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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Ria Pathak

Did Desmond Scott Cheat to Push a Divorce from Kristy Sarah? Fans Think So

Social media influencer Desmond Scott. (Credit: Desmond Scott's Instagram)

For years, Kristy Scott — widely known as Kristy Sarah — and her husband, Desmond Scott, presented a picture of a green-flag relationship in the online community. From teenage sweethearts to married parents building a family-focused brand, their relationship was central to their content and their appeal.

That image cracked in late 2025 when Kristy quietly filed for divorce. What followed wasn't just shock, but suspicion and a growing belief among fans that the breakup may not have been accidental at all.

The reason listed in the divorce filing was reportedly infidelity. Kristy stated that the alleged betrayal had destroyed any realistic chance of fixing the marriage. While celebrity divorces often include vague wording, this detail stood out.

Almost immediately, online discussion shifted from what happened to why it happened this way.

The Theory: Cheating as a Way Out

Some of the fans and users framed the situation as strategic rather than impulsive. Posts repeated the idea that infidelity may have been leveraged to meet both legal and religious expectations, with one comment stating, 'They're Jehovah's Witnesses, and the only way you're able to divorce is infidelity.'

Kristy and Desmond Scott (Credit: Screenshot from Youtube)

From there, speculation took on a life of its own. One commenter floated a more sensational angle, saying 'Apparently it was a .... dude... He cheated with a dude?'

There's no confirmation of that claim, but many fans believe that they are suspicious that this can be a possibility.

Moreover, rather than seeing infidelity as one issue among many, fans began treating it as the key that unlocked the split. One recurring sentiment across threads was that cheating may have been the only path forward once the marriage had already deteriorated.

Desmond's Statement Added Fuel, Not Clarity

Speculation intensified after Desmond posted a public message addressing the separation. While the statement avoided explicit language, he acknowledged making 'choices' he wasn't proud of during a difficult period in the marriage.

Online, many interpreted his statement as a soft admission — not of general mistakes, but of betrayal. Fans noted that the wording left little room for alternate explanations, especially given the infidelity cited in legal filings.

In multiple discussions on social media, users argued that his message didn't contradict the cheating narrative; it quietly supported it. To sceptics, it sounded less like damage control and more like an attempt to shape the story without disputing the core accusation.

Rewatching Old Videos for Clues

Beyond court documents and statements, fans turned detective and began revisiting older videos from the couple's channels, searching for signs that the relationship had been unravelling in plain sight.

'I really started to notice a shift in him,' one user wrote. 'Starting to act more annoyed and distracted rather than playful in a lottttt of the more recent videos.' Similar comments followed, with viewers saying the chemistry seemed strained long before the divorce became public.

Others interpreted those moments more cynically. One commenter accused Desmond of staying for appearances, writing, 'It's pretty clear that he's annoyed by her in the videos... he's gone along with it for the money and fame.'

Furthermore, whether the infidelity was a calculated decision or the result of deeper issues may never be fully known until or unless the two of them speak out on the matter.

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