Yesterday, KeKe Wyatt turned heads on social media when she publicly shared details about her marital problems. Apparently, things aren’t going well with her husband Michael Jamar Ford. The “Nothing In This World” singer not only revealed her estranged husband has asked for a divorce, but the 8-months-pregnant mother of 8 also dropped hints about speculation of infidelity. Of course, the video painted a horrible picture of Michael abandoning his pregnant wife. But now, he’s speaking out to defend himself.

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Michael Claps Back:

According to The Jasmine Brand, Michael released a statement in response to KeKe’s video. The ordained minister defended himself by reiterating his role in the marriage. He made it clear that he will always be there for KeKe and their kids as he has no plans of abandoning them, but one thing is for sure. He cannot be KeKe’s husband anymore.

“For over seven years I have been Keke’s husband, backbone, friend, confidant, and support system. I have loved, raised, supported, and cared for every child in our family (biological or not), including our son who is currently battling leukemia. I will continue to be that person and do all of these things, but I will not be her husband.”

He went on to share a few details about the marital problems they’ve been battling. Although he didn’t specifically say what led to the split, he claims the downward spiral of their marriage is a result of “toxic” behavior. “I can no longer allow our children to live in a toxic environment and, because I love Keke, I can no longer accept toxic behavior,” Michael told the publication.

“A home should be a refuge of peace from the inequity and harshness of the world. Keke is much stronger than she gives herself credit for and she is a great mother. There is a healing that needs to take place and I have faith that it will happen. There is never a good time for a family to deal with harsh realities, but as long as we keep God first we have to know that our battle has already been won. Now, as our family deals with these realities I humbly ask that you please keep us lifted in prayer, and when you comment please keep our children in mind.”

But, was infidelity also part of the equation? Well, Michael didn’t really touch on that part of KeKe’s video. So only time will tell whether the speculation proves to be true or not.

An Emotional Wreck:

Michael’s response echoes the part of KeKe’s video where she revealed her husband claims she’s an “emotional wreck.” Of course, that’s probably possible being 8-months-pregnant with 8 other children to attend to, including one battling cancer. But many fans are still giving Michael the side-eye because KeKe had many challenges when they began dating. When the couple tied the knot in 2010, just one year after KeKe divorced her previous husband, she and Michael already had six children, combined. Prior to this marriage with Michael, KeKe was married to her manager, Rahmat Morton, whom she’d been with since the age of 18.

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It’s probably safe to say the relationship was never exactly easy but, apparently, they’d made it work. However, it looks like they are both done with each other now.