Apr 15 2010

John Tesh Dated Oprah Until He Realized She Was Black?

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Have you heard this one — that John Tesh dated Oprah until he realized she was black?

Apparently that’s what Kitty Kelly’s new unauthorized biography of Miss Winfrey claims. It’s the wording that caught my eye:

[The book] goes on to say Tesh abruptly ended the relationship one night when he noticed their contrasting skin colors and couldn’t handle being in an interracial relationship.

I always thought Tesh was a little weird, but if this is true, he wins the Weirdest Dude Ever award. He did, apparently, confirm that they used to date, but hasn’t commented on the rest of the story, except to say that he and O are still friends. I suppose that makes it less likely that he one day turned to Winfrey and said:

“Oh my gosh! I just realized something… you’re not white! We can’t date anymore. Dang! Too bad, I was starting to really like you, Opera…” “Um, John, it’s Oprah. Not Opera.”
“That’s right. I’m sorry Opie.”
“Goodbye John.”

via Tesh confirms book report, says he dated Oprah – The Denver Post

Image via Intelligence for Your Life: Powerful Lessons for Personal Growth at Amazon.com. His next book, How To Identify People By Skin Color, is due out in the Fall.