Rachael Ray's husband 'repeatedly visited Manhattan swing club before - and after - marriage to celebrity chef'

The husband of celebrity chef Rachael Ray has been caught going multiple times to a swinger’s club in Manhattan, a source sensationally claimed today.

A source exclusively claimed in the National Enquirer that John Cusimano has been a frequent customer of Checkmate, a club that describes itself as an exclusive alternative lifestyle venue for ‘couples and single ladies only.’

The unnamed source said that Cusimano was spotted in the New York club at least six times, each time with at least one female escort.



Ray’s publicist told MailOnline that it is their policy not to comment on stories published in the Enquirer.



Allegations: John Cusimano has denied making multiple visits to a swinger's club and is considering legal action

Lovebirds: Ray and her husband John Cusimano pictured sharing a kiss last February in Miami Beach; the two were wed in 2005

Each time, his wife was never with him, the source alleged.

According to the source, Cusimano was spotted at the club both before and after his 2005 marriage to the celebrity chef and author, who is worth more than $60million.

Checkmate, which is located on E. 56th St. in Manhattan, boasts on its website that it is a selective lifestyle establishment with a ‘velvet rope’ policy.

‘Not everyone is selected for membership,’ the website reads.



Those wishing to join must submit a photo, and adhere to the club’s clientele, described as ‘youngish, attractive, vibrant, hip, fit, and well-dressed.’

The club states that those not in the proper attire can be turned away. The source said that Cusimano was one time, because he was clad in shorts and a T-shirt.

Underground: Checkmate is located on E. 56th St. in Manhattan; the alternative lifestyles club boasts that it is selective and is only open on Friday and Saturday nights Innocuous: A black elevator in the lobby of the building; the club states it has the right to turn people away who are not properly dressed

Chintzy: Balloons and a large glittery vase decorate the interior of the Checkmate club; there is also a buffet in the club, as well as co-ed showers

But, the source claimed, Cusimano quickly learned his lesson and returned dressed smartly.

The club boasts a lounge area, a co-ed locker room, and a large ‘playroom’ in the back with beds that can accommodate multiple people.

The 45-year-old entertainment lawyer was spotted romping around with women at the club, the source alleged, adding that he’d always stop by the club’s buffet before closing to grab a few bagels for the road.

Calls placed to Checkmate were not immediately returned.

Ray hosts a series of popular TV shows and is the author 14 best-selling cookbooks, and is one of the most recognized women of daytime television.

Matrimony: The television host married Cusimano on September 24, 2005 in Italy, just outside of Montalcino

Newlyweds: In 2005, the couple were in New York to celebrate the release of 'Every Day With Rachael Ray' magazine

Since signing on with Oprah in 2005, the brunette with the raspy voice and perky personality has skyrocketed to fame with an empire of both cooking and talk shows, as well as a successful cookbooks, partnerships, and cookware lines.

This is not the first time there have been rumors of her husband’s infidelity.

In 2007, the tabloids were buzzing that her marriage with Cusimano was on the rocks. She said during a taping of one of her shows: ‘Everybody gossips… but this stuff is hurting people’s feelings who are in our families and friends of ours. They worry about us.’

A spokesperson tol d PEOPLE mag azine at the time that the rumors were exactly that – rumors. ‘Rachael and John have never been happier,’ the spokesperson said.