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CBS has decided to end ‘The Talk’ after airing for 14 years. The 15th season will be shorter than usual, as the network has chosen to conclude the show. This decision marks a significant change in the daytime lineup of CBS after the show’s decade and a half on the airwaves.
CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach and CBS Studios president David Stapf made the announcement, acknowledging the show’s impact and contributions to CBS’s top-rated daytime lineup. They highlighted “The Talk” as a program that brought timely, important, and entertaining topics into living rooms around the globe, breaking new ground when it launched 14 years ago with a refreshing and award-winning format.
The show, created by actress Sara Gilbert, originally featured a lineup that included Julie Chen Moonves, Holly Robinson Peete, Sharon Osbourne, and Leah Remini. Over the years, the show has seen changing faces, with the current lineup consisting of Sheryl Underwood, Amanda Kloots, Akbar Gbajabiamila, Natalie Morales, and Jerry O’Connell. The announcement of the show’s end comes after weeks of rumors, with the network officially breaking the news to the cast and crew on April 12, 2024.
The final season of “The Talk” will be celebrated with a shortened 15th season, aiming to give the show the proper sendoff it deserves when it concludes in December 2024. Throughout its tenure, “The Talk” has earned 11 Daytime Emmy Awards, The People’s Choice Award for Daytime TV Hosting Team, and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Talk Series. The show’s hosts and producers, as well as the numerous guests and millions of viewers, have been thanked for their contributions and support.
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The departure of “The Talk” from CBS’s schedule will be a significant change, especially considering the show’s long-standing presence and its impact on the network’s daytime lineup. The show’s legacy, including its awards and the dedication of its hosts and crew, will be remembered as it concludes its run with a celebratory sendoff.
The History of ‘The Talk’
Debuting on October 18, 2010, The Talk emerged as an American talk show, stepping into the time slot vacated by the enduring soap opera, As The World Turns, which had run for an impressive 54 seasons. Actress and host Sara Gilbert initially conceptualized the show, aiming to explore diverse topics through the prism of motherhood.
Over the years, The Talk has seen a rotation of hosts, including prominent figures such as Sara Gilbert, Julie Chen Moonves, Sharon Osbourne, Holly Robinson Peete, Leah Remini, Marissa Janet Winokur, Aisha Tyler, Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba, Marie Osmond, and Elaine Welteroth. Garnering accolades, the show has clinched 11 Daytime Emmy Awards and received 56 nominations, notably being recognized for outstanding talk show/entertainment in 2016 and 2018, as well as for its writing in 2015 and hosting in 2017.
Special late-night episodes, dubbed The Talk After Dark, and exclusive episodes on their Facebook page under the title Keep Talking have added diversity to its programming. Moreover, The Talk has made cameo appearances in popular series such as Supergirl and Jane the Virgin.
Despite its achievements, The Talk hasn’t been without its share of controversy, notably surrounding Sharon Osbourne’s remarks on sensitive topics and the lack of transparency regarding the departures of Remini and Robinson Peete.
As of March 2024, The Talk is airing its 14th season, with Sheryl Underwood, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O’Connell, Akbar Gbajabiamila, and Natalie Morales taking the helm. However, the show’s future is uncertain, as CBS is actively exploring “The Gates,” a potential replacement daytime soap opera. Facing challenges in viewership and demographic appeal, The Talk currently struggles in ratings, remaining CBS’ least-watched and least-profitable daytime talk show.
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