Video: Jesse James Tears Up in 'Nightline' Interview

By PopEater Staff Posted May 21st 2010 02:43PM

Jesse James Gets Emotional in 'Nightline' Interview Clip

ABC News has a preview clip of Jesse James' first interview since news of his cheating on wife Sandra Bullock exploded. "I took a pretty amazing life and amazing success and marriage and threw it away," James tells Vicki Mabrey on 'Nightline.' The clip ends with visibly upset James asking to take a break.

"You cheated on your wife," she says. His response? A frank "yup."

Watch the clip after the jump!

James covers just about all the bases with 'Nightline' -- his cheating, his divorce from Sandra Bullock, his stint in rehab and his role in raising Louis, the baby boy Bullock and James recently adopted.

Asked if he's the "most hated man in America," James answers, grinning, "I think it's the 'most hated man in the world,' now."

Since news of his multiple affairs hit the press, James has kept a low profile, and has only been seen dropping his kids off at school. But while he's generally stayed out of the spotlight, the reality star has issued several statements apologizing for his behavior.

When PEOPLE broke the story of Bullock's adoption last month, Jesse released the following statement to the magazine: "My whole life has been full of hard decisions. The decision to let my wife end our marriage, and continue the adoption of Louis on her own, has been the hardest. The love I have for Louis cannot be put to words. Not having him around to love and to hold has left a huge hole in my heart."

The complete interview will air on May 25 at 11:35 PM ET/PT on ABC, and will be previewed on 'Good Morning America' that day.

Tags: Jesse James, Nightline, Sandra Bullock

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Friday 21 May

By Lindi

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Jessie, Jessie, are you forgetting that HELGA raised her? You may never have met Helga, but let me tell you, with a German upbringing there is no black or white, only right and wrong!! You are WRONG!! You got what you wanted,threw it all away for a cheap lay...did you??

Saturday 22 May

By jen@bpointcreative.com

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Tru-dat! :)

By Laura

When my husband and I had been married about 10 years he had an affair . And of course I was very hurt and angry .But instead of trying to make a life changing decision in my emotional state I agreed to a trial separation .Being alone for several weeks gave me time to calm down do a lot of thinking and weigh my options.I knew we had had 10 happy years together until this happened . And I knew deep down that he loved me . Yes I know what your thinking . How could he love you and cheat on you . But I did know he loved me . And I didn't want to give up something that had been so good for so long without a fight .And we were miserable without each other .So I gave him a second chance . That was 25 years ago and we have been amazingly happy ..I have never regretted my decision not for one minute . Making life long decisions should never me made when you are hurt or angry .It really bothers me when I hear people say "once a cheater always a cheater' . Because I know from experience that it's not always the case .If your marriage is worth saving . Fight for it .Don't let your pride get in the way .

By Heather

And of course your husband only became MORE CAREFUL in making sure that NEXT TIME (and there WAS a next time, you are an idiot if you think there wasn't) he wasn't caught. It IS true, once a cheater always a cheater, and if you truly think he didn't cheat again, this time being more careful and more sly, well then you DESERVE to be cheated on again, and as night follows day, believe me, he DID cheat again. Only a naive mentally deficient retard would believe otherwise - or try to convince THEMSELVES, which is what I think you are doing. Just because THIS TIME he wasn't found out, doesn't mean he hasn't done it again Laura. You are a gullible little doormat, and you deserve every single thing you get!

By sleepyhead

I am not gonna pick on this woman for getting back with her husband. Some people actually DO make something called a MISTAKE and actually learn from it. So the saying 'once a cheater blah blah' isn't always true.

Sunday 23 May

By CSM

Good for you, Laura! You have risen above the bitterness. "Once a cheater always a cheater" pertains to more than infidelity and men and women alike cheat in different ways. Just because you have made up your mind not to give in to anger and just walk away, does not mean you are a door mat. As long as you realize the potential is always there for him to cheat, you can make dealing with it an interesting aspect to life. All people, male and female, have the potential to cheat at any time, so don't be shocked...nobody is immune, not even Heather...if you keep moving on every time you are cheated on or wronged, you will either have many partners or you will be alone...if you like being alone, then that is the life for you, if not roll with the punches and meet the challenges....life can be very interesting.

By Kathie

I respect the people who can forgive a cheating spouse. We all make mistakes as no one is perfect. It doesnt mean the guy will cheat again. If he is truly sorry and doesnt want to lose a wonderful wife....he won't. The wise people will stop and think of the consequences of their actions always.

By pchlavendar

Oh boo hoo, he teared up because he got caught and now he's lost probably the best thing that ever happened to him. Just keep on walking Sandra, and don't look back.

Laura so it worked for your life, Sandra is different, different culture, different set of values for her life....she's doing it as she must, no matter what you think may be good. Once a guy flosses someone else, you got to be pretty desperate to keep going, the trust is gone, and without trust there is no marriage.

By b sho

Hillarious when the badboys cry on National TV. Reminds me of Andrew Dice Clay when he cried on Arsenio Hall show. Mike Tyson, etc... Badboys are just idiots--They're all Pretenders.
Move on Sandy take your own advice from the end of Speed 1.
Hard choices JJ? C'mon idot we all make em. Stop thinking your life is so unique. Stop the Pity Crap.

By elin

Boo Hoo for him!
He had a sweet deal and he let his ego screw him up. He got what he deserved.
He's a dirt bag.

By jamie

Jesse knows he messed up and he will be better man for it.

By Oodles

You just don't know what you have until you lose it. It is unfortunate that we live in such a disposable society. It is the reason we are where we are today.

If more of us would constrain ourselves from the temptations of mortal life, we would find ourselves more at peace as a world.

By Kurt

He is a drug addict! Cocaine makes people do weird things!

By Paul

If every man that has ever cheated on his wife had not been given a second chance. There wouldn't be a lot of marriages left .

By Lori

I really hope that Sandra gives the marriage a second chance. Sometimes marriages can work after an affair and sometimes not. Maybe he will not do the affair thing again, you never know. It might work out and it might not but at least they gave it a second try. Some of you think that it is disgusting that she would forgive but these days people give up on marriage to easily and I don't think that she could just stop loving him, its not an on and off thing like a light switch.

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Err, there is a BIIIIGGGGG difference between a mere fling with the secretary, and a WHOLE SLEW of women, all of which could pose a SIGNIFICANT health risk to Sandra. Get your brain into gear you stupid woman, and THINK before typing. If it was ONE woman, then sure, I'd agree with you. But a DOZEN? No, and I mean NO self-respecting woman who cares about her health would take such a maggot back. A fling, is different to screwing a DOZEN women. Wtf is up with people that they cannot see the distinction?!??!??

Heather: I saw the e-mail that you left for Laura and for me, you are one angry girl, can't you post anything without attacking the person you are responding to? Only young girls and boys act like that.

No, I'm not angry, not at all! Just pointing out how people don't think before they post - like yourself. Just because you've been corrected, don't make the mistake of deflecting what I said by saying I'm angry. That excuse won't work. I'm not angry. YOU, have a guilty conscience.

BTW, I never sent anyone an 'email'.

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