Gary Owen Ignores Ex-Wife’s Warnings To Not Talk About Their Divorce On ‘Club Shay Shay:’ 'I Can Tell My Version Of Things'
Gary Owen admitted his ex-wife Kenya Duke won't support his upcoming interview, but said he'll do it anyway.
During a new episode of "Get Some" on Youtube, which premiered on Friday, Owen recalled how he ran into Duke on a flight, but was approached by her at baggage claim.
While speaking about his divorce, Gary Owen reveals he's going on Club Shay Shay and says he wishes he could see his kids.
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The 'Think Like A Man Too' actor informed Duke, 46, about his 'Club Shay Shay' interview and explained to her that he was sure their divorce would come up. He assured her that he would be careful about his choice of words, but would oblige questions.
According to Owen, his ex-wife told him that he shouldn't move forward with the interview, to which he responded, "You must be crazy. The biggest podcast on earth you don't want me to do?"
"It's not going to help with [his] relationship with the kids," Owen, 49, claims she responded.
Despite him and his ex having a "cordial" relationship, the actor admits that when it comes to his children; Emilio, 33, Austin, 23, and Kennedy Owen, 21, he wishes their relationship could be better.
According to Atlanta Black Star, his children reportedly haven't spoken to him in almost three years due to turmoil from the couple's divorce. Per the media outlet, the two parted ways in March 2021 when Duke discovered Owen had an affair.
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Regarding the divorce, Duke claims she has lost friends and hit her personal financial "rock bottom." She also claimed, per the media outlet, that the actor abandoned his financial responsibilities to her and the children, alleging that he is a "deadbeat."
Duke, currently promoting her new podcast 'Truly Kenya,' made the claims one month after she filed for divorce. The former love birds were married for 18 years and together for a total of 23.
Following a fiery verbal squabble with Skip Bayless on 'Undisputed,' Shannon Sharpe, who says he is "thriving" following his departure, became the face of 'Club Shay Shay.'
The YouTube show, which exceeds a million views per episode, covers controversial topics within pop culture while sipping cognac and spilling tea with some of today's most well-known celebs.
