Former DWTS Star Moves Forward With New Woman Amid Divorce

Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte is moving on from his marriage to estranged wife, Kayla Rae Reid, who announced their split last month. Now, the former “Dancing With the Stars” competitor shared a photo of himself hugging a new woman in an Instagram carousel posted from the Fourth of July weekend..

Ryan Lochte Tagged Molly Gillihan in His Latest Pics

Lochte doesn’t appear to be wasting any time in seeking new love while navigating his current divorce. He shared a series of snaps from a holiday weekend in Daytona Beach on Instagram, tagging Molly Gillihan in the cozy photos. One shot showed Gillihan putting her arm across his chest, as well as the two laughing together and cuddling on the couch. Then there was the snap of the two hugging and looking quite happy together.

Gillihan spent time with Lochte’s family during what appeared to be their Fourth of July celebration.
Lochte also shared photos of the weekend that were posted to her private Instagram account.

Molly Gillihan Responds to Early Criticism of Her Romance With Ryan Lochte

Lochte’s estranged wife wrote in an Instagram post on June 27, “Sometimes God allows betrayal … because it leads to the breakthrough.” Kayla Rae Reid also wrote, “Most people have no idea what I’ve endured.”

When Ryan posted his photos, Molly took heat in the comments almost immediately and she wasn’t about to stay silent.

According to TMZ, Molly Gillihan appears to be tackling the rumors and innuendos head-on. She wrote on Monday, “We would not be here if we had anything to hide or if there had been any betrayal that occurred along the way. This little goofball came into my life patiently, sincerely, and honestly. I am choosing him. @ryanlochte.”

“It’s okay to be so happy that your heart could explode out of your chest, and you want to shout it from the rooftops. If you’ve felt it, you know this to be true,” continued Gillihan.