Oprah Gets Emotional, Tears Up While Revealing Gayle King “Is Not Doing Well,” Has Received Death Threats, Now Has Security

Oprah Winfrey stopped by ‘Hoda and Jenna‘ on Friday morning and got emotional and choked up while revealing that her bestie Gayle King is going through it now due to intense backlash following her controversial Lisa Leslie sit down and her questions surrounding Kobe Bryant.

Get into it below.

The backlash has been swift and mighty with celebs including Snoop Dogg, Bill Cosby, Vivica A. Fox and many more coming out in defense of Lisa and Kobe.

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P. S. A. Let the family mourn in peace 💝🙏🏾. #gayleking outta pocket FDHBiiiych. @officialboosieig I’m wit. U loc. 🤜🏾

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We waiting. Gayle 🎥. When is that interview gonna air

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👀see @officialboosieig don’t like how Gale & oprah moving. #starzgettheapp #abcforlife

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👀what is this, wait somebody gotta help me understand why they keep doing this. 🤷🏽‍♂️i apologize for my language in advance let’s talk about this. #starzgettheapp #abcforlife #lecheminduroi #bransoncognac

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Gayle took to Instagram on Thursday at the height of the drama to give her perspective.

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