Arnold's Bombshell: Schwarzenegger Has a Secret Love Child With One of His 'Household Staff'

There are secrets, and then, apparently, there are Governator-level secrets.

The Los Angeles Times reported this morning the real reason Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver split up, and it's a neutron bombshell. Arnold has admitted that he had a love child with an as-of-yet-unnamed "member of his household staff" 10 years ago.

We may be wrong, but it sure sounds like Arnold knocked up his maid. Oh, and he's really very sorry about it. Now that he's no longer Governor.

"After leaving the governor's office I told my wife about this event, which occurred over a decade ago," Schwarzenegger said.

"I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family. There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused. I have apologized to Maria, my children and my family. I am truly sorry."

The statement went on to say, "I ask that the media respect my wife and children through this extremely difficult time. While I deserve your attention and criticism, my family does not."

Shriver released her own statement this morning, saying: "This is a painful and heartbreaking time. As a mother, my concern is for the children. I ask for compassion, respect and privacy as my children and I try to rebuild our lives and heal. I will have no further comment."

The Times interviewed the woman, but stated that "to protect their privacy, The Times is not publishing the former staffer's name nor that of her child."

Before the release of Schwarzenegger's statement, the woman apparently denied the  situation, saying that "another man — her then-husband — was the child's father."

She left her employment at the Governor's mansion last year, after reportedly working there for two decades.

"I wanted to achieve my 20 years, then I asked to retire," she said, adding she received a severance payment and "left on good terms with them."

According to one of Schwarenegger's staffers, he has financially supported the child for the last decade.

This means that not only was he able to successfully hide the relationship and resulting offspring from his wife for 10 years, but that he was also able to hide it from the public throughout the election process and during his entire tenure as California Governor. He is also apparently a cross-dresser. We kid, we kid. About the cross-dresser part. Everything else is legit.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver officially announced their split a week ago, saying:

"This has been a time of great personal and professional transition for each of us," they said in a joint statement at the time of the announcement. "After a great deal of thought, reflection, discussion and prayer, we came to this decision together. At this time, we are living apart while we work on the future of our relationship."

The couple have four children together, ranging in age from 14 to 21, and now Arnold has a 10 year old of his own.

No word yet if this will affect Arnold's new cartoon series, "The Governator," or the potential upcoming "Terminator" installments.

Have any comments for Arnold? Words of support for Maria? Let us know your thoughts on this truly shocking announcement.