I Share the Blame Too” – Frank Edoho Addresses Domestic Violence Allegations

Renowned for his role as the long-time host of the popular game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (WWTBAM), Frank Edoho has candidly shared how allegations of domestic violence almost cost him his position on the show.

During an appearance on the WithChude podcast, Edoho opened up about his seven-year marriage to Katherine Obiang, with whom he shares three children. He described their union as a “mismatch” and took shared responsibility for their marital struggles.

“My ex-wife was my friend, and there were children involved. I think ours was a mismatch; I was young. When she got pregnant, I had cold feet, but I still got married. It lasted seven years, and in 2010, I left. Three years later, I remarried,” he revealed.

Edoho reflected on the challenges of transitioning from friendship to marriage, stating, “Being friends with the opposite sex doesn’t mean you should get married—it’s a different ball game. In hindsight, maybe I should have thought about it a bit more. She was my good friend, and I think it was love, too. But we didn’t truly assess each other before taking the leap. I’m not going to say it was only her fault; it was my fault too, though not in the way people portrayed it.”

Following their separation, rumors of domestic violence began to circulate, which Edoho said deeply affected him and posed a serious threat to his career.

“That was one of the times I was very depressed, but I couldn’t say anything. The first crisis happened in 2007, but I stayed for three more years. By 2010, it reached a breaking point, and I left,” he said.

The allegations eventually caught the attention of the show’s sponsors, leading to a pivotal meeting.

“When I left, I was still hosting Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Suddenly, I got a call while in the UK from my boss, asking me to return to Lagos because the sponsors were hearing rumors about me,” Edoho recounted.

“They said I wouldn’t present the show anymore because of those allegations. I flew back immediately and attended a meeting. Fortunately, my boss already knew about the altercations because I had been sharing my experiences with him.

“I was accused of being a wife-beater and committing domestic violence. I explained everything from when we started dating to when we got married and had children. By the time I finished sharing my story, two of the ladies in the room were in tears.

“I told them I had evidence to back up my account. I wasn’t divorced—I packed my suitcase and left the marriage.”

Edoho’s openness sheds light on the complexities of personal relationships and the toll of public scrutiny, even for a figure in the spotlight.