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Who are the hosts of The Talk now?
SINCE its network premiere, The Talk has seen a rotation of panelists.
Several co-hosts have come and gone on the long-running CBS show.
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Who are the hosts of The Talk now?
Sheryl Underwood
In August 2011, Sheryl Underwood joined The Talk panel for the show's second season.
The comedian first earned recognition as the first female finalist in 1989's Miller Lite Comedy Search.
She was also a regular contributor on The Steve Harvey Morning Show.
On March 3, 2022, The Talk renewed Sheryl's contract and she is to remain a co-host until the deal expires after season 15.
Regarding her time with the show, the TV star told : "I have no intentions of going anywhere but while I have this platform and while I have access to the audience, I want to be as integral in the success of the corporation of CBS as I possibly can.
"The Talk will forever be my home. I want to be able to create content.
Not just for me to star in, but for other people to get the same opportunity and go on the same journey, especially women and stand-up comics."
Natalie Morales
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On October 11, 2021, Natalie Morales made her debut during The Talk's 12th season.
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Earlier in the month on October 1, Natalie confirmed she was leaving The Today Show for a position with the aforementioned show.
At the time, the former Dateline NBC host announced: "It's an extraordinary opportunity to be joining this team at The Talk.
"I love the new energy and direction and couldn't be more excited to join Sheryl, Amanda, Jerry, and Akbar.
"I'm looking forward to many good times while talking about the day's topics, and I can't wait to get going."
Jerry O'Connell
On July 14, 2021, Jerry O'Connell became a permanent co-host of The Talk.
He became a regular panelist during the program's 11th season after he filled in several times in the wake of Sharon Osbourne's termination.
During that day's announcement, Jerry revealed to the show's audience: "It’s real exciting. First of all, I want to say you ladies have been so welcoming to me.
"I mean, I came here as a guest months ago, and just from the moment I walked in, you’re just gracious, you’re kind, you’re fun, and it worked...and here we are.
"I’m excited to be a part of the family. We’re going to have a lot of fun, we really are."
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Amanda Kloots
On December 1, 2020, Amanda Kloots was named a permanent panelist on The Talk during the show's 11th season.
At the time, she said in a statement: "I am thrilled and honored to join this incredible cast and crew.
"From the very first time I guest co-hosted on The Talk, I knew I was among a very special group of people.
"I look forward to starting off the new year with honest and thought-provoking discussions, mixed with plenty of fun and laughter too."
Akbar Gbaja-Biamila
On September 2, 2021, retired NFL player Akbar Gbaja-Biamila joined The Talk for the program's 12th season.
The Oakland Raiders alum shared with his fans: "It is an absolute honor to be joining The Talk as a host!
"I am so excited for this new generation of such a long-standing establishment.
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"To be a part of this diverse group is truly a dream and a new statement for The Talk.
"In a world as divided as ours, I look forward to showing up as my fun and authentic self every day and advocating for conversation over confrontation."
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