After David Letterman announced last Thursday that he had been involved in sexual affairs with female staff members, most fans were surprised by his conduct, but nevertheless appreciative of his decision to go public.
Letterman said he had sex with unnamed staffers. One of them, Stephanie Birkitt, was dating Robert Halderman, who stands accused of blackmailing Dave over it.
But Letterman's admission of the sex and extortion scandal was not enough for Regina Lasko, the Late Show host’s wife of six months and partner of two decades.
Lasko, who is also the father of Letterman's son Harry, born in 2004, demanded he apologize a second time on his program Monday, according to news reports.
Dave spoke directly about how "incredibly hurt" Regina was by his behavior while insisted that his affairs "are in the past" and that he committed to fixing this.
Letterman was clearly chastened and humbled by that prospect.
"Let me tell you folks, I got my work cut out for me," he said.
Can David Letterman salvage his marriage to Regina Lasko?
Dave was praised again for this display of emotion, despite the antics preceding it. But sources say the on-air apology “wasn’t something Dave wanted to do.”
“He wanted the whole thing to blow over,” said a source. “But [Regina Lasko] told him he better make an apology to let everyone know how sorry he was."
The source adds that Regina made Dave go over what he was going to say, and allowed Letterman to make “one or two jokes that weren’t at her expense.”
However it seems Dave didn’t do well enough: “Regina felt like Dave’s humorous take on the apology lessened the sincerity of it, and she’s not happy."
His work is cut out for him, indeed.
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October 9th, 2009 1:10 PM
The marriage is doomed, but I'm glad he's at least trying to take the right steps towards redemption.
October 9th, 2009 1:47 PM
On the air or off the air a simple "im very sorry" isn't going to fix it.
October 9th, 2009 1:58 PM
Yeah, it's really an apology when you have to be asked for one instead of having the common sense and decency to extend one because it's the right thing to do. Yeah, Letterman is really sorry...pfffttt.
October 9th, 2009 4:03 PM
wooow thats dumb ?
October 9th, 2009 4:32 PM
like i said befor he isnt sorry. he was forced to do it. hes an ass
October 9th, 2009 5:36 PM
David wasn't sincere if he was he wouldn't made a joke out of it! Some things are really serious in life and are not joking matters! I feel sorry for Harry, the mother of his child really deserved more.
October 9th, 2009 6:02 PM
I'd be less worried about the jokes than the fact that he was cheating with multiple partners.
October 9th, 2009 7:00 PM
I can't say that I blame her, he apologise to the staff but not his wife what kind of bull sh-- is that...
October 9th, 2009 7:17 PM
She deserves a big apology and some bling
October 9th, 2009 8:40 PM
It is *sad* and disappointing that some people have so so little respect for themselves and for others that it leads to such abuse of power. This is a sorry way to treat your loved ones and others. I feel sorry for Letterman's wife and son.