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Gayle King Turns Down 'Dancing with the Stars' Offer

Some people just don't have the moves. Oprah's BFF Gayle King admitted that her dancing skills aren't much to be admired, which is why she's turned down three different offers -- that's right, three! -- to appear as a contestant on "Dancing with the Stars"...
Gayle King Turns Down 'Dancing with the Stars' Offer
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By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Some people just don’t have the moves. Oprah’s BFF Gayle King admitted that her dancing skills aren’t much to be admired, which is why she’s turned down three different offers — that’s right, three! — to appear as a contestant on “Dancing with the Stars.” “I think it’s good to keep my public humiliation to a minimum,” King said when asked about her continual rejection of the show’s offers. “I would never want to embarrass my children ever…or myself! I can’t dance.” Despite not wanting to participate, King still admits to being a fan of the show. On this season, her favorites are “Dirty Dancing” star Jennifer Grey and Disney star Kyle Massey.
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