Infidelity, Tabloid Rumors, and Divorce: Inside the A-Rod and Cynthia Scurtis Split

In November 2025, the new HBO series "Alex vs ARod" has revisited the marital breakdown of former baseball star Alex Rodriguez and his ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis. The docuseries sheds light on the details surrounding their 2008 divorce, which was marked by allegations of infidelity and emotional abandonment.

The second episode of the series delves into a pattern of infidelity that plagued the couple's relationship. It highlights a 2007 incident where Rodriguez was photographed leaving a Toronto strip club with a woman who was not his wife, shortly after the birth of their first daughter. Scurtis recalls how Rodriguez "seemed extremely apologetic and not proud of his actions" at the time.

However, the real breaking point came a year later, in 2008, when rumors of an alleged affair between Rodriguez and pop icon Madonna began circulating in tabloids. Scurtis did not mince words, stating that "at that point, we got divorced." Court filings from the time described "extramarital affairs" and accused Rodriguez of "emotionally abandoning" his wife and children.

While Rodriguez has long denied the affair with Madonna, the episode's use of headlines and the couple's own reflections paint a compelling picture of the turmoil that ultimately led to the end of their marriage. The docuseries offers a rare glimpse into the personal lives of a high-profile couple, shedding light on the challenges they faced in the public eye.