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‘The Talk’ Wraps Its 15-Season Run with Emotional Finale
Today, on Friday, December 20th, The Talk has signed off for the very last time, ending 15 seasons with a revolving series of co-hosts, controversial exits and more. The Talk is being replaced by daytime’s newest soap opera, Beyond the Gates which bows on CBS on February 24th, 2025. It has been previously, announced by the network that to fill the gap between the end of the Daytime Emmy-winning talk show and the new soap, that starting next week, repeat episodes of The Price is Right will be shown.
The finale features only its current crop of co-hosts: Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales, Jerry O’Connell and Sheryl Underwood and its last guest, Howie Mandel.
In fact, according to The Talk executive producer Rob Crabbe, the audience seats for the final episode were filled with die-hard longtime fans. He shared with Deadline, “We wanted people who have attended a lot of shows over the 15 seasons to have an opportunity to say their own goodbyes.” Leading up to the series finale, Crabbe also told Variety, “We have audience in tears every day in studio. The show means a lot to a lot of people. And so I think it’s going to be missed in this space.”
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Explaining the concept of the series finale, Crabbe shared, “Though all the previous emcees of the show will be honored in a goodbye package, it was important that these final episodes be about the current hosts. The show at its core is about these five people who get along very well, who enjoy being with each other and get to share their opinions on television every day. I didn’t want to go away from the core tenet of the show.”
The Talk began in 2010 off an idea by Sara Gilbert. She became one of the first co-hosts along with Julie Chen Moonves, Sharon Osbourne, Leah Remini, Holly Robinson Peete and Marissa Jaret Winokur. Along the way the likes of Aisha Tyler, Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba, Marie Osmond and Elaine Welteroth have been a part of the daily discussions as co-hosts.
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According to the US Sun report, Jerry O’Connell broke down in tears during the series finale taping, in front of the camera and behind the scenes, sharing that O’Connell felt that The Talk “didn’t deserve” to end so abruptly that it and could’ve gone on for “years and years.”
So, are you sad to know this is the final episode of ‘The Talk’? Did it stay on the air too long? Are you ready for ‘Beyond the Gates’ to take its place? Share your thoughts in the comment section. But first, check out this emotional moment from Amanda Kloots from today’s finale.
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I’m so sad I’m sitting here crying . You’re going to replace it with another stupid soap opera! You took out one of my favorite shows. I’m really going to miss it! Jerry, Natalie,Amanda Sheryl and of course Akbar! Not to mention the fantastic guests they used to have. I hope you bring it back!
I needed a good laugh today. Thank you.
“Another stupid soap opera”? Sister, you’re on the wrong site.
According to the US Sun report, Jerry O’Connell broke down in tears during the series finale taping, in front of the camera and behind the scenes, sharing that O’Connell felt that The Talk “didn’t deserve” to end so abruptly that it and could’ve gone on for “years and years.”
Ironically, that’s what I said about Jerry’s old show Sliders. Don’t remotely agree about The Talk though.
Finally, got rid of those jerks. Can only hope they finally get something good in that timespot.
That’s where “Beyond The Gates” is going on the CBS schedule.
We’re trying to get that show on HellCable. If the deal goes through it will be the first CBS soap to air down here.
I never forgave the show for the dismissal of Leah Remini and largely stopped watching. Wasn’t fond of the way they treated Sharon Osbourne, either. Otherwise, generally a very watchable talk show, unlike the trash on The View.
Sharon’s not the easiest person to get along with. Trust me, Ozzy & I go way back to the late 60s and when he had that really “dark” episode with his wife a couple decades back, I understood exactly how things got to that point.
The View certainly has a different feel since the election and the 15 million settlement ABC just paid….
I quit watching after.what.they did to Sharon Osbourne. With so called friends like the big mouthed Cheryl she doesn’t need enemies. Didn’t like her before and I really don’t know
She’s a backstabbing bitch who wants the spotlight on her only
This turned into one of the silliest talk shows ever. Jerry O acted the clown. And the audience was told to clap and cheer every couple of minutes. We lost ATWT for that nonsense. Good riddance.
EXACTLY. I miss my beloved ATWT and this shows how the longevity of a soap will always outweigh a trendy talk show “of the moment”. I would much rather still be watching Lily, Holden, and all the Oakdale happenings!
I’m gonna miss this show, I wish all the hosts and the crew of the show, past and present, wellness, hope and love going forward.
Long overduie.
It looks like the current run of Lucas Adams (Noah) and Tamara Braun (Sienna) on The Young and the Restless is coming to an end, after the Monday, August 3 edition of the CBS daytime drama revealed that Noah and Sienna are leaving Genoa City and heading back to Los Angeles.
In the storyline, Noah informed his mother, Sharon (Sharon Case) and half-sister Mariah (Camryn Grimes) that he and Sienna made the decision to move back to the West Coast to put distance between themselves and Matt Clark (Roger Howarth). Although Noah did not say it was a permanent move, he did assure his mom that once Matt is hopefully gone from Genoa City they could return.
However, as previewed already on the video teaser for this week’s episodes of Y&R (see below), it appears Noah left Genoa City’s The Shadow Room to be run by a returning Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian). So with that, coupled with today’s episode, it would appear the move could wind up being more permanent.
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COMINGS AND GOINGS
Adams made his Y&R debut on November 4, 2025 as the successor to Rory Gibson who last played Noah on-screen in April of 2023. Earlier in 2025, Gibson took over the role of Michael Corinthos on Genera Hospital replacing Chad Duell, who stepped away from the part after 15 years.
Braun who played Adam’s mother on Days of Our Lives when she was Ava Vitali and he was Tripp Dalton, first appeared on Y&R back on October 14, 2025, where we soon learned she had become Noah’s lover as the new character, Sienna Bacall. It should be noted, Adams was on contract with the number #1 soap, while Braun has been on recurring status.
With Josh Griffith now exited as head writer of The Young and the Restless, and the newly announced co-head writing team of Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor having taken his place and starting their new tenure this week, it will be interesting to see how the duo resets the show, and if a Noah and Sienna return is in the cards for the future or not.
So, what do you think about the seeming departures of Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun from The Young and the Restless? Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out our recent live chat with Tamara and Lucas on the Michael Fairman Channel.
Rosie O’Donnell revealed that she plans to head back to a seat at the table of ABC’s morning talk show The View.
The announcement came during Monday’s episode of The Tangle Podcast where she shared she will participate in “in whatever way they want” her or “just as a guest” for its upcoming 30th season.
The View’s season 30 will kick-off this fall in September. O’Donnell explained, “They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics.”
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ROSIE ON HER PREVIOUS GO-ROUNDS ON THE VIEW
As fans of The View know, O’Donnell famously had two different one-year stints on the talk show in 2007 and again in 2014- 2015. She often feuded with then co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck.
However, during her discussion with host, Kyle Ridley on The Tangle Podcast, O’Donnell also noted she often had tense moments with longtime moderator and anchor, Whoopi Goldberg.
O’Donnell also expressed, “Many, many people got the short end of the stick there. It was, you know, it was a factory where people were being churned in and out and their tenuous security, nobody got to be calm. It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about. And that didn’t sit right with me, you know.”
Back in 2023, Brooke Shields had asked Rosie on her podcast, Now What? with Brooke Shields, about how she felt on her two stints at The View and all the controversy that surrounded it. Rosie at that time, stated, “I know this, it’s not the best use of my talent to get in a show where I have to argue and defend basic principles of humanity and kindness. It was not something I’d ever do again.”
You can check out the clip with Rosie and Kyle Ridley discussing her return to The View in some form for its upcoming 30th season below.
Then weigh-in: Would you be excited to see Rosie, even for a one-day or a week guest stint on the upcoming celebratory season of The View, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.
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General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:
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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.
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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.
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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.
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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.
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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.
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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!
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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
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