During a Q&A session at the Cannes Lions marketing festival, Oprah Winfrey shared details about Whitney Houston's final appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2009. Winfrey recounted that Houston had relapsed and fell off the stage during the performance. Winfrey expressed her concern for Houston and requested the audience not to share photos from the taping to protect her reputation. Houston's estate later clarified that while she did fall off the stage, it was during a sound check and not due to drug use. The comments have sparked backlash on social media, with many questioning Winfrey's timing in sharing the story.
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Oprah Winfrey Discusses Whitney Houston's Final Appearance on Her Show
Oprah Winfrey spoke about Whitney Houston's last appearance on her show, revealing that Houston had relapsed and fell off the stage. This revelation has led to criticism on social media regarding the appropriateness of Winfrey's comments. Houston's estate clarified that she was not under the influence during the incident.
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