Hairstylist Andre Walker Set for Next OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

By: Oct. 09, 2015
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In an all-new episode of the series "Oprah: Where Are They Now?," Oprah sits down with Andre Walker, her hairdresser and friend of 30+ years, reflecting together on their favorite and least-favorite "Oprah" show hairstyles. Singer Amy Grant checks in from her gorgeous Tennessee farm and opens up about her life with Vince Gill and her much-talked-about divorce from Gary Chapman; actor and DWTS champion J.R. Martinez reveals his struggle to become a motivational speaker post-Iraq; music mogul Master P on escaping the his poor New Orleans neighborhood and how he keeps his EMPIRE going; plus updates with Roger Ebert's widow, Chaz, and legendary football coach Mike "Da Coach" Ditka.

"Oprah? Where Are They Now?" airs Saturday, October 10 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Following are advance clips from "Oprah: Where Are They Now?":

Singer Amy Grant on her Divorce, Marriage to Country Singer Vince Gill and Life on their Tennessee Farm

Master P on Thriving Despite Being Raised in his Poor New Orleans Neighborhood

Coach Mike Ditka Reflects on the Legendary 1985 Chicago Bears

Oprah Winfrey and Andre Walker Discuss 30+ Years Together

About the Episode: It all began with a letter to Oprah Winfrey from a Chicago hairdresser who thought she needed more consistency in her on-camera hairstyling. Now, 30 years later, Oprah sits down one-on-one with Andre Walker, the "man behind the hair" for nearly three decades. As the friends bid adieu to their day-to-day professional association and Walker launches a new haircare product line currently available at Target stores, Oprah and Andre look back at their favorite and not-so-favorite Oprah hairstyles through the years. Then, music mogul Master P opens his magnificent home and introduces his children, including a grown-up son Romeo, who offers his take on the kind of man his father is. And though frequent "Oprah" show guest Roger Ebert is no longer with us, his wife Chaz is carrying on his legacy and shares plans for a media center in the famed critic's name at the University of Illinois. Actor and DWTS champion J. R. Martinez looks back on what that victory meant to him and the struggles he faced following his injury in Iraq. Christian pop singer Amy Grant made headlines when she divorced her husband, Gary Chapman and married country singer Vince Gill. Today, she reflects on that divorce, life on her Tennessee farm with Gill and their kids, and sharing farm life with hundreds of children through "Barefoot on the Farm." Finally, Mike "Da Coach" Ditka takes time out at his Chicago restaurant to reminisce about those legendary 1985 Chicago Bears, and why getting fired is a fact of life he has learned to live with.

"Oprah: Where Are They Now?" is produced by Harpo Studios. Executive produced by Jill Van Lokeren, Julie Simpson and Veronica Votypka.

For more information on "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" visit: http://www.wherearetheynow.buzz. Wherearetheynow.buzz is the brand new digital destination for all the scoop about child stars, rock 'n' roll legends, notorious reality TV stars, teen idols, the most intriguing "Oprah" show guests and more.

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.

Photo credit: Harpo, Inc./George Burns



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