Awkward moment Kevin Costner shuts down Gayle King as he refuses to discuss rumored feud with Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan

Kevin Costner was quick to dismiss Gayle King as she attempted to probe him on how his alleged demands for more money and reported feuds behind-the-scenes led to him quitting Yellowstone.

The 69-year-old actor was vague when he formally announced his departure from the beloved Paramount western last week amid mounting speculation of issues regarding pay, scheduling, and claims he had clashed with creator Taylor Sheridan.

Appearing on Thursday’s episode of CBS Mornings, Kevin stressed that he ‘loved’ the show and would go back ‘in a second,’ but refused to divulge information on what really happened.

‘I loved the show before anybody,’ he told Gayle, also 69. ‘It was Taylor and myself. The truth never changes. That love was really strong.

‘The idea of going back, I would do that in a second if I felt that it was – it was something that I could do, wanted to do. I would make it fit.’

Gayle then voiced her confusion as she proceeded to ask what was preventing Kevin from returning to Yellowstone, while also raising the widespread reports of a feud.

‘But the characterization of you isn’t necessarily flattering,’ she said. ‘You made demands, you want to have a certain schedule, you want to shoot at a certain time, you want certain money.

‘If it’s not that hard, why can’t the two of you be able to work it out? People would love to see that.’

Kevin, however, was quick to shut down Gayle’s line of questioning, and firmly replied: ‘It’s not therapy, Gayle.

‘We’re not going to discuss this on the show really, honestly.’

‘I’m a good therapist,’ Gayle interjected as Kevin talked over her.

‘I’ve conducted my life in a pretty straightforward way,’ he said.

‘I’ve never missed any obligations in my entire career, so the idea is wide open for me. It just happens to be like can I fall in love with the writing, can I fall in love with the part that wants to go forward?’