Sneak Peek - Joan Lunden & More on Next OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
By: Caryn Robbins Feb. 11, 2016
In an all-new episode of the popular series, "Oprah: Where Are They Now?," Oprah sits down for an in-depth conversation with Joan Lunden about her exit from "Good Morning America," and how she is beating breast cancer. Plus, at home at the Australia Zoo with Bindi Irwin following her big "Dancing with the Stars" victory, as well as updates from "The Biggest Loser" trainer Bob Harper and hip-hop PIONEERS Kid 'n Play.
Joan Lunden on the Real Reason Behind her "Good Morning America" Departure
Bindi Irwin on Following in the Footsteps of Her "Crocodile Hunter" FatherWhy Bob Harper Came Out on The Biggest LoserWhy the House Party Duo Kid 'n Play Almost Quit Before They Got Famous About the Episode: Following 17 years as co-host of "Good Morning America," Joan Lunden left the show in 1997. Today, the mother of seven, including two sets of twins, shares with Oprah her thoughts on her departure from the top-rated show. The author of numerous books related to living healthy, Lunden returned to the show she called home for nearly two decades in 2014, this time to announce that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, despite having received an "all clear" mammogram. She tells Oprah why she decided to document and share every step of her treatment with the public through her series of blogs and videos and her hope to unite those living with cancer. Then, "DWTS" champ Bindi Irwin shares what she is doing to keep her father's legacy alive from her home at the Australia Zoo, and hip-hop PIONEERS and "House Party" film stars Kid 'n Play share how their passion for music and fun lives on. Next, "The Biggest Loser's" Bob Harper at home in Los Angeles, introduces his boyfriend, reveals how a contestant's struggle prompted him to come out on the hit show, and why he won't be coaching contestants when the show returns to the air. Finally, headline-making Little League Baseball pitcher Mo'ne Davis, the first African-American girl to play in the Little League WORLD SERIES and the first pitcher ever to pitch a shutout, shows no signs of putting down her glove anytime soon.For more about "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" visit the brand new digital destination for all the scoop on child stars, rock 'n' roll legends, notorious reality TV stars, teen idols the most intriguing "Oprah" show guests and more. Get exclusive updates on Christopher Darden, Marcia Clark, Kato Kaelin and other key players in the O.J. Simpson trial. Plus, why pop star Aaron Carter says his music career started as a "joke," and catch the most shocking updates in the show's history. To watch a sneak peek of the episode, click here To join the conversation on social media, use #WhereAreTheyNow @OWNtv ABOUT OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK: OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand - and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like- minded viewers and leading that community to connect on social media and beyond. OWN is a singular destination on cable. Depth with edge. Heart. Star power. Connection. And endless possibilities. OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery Communications. The network debuted on January 1, 2011 and is available in 85 million homes. The venture also includes the award-winning digital platform Oprah.com.
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