Julie Chen returns to Big Brother after Moonves was ousted from CBS for sexual misconduct allegations – but uses husband’s last name when signing off from the reality show
- Julie Chen appeared to show her support for embattled husband Leslie Moonves by signing off with his name on the Thursday episode of ‘Big Brother.’
- ‘From outside the ‘Big Brother’ house, I’m Julie Chen Moonves. Good night,’ she said
- The host didn’t mention any of the sexual misconduct allegations against her husband during the show
- Chen had posted a photo on Twitter of her holding a ‘Big Brother’ reading card
- She would also post a photo of the ‘Big Brother’ TV show desk.
Julie Chen returned to ‘Big Brother’ this week without any mention of her husband’s departure from CBS.
But the television reality host did show her support for embattled husband Leslie Moonves by signing off with his name on the Thursday episode.
‘From outside the ‘Big Brother’ house, I’m Julie Chen Moonves. Good night,’ she said.
Julie Chen returned to ‘Big Brother’ this week but did not mention any of the allegations against her husband Leslie Moonves
She had posted a photo on Twitter of her holding a ‘Big Brother’ reading card. She would also post a photo of the ‘Big Brother’ TV show desk
‘Julie Chen Moonves’ opened the Thursday episode with a recap of what had happened in previous weeks and boasted about the double eviction that was happening.
She had posted a photo on Twitter of her holding a ‘Big Brother’ reading card. She would also post a photo of the ‘Big Brother’ TV show desk.
Chen, 48, did not directly address any of the controversy surrounding her husband or his departure from CBS as chairman and CEO.
Back in July, Chen came out and immediately supported her husband when the first allegations about sexual misconduct arose.
Back in July, Chen came out and immediately supported her husband when the first allegations about sexual misconduct arose
‘Leslie is a good man and a loving father, devoted husband and inspiring corporate leader,’ she tweeted. ‘He has always been a kind, decent and moral human being. I fully support my husband and stand behind him and his statement.’
‘The Talk’ co-host released a statement when Moonves was ousted, stating that she planned to be with her family but would be on-air in time for ‘Big Brother.
None of the alleged incidents happened during Moonves and Chen’s 14 year marriage.
The pair tied the knot in 2004, two weeks after his divorce from his first wife was finalized.
The TV titan had been married to Nancy Wieselfeld for 26 years when he left her for TV host Chen. They have three adult children together and he and Chen have an eight-year-old son.
None of the alleged incidents happened during Moonves and Chen’s 14 year marriage. The pair tied the knot in 2004, two weeks after his divorce from his first wife was finalized
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