Gayle King Details Catching Husband In Bed With Her “Friend,” Oprah Said She’s “Scarred”

Posted On : February 26, 2021
Gayle King with best friend, Oprah Winfrey

Gayle King and her bestie, Oprah Winfrey, appeared on the OG Chronicles, where they chopped it up about the time Gayle caught her then-husband having sex with another woman, who was also her friend.

Though Gayle’s former husband issued a public apology (view apology below) to Gayle in recent years, that didn’t stop Gayle from continuing to put his cheating history on full blast…and she came out with ALL guns blazing! Gayle broke down exactly what happened on that fateful day. While her ex-husband, on the other hand, kinda sounds like he wouldn’t mind getting back with Gayle (although he didn’t say that).

Oprah Thinks Gayle Is Now “Scarred”

In a past interview, Gayle revealed that she caught her then-husband and her friend butt naked in bed together! On the OG Chronicles ep,’ Oprah told Gayle, “I think you may be scarred,” from forming new friendships because of “that friend who slept with your husband.”

Gayle Admits She Has Problem Making Friends After What Mistress Told Her
During on of their episodes of OG Chronicles on Youtube, Gayle admitted she’s had problems making ‘new friends.’ Oprah interjected by mentioning that Gayle’s ‘new friend’ problem is because of the woman Gayle’s ex-husband cheated with.

Gayle: “I Thought You Were My Friend”
Gayle says she knew her ex-hubby’s mistress, telling the woman, “I thought you were my friend,” to which the mistress replied, “I never liked you.”

Can’t Forget When Gayle Got REALLY Real About Mistress
When Gayle was asked, in a 2016 Vanity Fair interview, “Which living person do you most despise?” she said: “Despise’ is a strong word. I’m not a huge fan of the woman I caught naked with my now ex-husband on June 24, 1990, at 9:16pm – but I don’t remember the details.”

Meet Gayle’s Ex-Husband

Gayle King’s reported ex-husband, William Bumpus Sr.

He’s A Successful Brotha
Gayle King’s ex-husband is Connecticut Asst. Attorney General, William Bumpus. They were married for 11 years (1982-1993) and have two children – a son and daughter- together.

26 Years Later, Gayle’s Ex Publicly Apologized:

It wasn’t until July 2016 — 26 years later — that Gayle’s ex-husband, William, publicly apologize for reportedly sexin’ up her former friend. Peep parts of his apology below…
“I’ve Been Haunted By This Life Altering Choice…”
“I have been haunted with this life altering choice. Though I have dealt with this privately . . . I publicly apologize for the major transgression that dramatically changed all of our lives. I have nothing but the utmost respect for Gayle and how she handled herself with grace.”

“Gayle Was A Great Wife”
“Despite the situation, she kept our children, as well as my relationship and involvement with them, as a clear priority. Gayle was a great wife, an excellent mother and a fantastic co-parent. I am eternally grateful for all that she has done and continues to do to enrich my life and the lives of our incredible adult children.”

“I Continue To Be A Work In Progress”
“I continue to be a work in progress and have spent the last 26 years striving to be a better man and father. I applaud Gayle’s continued phenomenal success and friendship!” -William Bumpus

Not sure if Gayle wanted to hear her ex-hubby’s apology 26 years later, but props to William for at least publicly owning up to his transgressions.

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