Julie Chen will be leaving The Talk.

The longtime moderator announced the news at the end of the show’s episode on Tuesday in a taped message, fighting back tears as she shared her decision with viewers.

Chen had not yet appeared on the show’s ninth season, and announced that she would be going on indefinite leave last Monday after CBS forced her husband to resign as CEO and chairman.

Ten days later she made the leave definite, stating: ‘I have been at The Talk since the day it started nine years ago and the cast, crew and staff have become family over the years. 

‘Right now I need to spend more time at home with my husband and our young son. So I have decided to leave The Talk.’

CBS applauded the hosts in the wake of the announcement on Tuesday.

‘For eight seasons, Julie Chen has co-hosted The Talk with incredible energy, grace and professionalism. Her talents played a big role in our successful launch of CBS’ first network daytime talk show, and in the series growth into an Emmy Award-winning broadcast,’ read the statement.

‘ All of us here have tremendous appreciation for the dedication and passion she brought to the show every day and for her generous role as an ambassador for CBS Daytime. We are grateful for her many other contributions, respect her decision and wish Julie all the best in everything she does.’ 

Gone: Julie Chen (above) announced on Tuesday that she was leaving The Talk in a taped message which aired at the end of the episode

Gone: Julie Chen (above) announced on Tuesday that she was leaving The Talk in a taped message which aired at the end of the episode

Waterworks: 'Right now I need to spend more time at home with my husband and our young son. So I have decided to leave The Talk,' said Chen (Co-host Sheryl Underwood in tears after hearing the announcement)

Waterworks: 'Right now I need to spend more time at home with my husband and our young son. So I have decided to leave The Talk,' said Chen (Co-host Sheryl Underwood in tears after hearing the announcement)

Waterworks: ‘Right now I need to spend more time at home with my husband and our young son. So I have decided to leave The Talk,’ said Chen (Co-host Sheryl Underwood in tears after hearing the announcement)

Job: She hinted at a new host, saying: 'Carrie Ann, I don't know but in my opinion you look awful good sitting in that chair, my Asian sister. Just saying' (Inaba above after hearing Chen's remarks)

Job: She hinted at a new host, saying: 'Carrie Ann, I don't know but in my opinion you look awful good sitting in that chair, my Asian sister. Just saying' (Inaba above after hearing Chen's remarks)

Job: She hinted at a new host, saying: ‘Carrie Ann, I don’t know but in my opinion you look awful good sitting in that chair, my Asian sister. Just saying’ (Inaba above after hearing Chen’s remarks)

Chen then spent a majority of her speech thanking I want to thank everyone at the show for their wonderful years together. an the viewers. 

‘I will always cherish the memories we shared,’ said Chen.

‘Most important, I want to thank you the viewers for allowing me into your home every day. It was a privilege that I will forever be grateful for.’

She then thanked the crew and her co-hosts. 

‘To everyone behind the scenes, I send you my love and I will miss you all very, very much,’ said Chen. 

‘To Eve, you are the newest one at the table but I feel like I have known you forever. You are even more beautiful on the inside than on the outside if that is possible, because you know I think you are flawless. 

‘Sheryl, thank you for being perfect go-to partner for the last seven years. I open, you close and you always bring down the house. We call ourselves the book ends, and we always laughed when we said it. Your wit and timing and humor and compassion and intelligence is simply unparalleled. You are incredible. 

‘Carrie Ann, I don’t know but in my opinion you look awful good sitting in that chair, my Asian sister. Just saying. 

‘To Sara and Sharon we have been together since day one at the “The talk.” I spent every day with you both. I will always treasure our friendship, great parenting advice from both and memories and laughs and private jokes that the three of us have shared. We are the original three  musketeers. I love you all and I know this show and sisterhood it stands for will live on for many more years.’

She then closed by stating: ‘You ladies got this and I cannot be more proud to call you my friends. I love you.’

Sheryl Underwood and Carrie Ann Inaba were both left in tears after hearing Chen speak, while Sara Gilbert – who created the show – signed off for the ladies.

‘First of all, thank you, Julie for the kind words. I created this show as a place for friends to come together and I know I speak for all hosts when I say we thank you for eight years of dear friendship and all that you did to contribute to the success of this show,’ said Gilbert. 

‘We love you Julie and to all of you, thank you and we will see you tomorrow.’

 

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