June 12th 2024.
Gayle King held nothing back when discussing Oprah Winfrey's recent experience with stomach flu. The two best friends were scheduled to appear on CBS Mornings to talk about Wroblewski's new book, Familiaris, which was also featured in Winfrey's book club. However, Winfrey was unable to make it to the live taping due to her illness, leaving King to explain the situation.
According to King, Winfrey was suffering from a severe stomach flu, causing her to experience symptoms from both ends. King did not want to go into too much detail, but it was clear that Winfrey's condition was serious enough for her to be hospitalized and receive an IV for dehydration. Thankfully, Winfrey's representative confirmed that she is now recovering and feeling better.
Winfrey's absence meant that the planned discussion with Wroblewski had to be canceled. The show's producers decided to remove the segment from their YouTube channel, but TMZ had already captured the moment and shared it online. King expressed concern that Winfrey might be upset with her for sharing the details of her illness, but she wanted to make it clear that Winfrey's absence was due to her health and not a lack of interest in the book.
Despite not being able to appear on the show, Wroblewski may still get his moment with Winfrey. He is one of the few authors to have been featured in her book club twice, with his previous novel, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, making the list in 2008. King assured him that Winfrey was disappointed to miss their discussion and hopes to have the opportunity to talk about his book in the future.
This incident also shed light on Winfrey's past regrets about contributing to diet culture. In a separate interview, she expressed her desire to do better and promote a healthier and more inclusive message. Her recent illness serves as a reminder that no matter how successful or powerful one may be, they are still human and can fall ill. We wish Winfrey a speedy recovery and hope to see her back on her feet soon.
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