31. Working for both BIlly and Gayle, I can tell you that this sort or embarrassment is long over due. This man carried his bible with him everywhere, and was all to quick to tell everybody what they are doing wrong and what they need to do to make themselves better. His employee made close to nothing (unless, of course you were a regular at the church he went to) and his wife was not exactly the sweetest woman you ever met. Keep in mind, half of his staff was realted to him! He at one time didn't even have the decency to attend the company Christmas Party, Enough about that. Billy always made a point to say 'every morning I wake up and tell my wife You Are Going to Have a Great Day'... HA

Posted at 12:40AM on Apr 25th 2008 by heynow

32. Hello CINDY ANDERSON or should I say..."by no surprise" I know Billy and Sharon but I also know who you are. Don't you have better things to do then use the BLANKS name to get attention like everybody else? This is not a situation to make light of. GET A LIFE!

Posted at 1:06AM on Apr 25th 2008 by Popupgurl

33. Amazing how many of you feel superior in some way. I have followed this man for years and would never presume to know as much as some of you so-called authorities do. I never had a clue that he was cheating and as far as us working for free, we are honored to participate in these videos. Perhaps if you do something that involves your own mind, body and spirit you will not feel the need to judge.

Posted at 6:04AM on Apr 25th 2008 by no no no

34. To all my friends reading these posts I'll see you tomorrow at Michaels and Irenes with big smiles on our faces.

Posted at 7:02PM on Apr 25th 2008 by loyal customer

35. Well. I always knew what kind of man you were Billy since... You know what I am talking about. So much pain and humiliation. I will never forget how you behaved with me but I forgive you. Actually you know what? Today I am telling you THANK YOU! You actually gave me the strengh to reach out the best of my Life ! Life gave me this challenge to become who I am and where I am today. I did my way.... as if anything cause I do believe that everything happens for a reason. Law of attractions right?
I still hope those challenges make you a better person. I really do.

Posted at 7:31PM on Apr 25th 2008 by Nathalie

36. Hi everyone out there. I am the Brother of Billy Blanks and the Brother in law of Gayle Blanks. All of the negative comments that people are saying about My Brother and Sister in law are not needed and uncalled for. Whatever problem that they are going through is between them. After almost 34 years of marriage I am sure that, maybe, whatever is going on between them can be worked out. Billy and Gayle's family here in Erie, Pa and California is very supportive of them both.We don't want anything negative to happen to them. I will admit that no family is perfect and that we do have are problems and differences, but not to the place where we want to be very negative to Gayle and Billy. I reality I can only speak for myself. I love them both and I hope everything goes well for them both, and with Billy Jr and Shelly. May THE LORD JESUS CHRIST BLESS YOU ALL. Thanks Steve Blanks, Erie , Pa

Posted at 10:35AM on Apr 26th 2008 by steve blanks

37. Gayle Blanks is my sister. My brother-in-law is a good person and so is my sister. Unfortunately their most private life is now the center of media attention. No one, can or should, speculate as to their personal lives. Quite frankly it is none of your business. People think that because a person is a public figure they can say anything about that person without consequences. Words hurt. Marriage takes work, every day. Everyone know that it isn't easy. Things happen. It is none of my business as to the reason. Our families, both the Blanks and Godfrey, will be there for Gayle and Billy whatever happens. That is what families do. As to the rest of the world, please give them privacy. If your thoughts are anything other than positive towards my family please keep them to yourself. They are not needed or appreciated.
Nadene and Candi Belle

Posted at 12:23PM on Apr 27th 2008 by Nadene Belle

38. You know the last two comments are a joke if you really know what billy blanks was up to for all these years you would not try to protect him. Billy is a lying two faced, preacher with nothing but empty bones, the only reason he made it was because his family was supportive and I do not mean finacially, because he is one cheep human to his own blood. Lets be real Billy has been cheating on Gayle for years, why do you think that he is not in westlake teaching and does not show up and Gayle has pulled her goodies out there are maybe 5 people in class while his brother and sister opened up there own gym, congrats, and are packed and busier than ever with over 100 in each class, come on you all let the truth be told. Reality is reality and good happens to good and billy you are one bad egg and now it is all yours!

Posted at 2:53AM on Apr 28th 2008 by BE REAL

39.
What is really going on here? This is such a hot mess read.. Nobody is perfect. Billy and Gayle are human beings, just like all of us. No matter what their pocket book may be, their private lives should be respected. I do not know the details of this story. Yet, reading from the so-called " I know the family" folks have me questioning your motives for releasing such negative information here. Regardless of what either has done here, the truth is what it is. These two people decided to stay together for 30+ years of thier lives. Obviously, both were getting somethng from the relationship. Let's be yielding here and respectful. Allow each of them to move on with their lives in dignity and peace. I will pray for the entire family as this will be a challenge for them, not only Billy and Gayle.

Posted at 3:44PM on Apr 28th 2008 by Say what

40. Hi,
I am not a fan of gossip sites, so I write with deep trepidation. But I feel something needs to be said to all the people who are communicating such negative garbage. Before you judge I suggest you get your facts straight. Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged.
34 years of marriage is a major feat by today’s standards. I personally know Billy and Gayle to be one of the most loving and caring couples alive. Gayle spends most of her waking hours helping other people. Her selfless drive to send hope and love to our service people in Iraq and Afghanistan define the type of person she is. I can tell you that Gayle has had a profound effect on my life! I could write chapters on all the good Billy has done. We could start with all the hours he volunteers. To the positive spiritual guidance he tries to communicate.
It would be a tragedy if this doesn’t get worked out. If you look at the Blanks life they have overcome many obstacles to get where they are today. This is just another bump in the road of life.

Posted at 11:08AM on Apr 29th 2008 by Jump spinning heal kick

41. 2 all of u making these callus and utterly ridiculous comments regarding Mr.Blanks and his family: Find a short pier, take a long walk. And that's being nice. 2 whom else it may concern: all those dishing the dirt ( and u know who u are) about family bizness: Shame on u 2. Get a life..........

Posted at 3:04PM on Apr 29th 2008 by mindurs

42. I wish I could say that Billy doesn't deserve all this dirt, but unfortunately he does. He has cheated on Gayle for years and years, as long as I've known them and that would be beginning in 1990. He has done things to my family that were unconscionable and he has never apologized. He has done things to business associates that were horrible and he never apologizes, he just sues. When he became born again he believed that all his previous sins, and there were alot, were washed away. Well, karma is a bitch, eh Billy.

Posted at 4:10PM on Apr 29th 2008 by beenontheotherside

43. I came to LA in 2001 for 3 months with a friend. I was 23.... a kid. My parent marriage was falling apart and the lost of all connection with my dad destroyed my all identity. So I was emotionally depressed, lost all self esteem, all confidence. I even lost passion in what used to drive me: working out and teaching. I found absolutly no reason to live until Billy lightened my life. In 3 months, my friend and I became very close to him and his family. He took us with him to any Tae Bo event, family event, to his home, to the church... Billy was such an inspiration and motivation as a trainer and teacher. He gave me power and confidence in Life again. One day, he gave me a book: . Words coming from the mouth are very powerful!And the mind will use those words to control your life... < Learn to be a leader of your life. BE and STAY STRONG > he used to tell me. Billy was my savier, my friend, my second father. His family was my new family.Tae Bo became my passion and my Life, until one day... Few days before going back home overseas, Billy said exactly those words to me: . We were outside the gym, waiting for my friend. I pretended I didn't understand. Billy knew my english wasn't very good and he used to tease me and my friend for that. But my english was good enough to understand what those words meant and what kind of words it was. I had to go back home with my dream, my hope, my only reason to keep going. So I tried to convince myself that those words were never said. I went back to LA one year after, by myself, for 2 months. I was dependant, addicted to Tae Bo. I had to be there but for 2 months, Billy's behaviour was more than confusing to me. I agree that the mind interprates behaviour and words, so you put a meaning on situations ...But I think that anybody in my situation would say that Billy's behaviour and words were wrong and unappropriate. Those 2 months were challenging, actually a nightmare. My hope, my new family, my dream were taking away. My heart was more broken than ever. I felt like my dignity was gone again, worst than ever... For years I was asking WHY?? I know many people had bad experience with Billy, you feel hurt or betrayed as I was. But unfortunately you can not control feelings of others, only yours. Ask yourself what did you learn from that?? It's always easier to judge others instead asking yourself why that happened or why did you let that happen? You can't change people, you only can change yourself. So today. I lelft that story behind me, I forgive and I forgave Billy a long time ago but I never forget. I always admired him as a teacher and trainer and I will continue. Tae Bo will always be part of my life. Besides my pain and desappointment, I look at the whole picture, I got to learn a lot about Life and move on. Whatever happens to Billy today doesn't concern anybodyelse than him. If people today still have negative feelings, they still didn't do that work on themselves by analizing and judging their own life in order to move on.
If everybody could move on and wish the best for everybody, we'd live in a better world.

Posted at 8:17PM on Apr 29th 2008 by again

44. If its any consolation, Billy is my brother, yes my "real" brother by marriage. It seems everyone has an opinion and my wife Nadene has written in as well. We are the ones in the "loop' and we know the truth so all of who are writing in with opinions refects the society we live in.The internet and opinions allow you to be inconspicuous and blameless.It doesn't matter what people think even the family, only what Billy and Gayle thinks....they are the only ones who know exactly what has happen so all of you who have "opinions" you know the rest...1SG.

Posted at 12:35PM on May 1st 2008 by 1SG CandiOBelle USArmy

45. You people are so amazing. Why is it that we gloat when someone suffers a blow. I have not idea what Billy Blanks has done or not done. But it is amazing how we as a society feed off of the misery of others, I guess this make us, somehow superior. To the gentemen who posted the Billy fight video. I would love to see the video's of you in the ring, I have never had the courage or maybe stupidity to enter the ring. ClassyLady, come now, how can one use that moniker a spew hatred, I challenge you to open up your life to us for examination, I would myself except that I am not proud of the things I have done in the past, and the people I have hurt as a result. I wonder about the hope for humanity when we all sit in the comfort of our own homes waiting to pounce when someone falls, yet seeking forgiveness and understanding when when we are faced with a crisis. I am sure that Billy Blanks will have things to atone for, and it is at times like this when we have the opportunity to re-evaluate our lives. I hope that once he does, he make amends for any mistakes he has made. I for one would support that, as I would any one of you in that process, and we all go through that process at some point in our live. Good luck all, stay well.

Posted at 1:12PM on May 1st 2008 by Scottie