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During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen in December 2018, the news anchor opened up about her close relationship with Michelle. "I've certainly followed her and Barack — I consider them friends," Gayle said, revealing that she attended one of Barack's inauguration balls in 2009.

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