scandal (noun)
A publicized incident that brings about disgrace or offends the moral sensibilities of society.
A person, thing, or circumstance that causes or ought to cause disgrace or outrage.
Damage to reputation or character caused by public disclosure of immoral or grossly improper behaviour; disgrace.
I'm finding it hard to see any 'scandal'; the man's a divorcee seemingly no with attachments apart from looking after his son, it's a kiss at a birthday party, they're both fully clothed and consenting adults.
Talk about over egging the pudding.
I'd say it's the headline and article that are scandalous.