Gayle King Failed to Convince Oprah to Address Relationship Rumors on Her Show: ‘Used to Really Bother Me’
Gayle King discussed her attempts to persuade Oprah Winfrey to address long-standing rumors about their relationship on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast. King expressed that the rumors affected her dating life and her relationship with Winfrey, who preferred to ignore them. Despite the rumors, King affirmed that her friendship with Winfrey remains strong, built on honesty and respect.
- ▪Gayle King tried to convince Oprah Winfrey to address relationship rumors on her show, but Winfrey preferred to ignore them.
- ▪King felt the rumors impacted her dating life, especially after her divorce.
- ▪Despite the persistent rumors, King stated that her friendship with Winfrey is as strong as ever.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 right.
- ▪ Gayle King addresses decades-old rumors about her relationship with Oprah Winfrey — Fox News — Latest
- ▪ Gayle King Says Oprah Refused to Shut Down Rumors They Were ‘Secretly Gay’ On Air: ‘It Used to Really Bother Me’ — Variety
- ▪ Why Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey butted heads over rumors they’re ‘secretly gay’ — Page Six
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 19:34:16 +0000 |
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Home > Culture & Lifestyle > Culture Gayle King Failed to Convince Oprah to Address Relationship Rumors on Her Show: ‘Used to Really Bother Me’ “If we were gay, we would tell you,” King tells the “Call Her Daddy” podcast Jacob Bryant May 27, 2026 @ 12:34 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Getty Years ago, when rumors started swirling that Gayle King and Oprah Winfrey were secretly in a relationship, King tried to convince her longtime friend to address the rumors on her show – to no avail. While talking with Alex Cooper on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, King explained how the rumors that she and Oprah were dating rather than just lifelong friends affected their relationship.
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