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- Reid’s direct appeal: “Leave me and my children alone”
- How the custody dispute entered public view
- Parenting, finances and Reid’s day-to-day
- Allegations between Reid, Gillihan and Lochte
- Where the rivalry began: a Gainesville connection
- Lochte’s stance and media outreach
- Key dates and developments to know
- What Reid wants going forward
Kayla Rae Reid has publicly demanded that Molly Gillihan, the fiancée of Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, stop involving her and their children in public drama. Reid took to Instagram to call for privacy and to push back against what she calls repeated personal attacks.
Reid’s direct appeal: “Leave me and my children alone”
On October 19, Reid used her Instagram Story to address what she described as persistent attention-seeking. She urged Gillihan to stop discussing family matters in public and to refrain from commenting on her life.
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“Please leave me and my children alone,” Reid wrote, stressing that she was not interested in fueling a public spectacle.
How the custody dispute entered public view
The latest flare-up began after Gillihan reportedly spoke about Ryan Lochte’s parenting schedule with Reid. That prompted Reid to set the record straight on where the children spend their time.
- Children: son Caiden, 9; daughters Liv Rae, 7; Georgia June, 3.
- Reid says the custody agreement gives Lochte one month of the two-and-a-half month summer break.
- She also says holiday time, including Christmas break, is split equally.
Reid disputed claims that the children spent “most of their summer” with their father. She accused others of selectively sharing facts to shape a narrative.
Parenting, finances and Reid’s day-to-day
Reid painted a picture of a busy solo parent juggling work and childcare. She emphasized that she handles the majority of parenting duties and the bulk of financial support for her family.
“I have three actual children to raise,” she noted, adding that her focus is on running businesses and building a life for her kids.
Allegations between Reid, Gillihan and Lochte
Since announcing their separation in March 2025, Reid has accused Gillihan and Lochte of starting a relationship during her marriage. Lochte denies any overlap between the relationships.
- Lochte went public with Gillihan months after Reid revealed the split.
- The swimmer became engaged to Gillihan in October, while still legally married to Reid.
- Reid later confirmed her divorce was finalized in July.
Where the rivalry began: a Gainesville connection
Reid says she knew Gillihan from Gainesville, Florida, and claims that the romance began behind her back. That history is central to the anger and the public back-and-forth.
She blamed selective storytelling for inflaming the situation and questioned why someone with multiple marriages would publicly involve herself in another family’s issues.
Lochte’s stance and media outreach
Lochte has publicly denied any romantic overlap with Gillihan and Reid. His team was contacted for comment, though Reid’s messages were the most recent public statement on the tensions.
In her message, Reid urged the father of her children to set boundaries if someone is disrespecting their family. She said she has no interest in “competing, arguing or participating in this circus.”
Key dates and developments to know
- March 2025: Reid announced separation from Ryan Lochte.
- July 2025: Reid confirmed her divorce was finalized.
- October 2025: Lochte announced his engagement to Molly Gillihan.
What Reid wants going forward
Beyond disputing details about custody time and public comments, Reid’s central request is simple: privacy for her children and herself. She insists on being left alone both publicly and privately so she can focus on parenting and work.
