The Maroon 5 front man has been been publicly accused of cheating on his pregnant wife by numerous women and his cringe-inducing sexts have gone viral.

But what is it about celebrity cheating scandals that fascinate us? And are there ethical dilemmas for the media when it comes to reporting leaked DMs?

The Sydney Morning Herald's lifestyle editor Angus Livingston and culture reporter Meg Watson join The Drop to wade through the murky saga of Adam Levine.

The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.

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