‘The Talk’ Cast Had Some Very Familiar Faces During its 15 Season Run! What the Alums Are Up to Today

Julie Chen

Julie appeared on The Talk from the very first season in 2010. The TV personality starred on the talk show until the eighth season in 2018.

Following her run on The Talk, the Early Show alum kept up her gig as the long-running star of CBS’ Big Brother. She’s been hosting the iconic program ever since its debut in July 2000.

Sara Gilbert

Sara shocked fans when she announced she was leaving The Talk in 2019 due to her busy schedule. Pointing out the struggle of juggling her work and role as a mom, the sitcom star said she wanted to spend more time with her kids, Levi, Sawyer and Rhodes. That same year, Sara and her partner, Linda Perry, called it quits after five years of marriage.

“This is hard to do. This is something that I have been struggling with for a while, and going back and forth, but I’ve decided that it’s time for me to leave the show at the end of this season,” Sara announced at the time. “I obviously love it here and, like I said, this was extremely difficult.”

Although she no longer graces her presence on the show, she still stars as D.J. on the sitcom The Conners.

Sharon Osbourne

Like Sara and Julie, Sharon was also an original host of the show. The British TV star appeared on the show for a total of 11 seasons until March 2021, when it was announced she was leaving The Talk after a heated on-air discussion with Sheryl. CBS ultimately launched an investigation into claims that Sharon previously made racist and homophobic remarks, which she denied.

“As part of our review, we concluded that Sharon’s behavior toward her cohosts during the March 10 episode did not align with our values for a respectful workplace,” CBS said in a statement at the time, adding, “Sharon Osbourne has decided to leave The Talk.”

Since parting ways, Sharon has been spending more time than ever at home with her husband, Ozzy Osbourne. She’s also keeping busy in Hollywood, working alongside her spouse and son Jack Osbourne on their streaming series, The Osbournes Want to Believe.

Marissa Jaret Winokur

Marissa Jaret Winokur hosted The Talk for the first and only season. After departing in 2011, the Hairspray star was cast in Celebrity Big Brother, as well as played roles in films including 2018’s A Very Nutty Christmas, 2019’s Trouble, 2020’s Feel the Beat and more.

Holly Robinson Peete

Holly’s run on The Talk also lasted one season. Following her departure in 2011, the actress was busier than ever.

Since parting ways, she’s starred in TV series Mike and Molly, Blue, For Peete’s Sake, Morning Show Mysteries and Meet the Peetes.

Leah Remini

Leah is best known for starring on King of Queens from 1998 to 2007, but did appear on the first season of The Talk. After saying goodbye in 2011, she starred in the King of Queens spinoff, Kevin Can Wait, from 2016 to 2018.

She also experimented behind the screen when she produced and starred in her award-winning series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, which ran for three seasons until 2019.

Aisha Tyler

Aisha Tyler joined the talk show during the second season in 2011. The Archer actress stuck around for quite some time, but she left The Talk after six seasons in 2017. Since then, she’s continued to act in Criminal Minds.

Sheryl Underwood

Sheryl was cast on The Talk for the second season and stayed until the final season, which is set to debut in fall 2024.

Eve

Eve landed a spot on the talk show in 2017 and hosted the CBS series until November 2020. Revealing the news during an episode of The Talk, the rapper said she was saying goodbye to “concentrate” on her marriage and stepkids with husband Maximillion Cooper.

“It’s been a crazy year, obviously for all of us. And I’m so grateful that I’m able to stay here in London and do the show, but I can’t see for me, the foreseeable future of traveling back at the moment,” Eve announced. “[I] have decided that at the end of December, this will probably be my last time on the show, in this capacity as a host.”

Though Eve no longer appears on the show, she’s kept quite a busy schedule. Not only has she worked on a few projects throughout 2021, including Netflix’s Feel Good and ABC’s Queens, but she also hosts her BBC podcast, “Constantly Evolving.”

Carrie Ann Inaba

Carrie Ann joined The Talk in 2019, and she juggled her spot on the show with her long-running gig as a judge on Dancing With the Stars. However, the TV personality announced she was leaving the CBS show in August 2021.

“I want to announce that The Talk, CBS and I have mutually agreed to part ways. I just want to say that I’m filled with gratitude for the experience and for this chapter of my life that has been,” she said on Instagram. “I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to not only my fellow cohosts, past and present, but also to those behind the scenes whom I love so deeply, and I’m so grateful for all of you. I’m excited for all that’s to come.”

Carrie Ann’s permanent departure came four months after she said she was taking a “leave of absence” to “focus on her well-being” in April. “We all know health is the most precious gift we have, and I need to take care of mine. I appreciate the love and support from all of you and from my family at The Talk,” she explained on Instagram. “I hope to be back soon! Ready for action! I’m sending you all my love. And I’ll update you on my progress … talk soon.”

Despite exiting The Talk, fans can keep up with Carrie on DWTS.

Marie Osmond

Marie arrived after Sara Gilbert announced her departure in 2019. Shortly after making her debut as a full-time cohost that September, the “Paper Roses” songstress said she couldn’t have fit in with the crew any better.

“OK, you want a scoop? We actually like each other … shocker,” Marie adorably joked during an exclusive interview with Closer in October 2019. “I’ve been telling everybody I’m so happy because now I’m on the group text, so it’s like, ‘Lunch here, we will meet up here.’ It’s just so fun.”

Sadly, the Donny & Marie star revealed she was leaving the hit daytime talk show after just one season in September 2020. Like Sara, Marie was “looking forward to spending more time” with her husband, Steve Craig, and their children, Stephen, Jessica, Rachael, Brandon, Brianna, Matthew and Abigail, an insider dished to Closer.

Although fans wouldn’t longer see Marie on The Talk, she had a few projects lined up, including a new series with ViacomCBS. According to Deadline, the iconic singer collaborated with The Talk showrunner and executive producer John Redmann, who also left the program after 10 seasons.

“One of the highlights of my year at The Talk was working with my dear friend John Redmann,” Marie shared in her statement. “I’m excited to continue our working relationship on several projects we are developing.”

We can’t wait to see what Marie has in store!

Elaine Welteroth

Elaine was hired as one of the newest cohosts in January 2021. She revealed her exit just six months later, releasing a statement in August 2021.

“It was gratifying to be able to show up as my authentic self in front of a live national audience every day in a world as divided as ours and to stay true to myself and what I stand for,” the statement read. “I came to The Talk to break out of my own echo chamber and to join a diverse cast in helping to bridge some of the divides in our world through conversation and empathy. I’m proud of how I represented myself and my community. But as I always say: when the music changes, so must your dance! I will miss my talented cohosts and crew and I wish them the very best. Thanks to all those who tuned in every day.”

Though Elaine only appeared on The Talk for a short time, she said she’s “excited to continue these necessary conversations in [her] work and to share [her] upcoming creative projects soon.”

Amanda Kloots

Along with Elaine, Amanda joined the cast in January 2021. The Broadway star continued to host with fellow stars Sheryl and Jerry until the series’ cancellation in 2024.

Jerry O’Connell

The Stand By Me alum was picked up by The Talk as the show’s first-ever male host in July 2021.

Following the news of the series’ final season in the fall of 2024, he reacted by writing under the announcement, “Fun times! Let’s have a great season.”

Akbar Gbajabiamila

The former professional football player joined the cast in September 2021, the second full-time male to ever host the show. 

Apart from his role on The Talk, he also hosts the American Ninja Warrior TV series.

Natalie Morales

Natalie was hired as a permanent host in October 2021, leaving her former role at NBC News. She hosted The Talk until its final season in fall 2024.