Jimmie Allen Publicly Apologizes to Wife Alexis for 'Humiliating Her' With His Affair

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Jimmie Allen is apologizing to his pregnant wife, Alexis Gale, following his affair with his longtime assistant.The 37-year-old country singer took to Instagram on Thursday to issue a public apology to both Gale and his children -- Naomi, 3, and Zara, 1, whom he shares with Gale, and son, Aadyn, 8, from a previous relationship.«I want to publicly apologize to my wife Alexis for humiliating her with my affair.

I'm embarrassed that my choices have brought shame on her. That's something that she did not deserve at all,» Allen began.He continued, «I also want to apologize to my children for being a poor example of a man and a father.

I'm working on becoming a better person that my kids can be proud of. My goal is to be better than the generation before me.»Allen went on to admit that he fell victim to the «temptations» often present in the music industry and said he's ashamed he wasn't «strong enough» to withstand them.«This business takes so much from you.

It's full of temptations that can cripple you and ruin everything you've built. I'm ashamed that I wasn't strong enough to withstand them,» Allen wrote. «I will no longer be a victim of my weaknesses.»He ended the lengthy post by asking his fans and followers to seek help when they need it and urged those who succumb to their weaknesses to surround themselves with people who will help them.A post shared by J I M M I E A L L E N (@jimmieallen)Last month, the «Down Home» singer announced that he and his wife — who tied the knot in May 2021 -- were separating, while simultaneously revealing that she's pregnant with their third child.«After much thought and reflection in recent months, Lex & I have made the decision to separate,» Allen began.