Gayle King addresses decades-old rumors about her relationship with Oprah Winfrey
Gayle King recently addressed long-standing rumors about her relationship with Oprah Winfrey during an appearance on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast. She expressed that the speculation used to bother her, especially after her divorce, but she now feels indifferent to it. King emphasized that if she and Winfrey were in a romantic relationship, they would openly acknowledge it, as she prefers men.
- ▪Gayle King discussed rumors about her relationship with Oprah Winfrey on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast.
- ▪She mentioned that the rumors used to bother her, particularly after her divorce.
- ▪King stated that if she and Winfrey were gay, they would openly admit it, as she prefers men.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Gayle King Says Oprah Refused to Shut Down Rumors They Were ‘Secretly Gay’ On Air: ‘It Used to Really Bother Me’ — Variety
- ▪ Gayle King Failed to Convince Oprah to Address Relationship Rumors on Her Show: ‘Used to Really Bother Me’ — TheWrap
- ▪ Why Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey butted heads over rumors they’re ‘secretly gay’ — Page Six
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Oprah Winfrey Gayle King addresses decades-old rumors about her relationship with Oprah Winfrey She told Alex Cooper on 'Call Her Daddy' the rumors 'used to really bother me' By Brie Stimson Fox News Published May 27, 2026 7:15pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video 'Seen and Unseen': Oprah has a new mission Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo discusses Oprah Winfrey's new diet take on 'The Ingraham Angle.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Gayle King addressed the persistent rumors that she and best friend Oprah Winfrey are secretly in a lesbian relationship.
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