American billionaire Bill Gates was questioned about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein on the ABC last night.

Australian journalist Sarah Ferguson asked why Mr Gates was “so close” with Epstein.

Entertainment reporter Peter Ford told 6PR Breakfast Bill Gates played down any level of friendship.

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Peter Ford also discussed;

• Disappointing debut for Australian Idol
• New claims about the time leading up to Lisa Marie Presley’s death

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