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Gayle King reflects on her 2019 interview with R. Kelly, revealing that she contacted his team the day after the taping. Despite the intense and emotional exchange, Kelly\u2019s team thanked King for allowing him to show his vulnerability. King expressed a desire to speak with Kelly again but believes he would continue to deny the allegations. The media personality also shared that she wasn\u2019t afraid during the interview, despite Kelly\u2019s outbursts. Kelly is currently serving a 30-year sentence on multiple convictions related to sex trafficking and child sex abuse.<\/p>\n

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Source: CBS News screenshot \/ CBS News screenshot Gayle King reflects on her 2019 interview with R. Kelly, revealing that she contacted his team the day after the taping. Despite the intense and emotional exchange, Kelly\u2019s team thanked King for allowing him to show his vulnerability. 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