Gayle King Discusses Rumors About Her Relationship with Oprah Winfrey

Gayle King addressed longstanding rumors regarding her relationship with Oprah Winfrey during an appearance on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast. King mentioned that the rumors had previously upset her, particularly following her divorce when a publication suggested that her friendship with Winfrey was the reason for her marriage ending. She stated, "If we were gay, we would tell you because believe me, there's nothing wrong with it. It’s just I prefer a man." King recounted asking Winfrey to publicly address the rumors, but Winfrey preferred to leave the matter alone. King expressed that while the rumors still persist, she has reached a point in her life where they no longer bother her. She emphasized the importance of feeling good about herself and not letting social media negativity affect her. King and Winfrey have been friends for 50 years, having met while working at a local station in Baltimore. King was married from 1982 to 1983, while Winfrey has been in a long-term relationship with Stedman Graham since the 1980s.