Letterman Sex Scandal Sparks $300 Million Divorce

Dave Letterman must really be regretting not paying the $2 million in blackmail money that CBS producer Robert Halderman attempted to acquire after he found out the late night talk show host had an affair with his live-in girlfriend, Stephanie Birkitt, who was also Dave's former assistant. Going to the authorities and then admitting to a number of affairs with various members of his staff over the years is really going to cost him - his marriage, his fortune, and maybe even his job.

The scandal has triggered a $300 divorce battle between Dave, 62, and his understandbly furious wife, Regina. The couple lived together for years before finally tying the knot on March 19 this year. Now sources close to the couple say that they are now fighting over EVERYTHING, from custody of their son Harry, 6, to his extensive property holdings.

A Late Show insider revealed:

"It's become a real battle. Regina is humiliated, and she wants to get even with David for his public admission he cheated on her repeatedly during their 23-year relationship."

Other sources described Regina as "mortified" that David carried on sexual relationships with a number of his female staffers, including Birkitt.

Letterman's fans were also shocked by the on-air confession, where he admitted to having sex with female employees and revealed that he was the victim of attempted blackmail.

In the aftermath of the revelations, the National Enquirer also reports that they were tipped off to some more interesting tidbits. Apparently, he maintained a fully equipped love nest on set, likes to play "dress up", and had one girlfriend parade around with pom-poms pretending to be a cheerleader.

Letterman owns a successful production company, Worldwide Pants, as well as a fortune in real estate. His annual income tops more than $45 million dollars. Unless he has an airtight prenup in place, it looks like Regina will make out with millions.