“I was very, very surprised,” King told TMZ . “He didn't say anything to me about it, so I was surprised, but I'm very appreciative.” The apology came after King revisited one of the most painful chapters of her personal life during the podcast interview. She recalled discovering Bumpus involved with another woman inside their home, an experience that ultimately contributed to the collapse of their marriage . The former couple was married from 1982 until 1993 and shared two children, Kirby and William Bumpus Jr. Following King's remarks, Bumpus issued a statement acknowledging the damage his actions caused. “Those actions were mine. I have long owned them,” he said, adding that King had every right to discuss a chapter of her life that profoundly affected their family. He also offered “deepest apologies” to King, their children, and their grandchildren for “the pain I caused decades ago.” For King, the apology carried weight because of how rarely her ex-husband publicly discusses their relationship.…