EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Stedman Stole Oprah From Me, Secret Lover Tells Radar
Feb. 17 2011, Published 11:00 a.m. ET
Stedman Graham wooed Oprah Winfrey away from her heartbroken former lover, Reginald Chevalier, who is speaking out exclusively to Breaking Celebrity News in his first interview since his fling with the talk show queen was revealed.
"When I was dating Oprah, I know for a fact that Stedman was courting her," Reginald, 51, told Breaking Celebrity News.
The Haitian filmmaker, who now lives in Los Angeles, began his short-lived relationship with the media mogul when he appeared on her show in 1985, featuring him in a look-alike segment.
On the same day, the two began what would be a four-month-long affair. He was 25, and she was 32.
In a twist of fate, Reginald revealed to Breaking Celebrity News that at the time of his romance with Oprah, he and Stedman were featured in magazine advertisements for a car manufacturer -- together!
Not surprisingly, their working relationship soured when a determined Stedman made his intentions clear -- he wanted another man's woman.
Said Reginald: "I remember Stedman used to call, and I would answer the phone and she w