Patti Labelle is giving fans a new version of their relationship with Aretha Franklin.

For years, speculation revolved on a rumored crack between the two R&B icons. Now, Labelle is leaving the record, and putting some respect in its history with Franklin.

“How were your conversations with Aretha Franklin? What did you join, they talked?” Andy Cohen asked during an episode on Sunday of his “Watch What Happens Live” program.

It is not surprising, given the well -known love for Labelle’s kitchen, he shared that the two connected on the food. He also mentioned that they shared a deep appreciation for their “voices” and revealed that Franklin had even expressed interest in collaborating. Unfortunately, those plans never came to fruition due to Franklin’s death in 2018 at 76.

“We just talked about life,” Labelle told Cohen. “Many people think we don’t get along, but we did.”

R&B Patti Labelle and Aretha Franklin legends
R&B Patti Labelle and Aretha Franklin legends

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Cohen also brought Labelle’s 1993 tribute to Franklin, when he made “Ain’t no Way” at the Essence Awards.

“It is not clear on Mrs. Franklin’s face what she is really thinking about her performance,” he said.

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The singer “On my own” he simply replied: “She loved it.”

Labelle, who appeared in the program with Chaka Khan and Stephanie Mills to promote his next Queens tour, said Franklin approved his tribute. Khan intervened, noting that Franklin was known for his “poker face.”

After Franklin’s death, Labelle publicly expressed that he was “deeply sad” for the loss of the soul queen.