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A-Rod and Ex-Wife Revisit Madonna Affair Rumors in HBO Doc as He Expresses Regret

The latest episode uses archival tabloid coverage and Cynthia Scurtis’ 2008 divorce claims to frame the alleged infidelity that ended their marriage.

Overview

  • Episode 2 of HBO's Alex vs ARod, released Thursday, displays a New York Post headline reading "A-Rod and Madonna Squeeze Play" while the former couple reflects on that period.
  • Alex Rodriguez says he "could have been a better husband" and "more loyal," stopping short of directly confirming any specific affair.
  • Cynthia Scurtis recalls a 2007 incident in Toronto involving a "mystery" woman and says a "very similar scenario" after their second daughter's birth led her to seek a divorce.
  • Her 2008 filing cited extramarital affairs and claimed Rodriguez "emotionally abandoned" her and their children, and she says she hoped he would get help.
  • Page Six reports representatives for Rodriguez and Madonna did not respond to new requests for comment, and both denied a romantic relationship in 2008.