Gayle King has finally addressed the long-standing rumours regarding her relationship with her close friend Oprah Winfrey. Speaking on the Call Her Daddy podcast, the television personality revealed that the speculation once deeply affected her personal life.
Rumours After Divorce
King explained that the whispers about a secret romantic relationship with Winfrey began after her divorce. She admitted that the gossip “used to really bother” her and even impacted her dating life. At one point, she urged Oprah to publicly deny the claims, but Winfrey advised her to simply ignore the chatter.
Clear Stance on Sexuality
Despite the persistent rumours, King made her position unequivocally clear. “If we were gay, we would tell you,” she stated firmly. She emphasized that there is nothing wrong with being gay, but she personally prefers men. The media personality added that while online speculation once got to her, she has now reached a point where she no longer allows rumours to affect her well-being.
King also reflected on the role of social media in amplifying hate and assumptions, noting that it can often magnify baseless claims. Her comments come as a definitive response to decades of speculation about her bond with Oprah Winfrey.
