It’s not the first time the NBA star has been caught cheating, as he has a long history of being unfaithful to his partners, according to various reports.

E! News reported that Kardashian and Thompson broke up for good in 2022. “With me and Tristan, would it be really easy to never talk to him again and to just bad-mouth him or whatever?” Kardashian told Tmrw. “Of course. But it’s way harder to be nice.”

Here’s everything you need to know about Maralee Nichols, the woman that Tristan Thompson fathered a child with – while dating Khloé Kardashian.

What does Maralee Nichols do for a living?

According to US Weekly, Nichols is a fitness model and instructor from Texas. In 2021, she made a statement clarifying that she was never Thompson’s fitness instructor, saying: “I have not worked as a personal trainer for four years, I do fitness modelling. I was never a personal trainer for Tristan.” She has lived in California since 2019, per the same source.

Was Maralee Nichols a one-night stand?

According to Nichols, her fling with Thompson was more than a one-night stand. In a since-deleted comment on Instagram where she hit back at trolls who claimed otherwise, she wrote, “I was definitely not a one-night stand,” before adding, “That’s a false and defamatory statement you’re making about me.”

What is the name of Maralee Nichols and Tristan Thompson’s baby?

Nichols and Thompson welcomed their baby Theo in December 2021, according to Entertainment Tonight. “Theo, my little angel baby. I named you Theo because it means ‘gift from God.’ I had never been pregnant and had been told I might not be able to have children. I couldn’t believe I was pregnant. When I saw you on the ultrasound and heard your little heartbeat, I knew I would always protect you and keep you safe,” Nichols told ET. “I love you more than you’ll ever know. You bring such joy and happiness into my life. My greatest blessing.”

According to the same source, she did not mention Thompson’s name on their son’s birth certificate. “Tristan’s name was not on the birth certificate because he was not present at Theo’s birth,” Nichols explained.

How did Tristan Thompson meet Maralee Nichols?

According to Nichols’ interview in US Weekly, she met Thompson in 2020 at a party at his home in Encino, California. “He told me he was single and coparenting,” Nichols explained to the publication. “I would never have gotten involved with Tristan if I thought he was in a relationship.”

Where is Maralee Nichols now?

According to Life & Style magazine, Nichols is still living in LA and raising her son Theo there. In an Instagram post shared in mid-February, she showcased a series of photos of her life with the caption, “Happy”.

How many kids does Tristan Thompson have?

Per People, Thompson is a father to four children. He had his first kid Prince Oliver with his ex-girlfriend, model Jordan Craig, in 2016. He has two children, True and Tatum, with Khloé Kardashian, and one child, Theo, with Nichols.