Kristen Stewart's Affair Only a Publicity Stunt?

The final installment to the "Twilight Saga" is set to hit theaters this November. "Twi"-hard fans are already in hype to see their highly-anticipated "Breaking Dawn Part II" film hit the theaters. However, with the latest cheating scandal involving Kristen Stewart, would fans still rush to the cinema to watch the romance flick or ditch the cheesy fakeness of a film?

Rupert Sanders, director of "Snow White and the Huntsman", is allegedly the guy Kristen Stewart has been in a quick tryst with. Like Stewart, Sanders too has his own significant other. Director Sanders is currently married to model, Liberty Ross to which he has two kids with. A 33-year old married man who had engaged in a cheating scandal with a 22-year old - who is to blame?

By the looks of it, the cheating scandal just came in time months before the final film is set to hit theaters. While others, especially dedicated "Robsten" fans, have been calling it foul, others seem to agree that the scandal just came in time and is simply a publicity stunt.

Surely, the photos produced by US Weekly of Sanders and Stewart caught in a steamy embrace is proof enough to say that the two have indeed cheated on their significant others? In fact, Stewart and Sanders have already released separate statements of their apology regarding the matter.

"I'm deeply sorry for the hurt and embarrassment I've caused to those close to me and everyone this has affected," said Stewart to People.com, adding, "This momentary indiscretion has jeopardized the most important thing in my life, the person I love and respect the most, Rob. I love him, I love him, I'm so sorry."

As for Sanders, the 33-year old who has been married for seven years to Liberty Ross, released his statement as well.

"I am utterly distraught about the pain I have caused my family," said Sanders, adding, "My beautiful wife and heavenly children are all I have in this world. I love them with all my heart. I am praying that we can get through this together."

With the dirty laundry aired out, who should fans believe? Robert Pattinson is yet to release a statement regarding the cheating scandal but the real question is - should he forgive Stewart and start anew?