Gayle King Says Oprah Refused to Shut Down Rumors They Were ‘Secretly Gay’ On Air: ‘It Used to Really Bother Me’
Gayle King discussed the persistent rumors about her relationship with Oprah Winfrey during a recent podcast appearance. She revealed that it used to bother her when Winfrey chose not to publicly address the speculation. However, King has since come to terms with the situation and emphasized the strength of their friendship.
- ▪Gayle King spoke about rumors regarding her dating Oprah Winfrey on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast.
- ▪King expressed that the rumors affected her, especially after her divorce, and she urged Winfrey to address them publicly.
- ▪Oprah Winfrey preferred to let the rumors be, stating that their strong friendship is often misunderstood.
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Home TV News May 27, 2026 3:32pm PT Gayle King Says Oprah Refused to Shut Down Rumors They Were ‘Secretly Gay’ On Air: ‘It Used to Really Bother Me’ By Matt Minton Plus Icon Matt Minton [email protected] Latest ‘Last Seen’ First Look: Patrick Brammall Stars as a Detective in Apple TV’s New Thriller (TV News Roundup) 30 minutes ago James Bond Game ‘007 First Light’ Launches, Featuring Original Theme by Lana Del Rey and David Arnold (Gaming News Roundup) 1 hour ago Howard Storm, ‘Taxi’ and ‘Full House’ Director, Dies at 94 5 hours ago See All WWD via Getty Images Gayle King is once again speaking out about the long-standing rumor that she was dating Oprah Winfrey, and explaining why the iconic host refused to publicly shut it down on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Speaking with Alex Cooper on…
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