Television host and actor Marc Nelson broke his silence on Wednesday following backlash over his decision to testify against his former co-host and friend, Maggie Wilson, in her ongoing legal battle with estranged husband Victor Consunji.
Wilson recently disclosed on Instagram Stories that Nelson supported Consunji’s claim that she caused emotional distress and psychological harm to their son, Connor. This revelation came shortly after Wilson announced that a court had denied Consunji’s petition for a temporary and permanent protection order under the Violence Against Women and their Children Act, which sought to prevent her from seeing Connor.
In a statement, Nelson clarified his position, stressing that he has “intentionally never gotten involved” in the public feud between Wilson and Consunji. His sole concern, he said, is the well-being of Connor, who is also his godson. Nelson revealed that during a one-on-one conversation, Connor expressed feeling uncomfortable with Wilson’s social media posts, which detailed aspects of the family dispute. According to Nelson, Connor said these posts had drawn unwanted attention and questions from peers and adults, which he found distressing.
Nelson’s involvement in the legal proceedings has sparked criticism online, with many questioning his loyalty to Wilson, with whom he co-hosted the Metro Channel travel show Beached in 2018. The former beauty queen has also taken to social media in recent months to share her struggles, including being unable to see her son since separating from Consunji.
Nelson concluded his statement by reiterating that his testimony was solely for Connor’s benefit, aiming to shield him from further distress.
Here’s the full statement:
“I understand that there has been some speculations or assumptions made about my involvement with a recent case involving Maggie Wilson and Victor Consunji regarding their son.
To clear things up, I would like to clarify some points regarding this.
My only concern regarding this matter is the welfare of their son, who happens to be my godson. He has already experienced many changes in his life and, unfortunately, has to navigate them publicly. At his age, he is beginning to build his identity and form new connections in school and within his community, which makes these public stories potentially harmful in the long run.
In a one-on-one conversation, he expressed to me how upset he has been about the social media posts his mother has made concerning him during the dispute between his parents. He specifically shared that these posts place him in an uncomfortable position, drawing unwanted attention and questions from both peers and adults—attention he neither likes nor wants.
That is why, when called to testify, I had told the judge only what my godson had told me, nothing more and nothing less. This was for the express reason to have those particular posts about him stop and preserve his well-being.
For the record, whilst I know both parents, I have intentionally never gotten involved in their dispute and have no desire to. My only concern has always been my godson and his wellbeing.
In line with that, to honor his wishes, I don’t plan to say any more on this matter, and I would respectfully request the media to also do the same and keep his name and any reference to him out of any future articles concerning his parents.
Thank you.”
As the legal battle continues, Wilson has yet to publicly address Nelson’s statement.
Wilson and Consunji’s public feud has drawn significant attention, with allegations and counterclaims making headlines. While Wilson fights for her right to see Connor, she has also used her platform to highlight her struggles, further fueling the debate about the impact of public disclosures on family dynamics.
