Celebrity Justice
Winans' Ex to Oprah: Thanks for the Bebe Ban

Posted Nov 7th 2009 10:00AM by TMZ Staff

Debra Winans couldn't be happier that Oprah Winfrey banned her ex-husband Bebe from the "O" show until his domestic violence case plays out ... and now Debra's giving Oprah a nice pat on the back over her decision.

Debra gave the following statement to TMZ:

"It further demonstrates the fact that Oprah continues to be a strong voice against domestic violence and that she's willing to take the steps necessary to defend the defenseless."


It all started when Bebe -- who was charged with assaulting Debra back in '08 -- was allowed to pimp out his new album on "Oprah" last month.

Debra told us she was "upset" at Oprah about Bebe's appearance -- especially after O took a stand against domestic violence earlier this year by refusing to let Chris Brown on her show.


See Also

  • Oprah Retakes Stand on Domestic Violence
  • Oprah -- Double Standard on Domestic Abuse?


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