Kendra Wilkinson apologizes to ex Hank Baskett: 'I made a lot of mistakes'

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Kendra Wilkinson is taking responsibility for her part in the demise of her marriage.

Wilkinson, 32, issued a public apology to ex-husband Hank Baskett in a series of tweets on Wednesday, admitting she made “a lot of mistakes” in their marriage.

Kendra Wilkinson, pictured on April 26, 2018, apologized to estranged husband Hank Baskett for her Twitter outburst yesterday. (Photo by SMXRF/Star Max/GC Images)
Kendra Wilkinson, pictured on April 26, 2018, apologized to estranged husband Hank Baskett for her Twitter outburst yesterday. (Photo by SMXRF/Star Max/GC Images)

“I want to apologize publicly to Hank. I was the reason your football career ended,” she tweeted. “I regret doing that to u and I hope u learn to forgive me one day. I loved u and was always your number one fan.”

(Image: Kendra Wilkinson via Twitter)
(Image: Kendra Wilkinson via Twitter)

Wilkinson filed for divorce from the former NFL player in April after almost nine years of marriage and two kids together, citing irreconcilable differences. She listed their separation date as Jan. 1.

“I was 24 when I got married,” she said in another tweet. “Now I’m 33. I made a lot of mistakes through those young years and I’m sorry for making u feel the way I did.”

In her final tweet, the former Playboy model said she acting immaturely during their relationship.

“All I ever wanted was family because I never had a solid one but me being immature was the reason I couldn’t give u more,” she wrote.

But she deleted the messages shortly after posting them.

Her tweets come after the Kendra On Top star accused Baskett of “recording” her in a since-deleted tweet.

“Why is Hank recording me right now. Please tell him to leave me alone and stop,” she wrote before taking the post down.

A source recently told PEOPLE Wilkinson is doing her best to stay positive in the months since the split.

“Kendra is not in the best place right now,” said the source. “She’s trying to convince herself she’s happy, but she’s not.”

“During their marriage, Kendra and Hank went through all the right steps to make it work, and while there seemed to be some great and positive changes for them as a couple and as individuals, she struggled to deal with everything fully. She was hiding,” added the source.

Today is the last day of my marriage to this beautiful man. I will forever love Hank and be open but for now we have chosen to go our own ways. I’m beyond sad and heartbroken because i did believe in forever, that’s why i said yes but unfortunately too much fear has gotten in the way. We are both amazing parents and our kids will be happy n never know the difference other than seeing mama smile. Sometimes love looks funny. We are told to make sacrifices in life if it’s true love well in this case it’s me. I want to see happy Hank again… i miss that. Marriage was just a piece of paper and a piece of jewelry but our hearts will always be real. U will prob see us together a lot but it’s because there’s no hate. Love wins in this case it’s just looks a little funny. Thank you Hank for a beautiful 8 years of marriage and 2 beautiful kids. I feel so thankful and blessed. ❤️

A post shared by Kendra Wilkinson (@kendra_wilkinson_baskett) on Apr 6, 2018 at 10:18am PDT

The former couple’s marriage was rocked by scandal in 2014 when he allegedly had an affair with a transgender model while Wilkinson was eight months pregnant.

Wilkinson and Baskett are parents to two children, Hank IV, 8, and daughter Alijah Mary, 3.

The TV reality star is requesting joint legal and physical custody of their kids and is also seeking the restoration of her maiden name, Wilkinson.

“I’m doing the best I can in my life with the cards I’ve been dealt and I will continue to do that. I’m hurt because the world I thought was promised to me forever is now coming to an end,” Wilkinson wrote on Instagram in May.

I’m doing the best i can in my life with the cards I’ve been dealt and i will continue to do that. I’m hurt because the world i thought was promised to me forever is now coming to an end. I’m not perfect with the way I’m reacting to my pain sometimes but i am getting stronger My kids, mom, dad,friends n therapy have been helping. I’ll be able to breathe again soon. Love will always win in my heart and will never go a day without being there for the people i love n yes him. Even with the pain I’m experiencing.

A post shared by Kendra Wilkinson (@kendra_wilkinson_baskett) on May 28, 2018 at 5:34pm PDT

Last month, Wilkinson asked her Twitter followers when the right time is to move on from her past relationship.

“What’s your opinion… do i start dating/sex now or give myself more time? My heart is broken but i have needs. Lmaoooo #gimmelovin #notgettingyounger #33hereicome,” Wilkinson tweeted, along with a spider web emoji and a grandma emoji.