What Happened to The Talk?
The Talk was a long-running American daytime talk show on CBS, which premiered in 2010 with a focus on motherhood and evolved to cover broader current events. After numerous host changes and a significant controversy involving Sharon Osbourne, the show concluded its 15-season run in December 2024 due to declining ratings and a shifting television landscape.
Quick Answer
The Talk, CBS's daytime talk show, concluded its run on December 20, 2024, after 15 seasons. The decision to end the show was announced in April 2024, citing a natural conclusion after a successful run and a changing daytime television environment. Its final panel of hosts included Sheryl Underwood, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O'Connell, Akbar Gbajabiamila, and Natalie Morales.
📊Key Facts
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The Talk Premieres on CBS
The show debuts with original hosts Sara Gilbert, Julie Chen, Sharon Osbourne, Leah Remini, and Holly Robinson Peete, focusing on motherhood and current events.
Sheryl Underwood Joins as Co-Host
Comedian Sheryl Underwood joins the panel, eventually becoming the show's longest-serving co-host.
Julie Chen Moonves Departs
Julie Chen Moonves leaves the show following sexual misconduct allegations against her husband, then-CBS Corp. boss Les Moonves.
Sara Gilbert's Final Episode
Creator Sara Gilbert departs the show to pursue other acting and producing opportunities.
Marie Osmond Joins the Panel
Marie Osmond replaces Sara Gilbert, bringing a new dynamic to the show.
Amanda Kloots and Elaine Welteroth Announced as New Hosts
Amanda Kloots and Elaine Welteroth are announced as permanent co-hosts, replacing Marie Osmond and Eve, who departed earlier in the year.
Sharon Osbourne Fired Amid Controversy
Sharon Osbourne is officially terminated from the show after an internal investigation into a heated on-air exchange and subsequent allegations of racist remarks.
Jerry O'Connell Joins as First Male Co-Host
Jerry O'Connell is announced as a permanent co-host, becoming the first full-time male panelist on the show.
Natalie Morales Joins as Co-Host and Moderator
Natalie Morales is confirmed to join the panel as a permanent co-host and moderator, further diversifying the cast.
Season 14 Premieres After WGA Strike Delays
The show resumes production and premieres its 14th season after being impacted by the Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes.
CBS Announces The Talk's Cancellation
CBS officially announces that 'The Talk' will end after its 15th season, with a 'celebratory sendoff' planned for December.
The Talk Airs Final Episode
The long-running daytime talk show concludes its 15-season run with its final episode, featuring its last panel of hosts: Sheryl Underwood, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O'Connell, Akbar Gbajabiamila, and Natalie Morales.
Final Season Ratings Revealed
Reports confirm that the final week of 'The Talk' averaged 1.319 million viewers, marking its most-watched week of the 2024-2025 television season, but with record low ratings in key demographics.
Replacement Soap Opera 'Beyond the Gates' Premieres
CBS launches 'Beyond the Gates,' a new daytime soap opera, to fill the programming slot previously occupied by 'The Talk'.
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🔍Deep Dive Analysis
The Talk premiered on CBS on October 18, 2010, initially conceived by Sara Gilbert as a platform for mothers to discuss current events and parenting issues, similar to 'The View' but with a focus on the maternal perspective. The original panel featured Gilbert, Julie Chen, Sharon Osbourne, Leah Remini, and Holly Robinson Peete. Over its 15-season tenure, the show underwent numerous cast changes, becoming a hallmark of daytime television.
A significant turning point for The Talk occurred in March 2021 with the controversial departure of long-time co-host Sharon Osbourne. Following a heated on-air discussion regarding Piers Morgan's comments about Meghan Markle, and subsequent allegations of racist and homophobic remarks by Osbourne, CBS launched an internal investigation. Osbourne was ultimately fired, leading to a temporary hiatus for the show and a significant shift in its public image and panel dynamics.
In the years following Osbourne's exit, the show continued with a rotating cast, eventually settling on a panel that included Sheryl Underwood (the longest-tenured host), Amanda Kloots, Jerry O'Connell, Akbar Gbajabiamila, and Natalie Morales. Despite efforts to refresh the format and cast, 'The Talk' experienced a steady decline in viewership. By its final season, ratings were significantly lower than its peak, often tying for its second-lowest ratings in key demographics during its concluding weeks.
On April 12, 2024, CBS officially announced that 'The Talk' would conclude after its 15th season, with the final episode airing in December 2024. Network executives stated that the show would receive a 'proper sendoff.' The cancellation was part of a broader trend in daytime television, with several legacy talk shows ending their runs around the same period. The show's final episode was broadcast on December 20, 2024, marking the end of its 2,993-episode run.
As of August 17, 2026, 'The Talk' is no longer on air. CBS replaced its slot with a new daytime soap opera, 'Beyond the Gates,' which was greenlit shortly after the cancellation announcement and premiered in February 2025. The former hosts have since moved on to various other projects, with Sheryl Underwood, for example, embarking on a comedy tour in 2025.
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