Savannah Guthrie's Mortifying Moment: Khloe Kardashian's Paternity Rumor on Today Show
Savannah Guthrie's Most Mortifying Moment on Live TV: The Time She Asked Khloe Kardashian About Her Parentage
In a shocking revelation, Savannah Guthrie has confessed that she is still deeply embarrassed about her infamous interview with Khloe Kardashian back in 2012. The Today show co-host, now 53, bravely shared the cringe-worthy moment with Andy Cohen during his recent conversation about the most memorable mistakes of her illustrious career.
For those who may have forgotten, it all went down on live TV when Guthrie asked Khloe about the long-standing rumors that Robert Kardashian wasn't her biological father. The question was met with a collective "oh no" from viewers around the world as they watched in horror as the interview teetered precariously close to disaster.
"I have to confess, it's still one of my most mortifying moments on live TV," Guthrie admitted candidly. "I asked Khloé Kardashian about the rumors that her father wasn't her father, and I'm talking 10 seconds before we were going to break for commercial."
The timing couldn't have been worse, as producers had been breathing down her neck to ask the "dishy" question, putting even more pressure on Guthrie to deliver. The result was a awkward and painful exchange that left both the audience and Khloe herself stunned.
"I asked it because of all this pressure from producers who wanted me to ask the question," Guthrie revealed, still visibly shaken by the experience. "But looking back, I realize now how tactless it was."
The interview had been building up to a discussion about the reality show 'Khloé & Lamar', which starred Khloe and her then-husband Lamar Odom. However, just as things were heating up, Guthrie decided to take a risk and bring up the sensitive topic of paternity.
"I said, 'And Khloé, like, what about this rumor that Robert Kardashian's not really your father?' And they were counting down the seconds until we went to break," Guthrie recounted. "I was so embarrassed."
But in a testament to her professionalism and poise, Khloe took the question in stride, downplaying its significance with a reassuring smile.
"She was such a class act," Guthrie praised her guest. "She was like, 'Ah, nothing to it.' We made the break, I asked the question, and she handled it beautifully."
The rumor mill surrounding Khloe's parentage has been swirling for years, with some speculating that OJ Simpson could be her biological father due to his close friendship with Kris Jenner. However, both Khloe and Simpson have vehemently denied these claims.
In a stunning 2019 video posted on Twitter (now known as X), Simpson categorically denied any involvement or romantic interest in Kris during the alleged fling in the 1990s.
"I want to stress never – in any way shape or form had I ever had any interest in Kris, romantically, sexually," he stated firmly. "So all of these stories are just bogus. Bad tasteless."
Savannah Guthrie's confession has shed new light on this infamous interview and serves as a reminder that even the most seasoned journalists can make mistakes.
The Today show co-host previously shared the cringe-worthy anecdote with Andy Cohen during a SiriusXM town hall in February, describing Khloe's response as nothing short of "heroic".
"She saved my butt," Guthrie said then. "She's a doll."
In conclusion, Savannah Guthrie's interview with Khloe Kardashian serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of tact and sensitivity when dealing with sensitive topics on live TV.
It remains to be seen whether this embarrassing moment will haunt her forever or serve as a valuable lesson for future interviews.
As for Khloe Kardashian, she seems to have taken it all in stride – much like a true Hollywood pro.