Dave Grohl's image as one of the few 'good guys' in Hollywood was recently shattered when he publicly confessed to fathering a child outside his marriage. But those close to the Foo Fighters' frontman claim they're not surprised by the lovechild bombshell.
According to insiders, Grohl's 'flirty behaviour' had long been a 'hurdle' in his marriage to Jordyn Blum. Despite his reputation as a devoted husband and father of three, it seems the rockstar had a wandering eye - one that eventually led him to have an affair and father a child with another woman.
Those in Grohl's inner circle say they're not shocked by the news, citing his history of 'flirty behaviour' as a major red flag in his relationship with Jordyn. 'It was always a concern,' claims one insider. 'Dave's a charming guy, but he's also a bit of a ladies' man. He's always had a bit of a roving eye.'
Despite this, Grohl's marriage to Jordyn seemed solid - at least on the surface. The couple, who tied the knot in 2003, have been a fixture on the Hollywood scene for years, attending countless high-profile events and rubbing shoulders with A-list celebrities.
But it seems behind closed doors, Grohl's flirty behaviour was causing tension in his marriage. Insiders claim Jordyn was well aware of her husband's wandering eye and had even confronted him about it on several occasions. 'It was a major point of contention in their marriage,' claims one source. 'Jordyn was tired of being humiliated by Dave's behaviour.'
And then, of course, there was the lovechild bombshell. Grohl's confession to fathering a child outside his marriage came as a shock to many in the music industry - but not to those close to the Foo Fighters' frontman. 'We're not surprised,' claims one insider. 'We always knew Dave had a bit of a wild streak.'
So what does the future hold for Grohl and his family? Insiders claim the rockstar is 'devastated' by the fallout from his confession and is desperate to repair his marriage. But with his reputation in tatters and his family life in chaos, it seems unlikely he'll be able to bounce back anytime soon.