The Oprah Winfrey Show: The Podcast The Honeymoon Cruise Ship Mystery: The Bride Speaks Out
Nov 18, 2025
Jennifer Hagel Smith shares her harrowing account of her husband George's mysterious disappearance during their honeymoon cruise. Grieving and searching for answers, she reveals memory gaps and feelings of guilt. Gayle King offers insights from her recent interview with Jennifer, while Adam Goldstein, then-president of Royal Caribbean, faces tough questions about the cruise line's handling of the situation. As they discuss evidence and allegations, emotions run high, and a public acknowledgment of mistakes is made, shedding light on this tragic case.
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Bride Wakes Confused After Night Out
- Jennifer Hagel Smith recounts waking up for a massage appointment believing George slept in a friend's room.
- She only learned he was missing later when crew informed her they found blood and he might have gone overboard.
Bride's Memory Loss And Survivor Guilt
- Jennifer repeatedly says she has no memory of several hours that night and cannot explain why she ended up in a corridor.
- She emphasizes that losing time like this never happened to her before and finds it haunting.
Fellow Passengers Describe Normal Behavior
- Passengers Jackie and Bobby describe seeing the couple happily interacting that night and say Jennifer did not appear intoxicated at 2:30 a.m.
- They recall warm, normal conversation and no visible impairment from Jennifer.