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Gayle King's ex-husband William Bumpus apologized in a TMZ statement for past infidelity that surfaced decades ago, acknowledging the pain it caused and praising Gayle's accomplishments. He described the couple’s long‑running co-parenting and said they’re in a better place now, while noting his desire for privacy and his admiration for Gayle. Gayle herself has not publicly responded to his remarks.
Gayle King discussed the longstanding rumors that she and Oprah Winfrey are secretly dating, explaining Oprah declined to publicly debunk them on The Oprah Winfrey Show. On the Call Her Daddy podcast, King said the gossip bothered her—especially during her divorce—but Oprah chose to let it be. King now downplays the chatter and cites social media as an amplifier of hate, while Oprah has previously spoken about their close friendship and support for one another.
Gayle King recounted on Call Her Daddy how she returned home from travel to find her husband William Bumpus with a close family friend, confronted him, and learned of the affair. She told the ex-friend’s husband about it, describing the confrontation and the shock of discovering the betrayal as part of a larger discussion about trust and divorce.
Gayle King recounts on Call Her Daddy the night she walked in on her then-husband William Bumpus with a close friend in 1990—after coming home early with two toddlers, finding the house alarm activated, and a woman hiding with a bath sheet while Bumpus fled in a towel. Police arrived, and the affair was later confronted with the husband of the girlfriend after Oprah Winfrey urged King to tell him. Bumpus publicly apologized in 2016 for the betrayal, and King and Bumpus eventually divorced, a defining, widely discussed moment in her personal history.
Stephen Colbert joined Gayle King for playful red-carpet moments and mingled with fellow NY media stars at The Hollywood Reporter’s Most Powerful People in New York Media party at Daniel in Manhattan, a star-studded event celebrating THR’s NY Media list with conversations, a DJ set, and abundant canapés and fondue.
Lizzo says she will not settle the ongoing sexual harassment lawsuit brought by her former backup dancers, calling a settlement an easy out and insisting the truth will emerge. She addressed the allegations on CBS Mornings with Gayle King, noting that the rest of the claims have been dismissed and emphasizing her innocence, while she gears up for a new album release (Bitch) on June 5.
Oprah Winfrey pushed back at online critics who mocked her “90-year-old” walk at Paris Fashion Week, explaining she couldn’t see properly in sunglasses as she walked into the Chloe show with friend Gayle King, who noted she had two broken toes; Winfrey also highlighted her ongoing fitness journey as she stays active at 72.
Oprah Winfrey addressed social-media jokes about her slow walk to the Chloe show at Paris Fashion Week, saying obstructed vision from non-prescription sunglasses and the fact that Gayle King was dealing with two broken toes made her pace look “90 years old.” She noted she still felt stylish and that Paris left a lasting impression on fashion, friendship, and self-confidence.
Oprah Winfrey explained that her deliberate, “90-year-old” walk into the Chloe show at Paris Fashion Week was due to not being able to see clearly, noting the sunglasses she wore weren’t prescription. She joked with Gayle King about both of them hobbling and addressed online trolls who teased her gait. Social media had linked the moment to Ozempic-type weight‑loss chatter, but Oprah also reiterated that she has previously disclosed using an unspecified GLP-1 weight‑loss medication as part of her health journey and said she won’t be shamed for it.
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King were front-row at Paris Fashion Week shows (Chloé and Stella McCartney) when their slow walk went viral, with online jokes that they looked like they were 90. Oprah later explained she couldn’t see because the sunglasses she wore weren’t prescription, and Gayle reportedly had two broken toes; security guided them through the venue, and both still looked stylish.
Gayle King has renewed her contract with CBS News and will stay on as host of CBS Mornings, a move that stabilizes the show amid ratings and ad-revenue pressures while CBS weighs broader opportunities across its media properties under Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance.
Gayle King signed a new deal to remain on CBS Mornings and expand her role across CBS News, providing stability amid leadership reshaping at the network; her prior contract was set to end in May and she's committed to continuing at CBS Mornings.
Gayle King has renewed her CBS News contract to remain co-host of CBS Mornings, dispelling rumors of her exit amid CBS News leadership changes and broader industry realignments involving Paramount's deal with Warner Bros. Discovery and potential CNN-CBS News implications.
Hudson Williams, star of the HBO Max/Crave series Heated Rivalry, went viral at the 2026 Golden Globes after a cheeky NSFW moment during an interview with Gayle King on the red carpet, where he teased the show's steamy dynamic and discussed his growing fame and LGBTQ+ themes in sports.
CBS underwent mass layoffs affecting primarily Black employees, with accusations of racial bias, and there is uncertainty surrounding Gayle King's future at the network amid broader organizational changes following its sale to Skydance Media.