New Delhi, April 1 -- Kristi Noem has reportedly been left "devastated" following allegations about her husband, Bryon Noem, and what has been described as a secret online life.

"Ms. Noem is devastated. The family was blindsided by this, and they ask for privacy and prayers at the time," a report by New York Post cited the former Department of Homeland Security Chief's representatives as saying.

A report by the Daily Mail alleged that Kristi Noem's husband Bryon Noem had been interacting online with women associated with what it described as "bimbofication" fetish scene - where adult performers undergo significant cosmetic enhancement to attain a "Barbie doll"-like look.

Citing messages purportedly exchanged with multiple individuals, ...