Desmond Scott issued a public apology to his estranged wife, Kristy Scott following the filing of his divorce.
Taking to his Instagram account on January 10, he wrote:
“I want to begin by apologizing to Kristy, our family, and everyone who has been impacted by the public attention surrounding this situation. I know this news has been disappointing for many, and I’m truly sorry for the hurt it has caused.”
He then added:
“Kristy is the mother of my children, and that will always come first. I remain fully committed to being an active, present, and loving parent to our boys, as I have always been.”
Scott’s statement comes after the 30-year-old social media star filed for divorce on December 30, citing alleged infidelity as the reason behind their separation. They have remained married for twelve years and share two children - sons Vance and Westin.
Both Desmond and Kristy are social media influencers with a massive social media following across platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
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All we know about relationship between Desmond Scott and Kristy Scott
Desmond Scott and Kristy Scott shared a long-term relationship that began as a teenage romance and evolved into a social media partnership.
They met in middle school at the age of fourteen and dated for about four years before walking down the aisle. In August 2024, they marked ten years of their marriage in a glamourous style. The theme of their anniversary celebration was floral elegance. In an interview with People magazine reflected on their past and said:
“We were teenagers and hadn’t even developed any style preferences, so this was our chance to redo our wedding as the adults that we are now, celebrating the life we’ve built and journey thus far! This felt even more special than our wedding.”
The pair told the outlet that they have been “best friends” since they were teenagers. Kristy Scott and her partner continued to post content on their respective social media accounts till late 2025 before their divorce.
Reportedly, Kristy Scott filed for divorce from Desmond, citing alleged infidelity as the reason behind the end of their marriage. The court documents obtained by TMZ from Harris County, Texas did not provide details.
However, TMZ reported that Scott explicitly stated that this betrayal had:
“completely wiped out any reasonable chance of reconciliation.”
It also noted that the couple will soon stop living as husband and wife.
Taking to his Instagram recently, Desmond Scott took responsibility for his actions. He shared an Instagram story where he apologized his wife, Kristy Scott while noting:
“I took responsibility for those actions, I shared this with her directly and personally, and ultimately we decided to divorce. l ask for privacy and compassion as we navigate this difficult chapter of our lives. Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years. I'm grateful for that support.”
Over the years, both Kristy Scott and her husband have featured on each other’s social media content. She has gained a following of 9.5 million followers on her Instagram and 16.8 million on TikTok, while Scott has over 1.8 million followers. He is also a self-trained professional chef and often shares his recipes on Instagram and TikTok.
According to TMZ, they are also co-owners of Meant To Be Films, a production company centred on wedding photography and storytelling.