Gayle King's Quest for a Younger Love: Breaking Free from Oprah's Influence

Gayle King continues to embrace the possibility of romance. At the May 28 launch event for Hoda Kotb's wellness app, Joy 101, the "CBS Mornings" anchor shared insights into her dating aspirations with “Entertainment Tonight”’s Rachel Smith. When discussing Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos' forthcoming wedding, King humorously expressed her openness to love, asking, "You got somebody for me?" She assertively stated, “I am alert and available!” King reiterated her preference for younger partners, though she playfully noted, “I just don’t want someone young enough I could’ve given birth to.” Having divorced William Bumpus in 1993, she is a mother to two grown children. As her thoughts circulated online, comments ranged from humorous observations to curious speculation over her dating choices, showcasing her vibrant personality in a competitive dating landscape.