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Exclusive: Oprah Insisted Five Years Ago Whitney Houston Did NOT Fall Off Her Stage Because of Drugs

Oprah Winfrey stated at Cannes Lions that Whitney Houston fell off her stage during a 2009 appearance due to a drug relapse. The singer's estate has rejected these claims as inaccurate and unfair. The estate asserts Houston was absolutely not high during the incident.

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Oprah Winfrey recently alleged that Houston's 2009 stage fall was caused by a drug relapse, prompting a denial from Houston's estate.

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  1. Whitney Houston Estate Disputes Oprah Winfrey's Claim of Drug-Related Stage Fall

    Oprah Winfrey stated at Cannes Lions that Whitney Houston fell off her stage during a 2009 appearance due to a drug relapse. The singer's estate has rejected these claims as inaccurate and unfair. The estate asserts Houston was absolutely not high during the incident.

    What's confirmed:

    • Oprah Winfrey claimed Whitney Houston fell off her stage during a 2009 appearance because of a drug relapse.
    • The Whitney Houston estate denied Winfrey's claim and stated the singer was absolutely not high when she fell.
    • Winfrey made these remarks during a speech at Cannes Lions.
    • Winfrey stated she begged the audience not to leak the incident.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Whitney Houston's hairstylist claims Oprah is twisting the truth.
    • Houston's bodyguard provided an odd excuse for the stage fall.
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