Oprah Winfrey recalls Whitney Houston's drug relapse and fall from stage; says 'if that story got out … she would be destroyed'

Oprah Winfrey, at Cannes Lions, shared a poignant anecdote about Whitney Houston's final appearance on her show. Winfrey recounted how she protected Houston from media scrutiny after a relapse, begging the audience not to release images of the singer's struggle. She emphasized the profound trust built with her audience then, a level of discretion she believes is lost in today's media environment.

Oprah Winfrey recalls Whitney Houston's drug relapse and fall from stage; says 'if that story got out … she would be destroyed'
Oprah Winfrey, at Cannes Lions, shared a poignant anecdote about Whitney Houston's final appearance on her show. Winfrey recounted how she protected Houston from media scrutiny after a relapse, begging the audience not to release images of the singer's struggle. She emphasized the profound trust built with her audience then, a level of discretion she believes is lost in today's media environment.