Seal Denies Heidi Klum Cheated on Him

After making controversial comments about his estranged wife’s alleged relationship, Seal is backtracking and insists Heidi Klum did not cheat on him while they were together. On Saturday, TMZ posted a video of Seal blasting his ex for a romantic relationship with her bodyguard, implying that she might have cheated on him. “That’s what happens when two people separate, they move on and generally meet other people in their lives,” he told TMZ.

“Whilst I didn’t expect anything better from him [the bodyguard], I would have thought that Heidi would have shown a little more class and at least waited until we separated first before deciding to fornicate with the help, as it were,”

Seal was later scolded by Klum’s rep, who denied the relationship. “It is sad that Seal has to resort to this kind of behavior and spread these untruths about the mother of his children,” the rep said in a statement.

Now, Seal is saying that Klum did not cheat on him and claims he used the term fornicating because she is still legally married. His rep released a statement on his behalf. “Seal would like to clarify that he was not implying his wife was cheating on him while they were together,” said the statement. “But rather he was pointing out that they are separated and the divorce is not final so they are legally still married.”

Despite this drama, Klum said she has moved on and is focusing on raising her children.  She had nothing negative to say about her soon-to-be ex-husband. “I cherish all of the great memories Seal and I created together over the years,” said Klum in a statement. “Our separation was based on issues between the two of us. Seal has moved on and so have I. My priority has and continues to be protecting and providing for our children.”

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