, and also when I see our phenomenal kids and grandkids! I am proud of you and continue to wish you nothing but happiness. Enjoy!"

Over the years, the CBS Mornings co-host has often spoken about her divorce and the reasons leading to the separation. In a conversation with Pivot, she shared:

"He was a great husband. He had a problem with monogamy – never good in a marriage. Infidelity, just throwing it out there, never good."

Is Gayle King looking for a man?

King has never really felt shy or uncomfortable talking about or sharing glimpses of her private life. In a 2024 conversation on The Tamron Hall Show, she emphasized the difficulties of using a dating app as a celebrity or a known individual.

She said,

"If I could go on a dating app and people didn’t know it was me, but I think it’s hard when you’re a public person. I do think that’s hard. So you just hope a friend of a friend."

Gayle King also expressed her wish to date someone “definitely younger.” She chimed in:

"I don’t want to date somebody I could have given birth to."

According to a People Magazine report, she also remarked on her preferred age group:

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"I don’t want to be a nurse or a purse. I would like it that they have all of their teeth. That would be nice."

She wishes to be with a person who celebrates her, feels excited for her, and “is very comfortable in their own skin.”

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