CBS’s beloved daytime chat show, The Talk, is coming to an end after 15 seasons. The network has confirmed that the show will conclude with a shortened final season this fall, followed by a special “celebratory sendoff” in December.
Speculation about the show’s fate has been circulating for months. Recently, CBS officially shared the news with the show’s cast and crew, signaling the end of an era. In its place, CBS and the NAACP are developing a new daytime soap opera, The Gates. This series, created in partnership with P&G Studios, will focus on the lives of a wealthy Black family in an exclusive gated community and may step into The Talk’s former slot.
CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach and CBS Studios president David Stapf expressed gratitude in a joint statement. They acknowledged the groundbreaking impact of The Talk since its debut 14 years ago. The show’s unique, award-winning format brought engaging and entertaining conversations to audiences worldwide, becoming a cornerstone of CBS’s daytime programming.
The statement also extended appreciation to the current hosts—Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales, Jerry O’Connell, and Sheryl Underwood—as well as executive producer/showrunner Rob Crabbe, the production team, and former hosts. Millions of loyal viewers and countless celebrity guests who supported the show were also thanked. CBS promises to honor The Talk’s legacy with a fitting farewell in its final season.
Launched in 2010 as a replacement for As the World Turns, The Talk was created by Sara Gilbert, who hosted for nine seasons. Initially envisioned as a show examining issues through the lens of motherhood, it later broadened its scope to appeal to a wider audience. The original panel included Gilbert, Julie Chen Moonves, Sharon Osbourne, Holly Robinson Peete, Leah Remini, and Marissa Janet Winokur.
Over the years, the show saw many hosting changes, featuring personalities like Aisha Tyler, Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba, Marie Osmond, and Elaine Welteroth. Rob Crabbe, who previously worked with The Late Late Show with James Corden, joined as showrunner for its final season.
Throughout its run, The Talk garnered critical acclaim, earning 11 Daytime Emmy Awards out of 56 nominations. Highlights included wins for Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment in 2016 and 2018, recognition for its writing and hosting, and honors like the People’s Choice Award and the NAACP Image Award.
As The Talk prepares for its farewell, fans and creators alike will reflect on the lasting impact of a show that brought timely discussions and heartfelt moments into their homes.
