Jimmie Allen Takes Out Time For Bonding With Kids Amid Scandal
By Afouda Bamidele on June 22, 2023 at 3:00 AM EDT
Jimmie Allen refuses to let the waves of controversy drown out the joy of fatherhood.
Amid turbulent times, the country music star proves that family always comes first. As scandals swirl around him, the talented artist – also in the middle of a divorce from his wife, Alexa Gale, has made it a priority to carve out precious moments for bonding with his children.
Jimmie Allen Prioritizes Precious Moments With Daughters Amid Scandalous Headlines
The "Down Home" singer took to his Instagram page to share a picture of himself enjoying time in the water with his two daughters, Zara James, and Naomi Bettie. The 38-year-old showed no signs of all his recent troubles, sporting a broad smile as he held onto the 20-month-old while pushing the 3-year-old in a car-shaped floater.
The "Best Shot" crooner captioned the restricted post, "Great times with my girls ♠️❤️." The post comments were however limited but one other upside to it was his estranged pregnant wife liking the post.
Amid the ongoing divorce proceedings of the former couple who are expecting their third child together, The Blast reported that Allen expressed his regret for his affair and accepted complete responsibility in an online apology statement.
The Grammy-nominated artist utilized social media to pen a sincere message dedicated to the mother of his children. In his private post, the acclaimed star wrote:
"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."
He also apologized to his children for not living up to his role as a father: "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 my kids can be proud of. My goal is to be better than the generation before me."
Acknowledging the daunting pitfalls of the music industry, Allen reflected on its draining nature and the potential to lose everything one has worked hard for. With a sense of remorse, the "This is Us" singer admitted his weaknesses and expressed determination to break free from their control.
In a powerful closing statement, the father-of-three advocated seeking help when needed, highlighting the significance of embracing vulnerabilities and fostering a solid support system.
The 'Make Me Want To' Singer's Record Label Severs Ties Amidst Fresh Sexual Misconduct Allegations
In a devastating blow to Allen's career, his record label decided to permanently cut all connections with him following the emergence of new allegations of sexual impropriety. In case you missed it, a second woman came forward, filing a lawsuit accusing the music star of sexual assault and non-consensual recording of the incident.
This legal battle adds to the mounting challenges facing the artist, who was previously accused of sexual battery, assault, sex trafficking, and false imprisonment by an undisclosed former manager.
The songwriter's former record label, Broken Bow Records (BBR) Music Group, released a statement that read, "BBR Music Group has dissolved its relationship with Jimmie Allen. He is no longer an active artist on its roster."
Although the "Freedom Was a Highway" crooner staunchly denied the initial claims, deeming them false and incredibly harmful, the recent onslaught of accusations by Jane Doe 2 has dealt a severe blow to his credibility, leaving his reputation hanging in the balance.
In the papers filed on June 9, Jane Doe shared details of her alleged encounter with Allen. She claims she was initially unaware of his fame when they met on a flight to Nashville in May 2022.
However, conversing with him sparked her recognition of the TV star, stating further that his bodyguard obtained her phone number on his behalf. She noted that as they continued to communicate long distance, he allegedly expressed his love for her and discussed a potential future together.
The plaintiff also claimed that he assured her they were separated despite her repeated inquiries about his marital status and wife. According to the lawsuit, Jane Doe 2 met with Allen in Las Vegas, and his bodyguard's presence made her feel "comfortable and safe" in the hotel room.
While the woman admitted to "willingly" joining Allen in the bedroom, she clarified that she did not consent to having sex without a condom. Allegedly, her repeated pleas for him to withdraw before ejaculating went unheard.
She claimed not to be aware he had recorded their encounter, deleting the footage and turning the device over to local police while filing a police report.