Exploring the Untamed Tale of the Ashley Madison Hacking Scandal
The Raders took part in the Netflix series, with Sam admitting to his wife during lunch at Chili’s in the Dallas Fort Worth airport that he had an Ashley Madison account before they headed to a vlogger convention in Seattle.
Initially, Sam lied to both Nia and their fans in a YouTube video where he claimed to have the account but said he had not been unfaithful. However, in the series, he revealed that he had kept many secrets from Nia that dated back further than Ashley Madison.
Following the incident, the couple lived separately for a while, attended counseling, and ultimately decided to stay together, as the parents of four shared in the series.
“I harbor no ill will towards Ashley Madison or the hackers,” Sam told Netflix’s Tudum after the series aired. “I was already heading down a dark path before Ashley Madison came into the picture. While it’s frustrating that my data wasn’t secure, I see it as a way for the Lord to reveal my wrongdoings and lead me out of darkness.”
Nia added, “I’m still amazed that things like this happen.” However, she expressed her belief that marriages can be restored with effort. “It’s important to fight for your marriage and work to mend it,” she shared.