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How was she "cold"? Not saying you're wrong for reading it that way, but I'm curious. She seemed relieved to be able to share the news that Carrie Ann will return at some point (and hopefully she does) to me. Here's the tabloid story about Carrie Ann and Sheryl's "feud" in case you haven't read it: https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2767690/the-talk-carrie-ann-inaba-cryptic-quote-sheryl-underwood-feud/. Funny how Sheryl's been targeted as a bully since that Daily Mail article a month or so ago yet there were no accusations of such behavior from former staff and co-hosts made against her like Sharon. 🤔 Well, that's the rags for you. Finding drama where there isn't any in the hopes that most people will blindly take it as gospel. They've been doing it for decades. And here's an article about Carrie Ann and Amanda sending support to Sharon when her cat went missing (or ran way, most likely): https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-9508129/Sharon-Osbourne-recieves-words-support-Former-Talk-cohosts-recovered-missing-cat.html. I won't be surprised if a new story comes out claiming Sheryl gave Carrie Ann and Amanda a verbal lashing behind the scenes and has to attend even more "anger management classes". The tabs and their "sources" are so predictable. They don't need a permanent male host since this is an all-female panel (occasional male guest co-hosts are fine and The View and The Real have done the same), but I doubt hiring Jerry O'Connell or any man will save the show. Just like hiring just any woman won't either. Broken record again, but they need to focus on the women who've received the most positive responses from viewers like Brigitte, Rumer, etc. I really thought Rumer was going to get the job since she not only brings in a more youthful perspective, she's also well spoken with a good head on her shoulders. Fingers crossed CBS is in talks with her or any of the other former fill-ins to guest host because the ones we've seen so far aren't bringing it.

No doubt she's cackling over this in bed with Ozzy and her flying monkeys. She's delusional if she thinks her departure is what might end the show for good since the ratings were down even when she sat there with her bubbling cauldron casting spells on people. I'm not surprised either and spice is most definitely what they need. I hate to say it since she seems like a genuinely sweet person, but Amanda's the weakest link. I appreciate her positive vibe, but she doesn't add much to the show beyond that. Elaine's a keeper imo, but they really need someone who can vibe off of Sheryl. I keep saying her name like she'll magically appear with a cape to save the day, but I loved Aisha and Sheryl's chemistry. They were the two who made me laugh the most, but could also be serious and make good points when the situation called for it. Aisha ain't comin' back, but they desperately need someone like her if they're going to survive. I doubt any "big names" will entertain the idea of joining the show given the abysmal ratings, but hopefully Brigitte, Jodie Sweetin, Rumer Willis or any of the past regular fill-ins might consider it. Speaking of Amanda, here's an interview she did the other day about the show following their return from the hiatus: https://www.ibtimes.com/amanda-kloots-shares-update-talk-after-sharon-osbourne-exit-3188356. These guest co-hosts bringing in "new energy" better get on the first thing smokin' and get to work like yesterday.

Y'all in danger, ladies: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-9519145/The-Talk-ratings-plummet-lowest-rated-daytime-program.html.

Lol! I think it also helped that he didn't have a studio audience to really ham it up with. Hopefully this is just a rumor since none of these women are good replacements imo: https://www.allabouttrh.com/2021/04/24/report-real-housewives-lisa-rinna-bethenny-frankel-and-nene-leakes-in-the-running-to-take-sharon-osbornes-place-on-the-talk-plus-brandi-glanville-throws-her-name-in-the-ring-as-well/#disquis_thread. Lisa Rinna suffers from a severe case of "foot in mouth" syndrome and Bethenny likes to hear herself talk... about herself. Nene's guest hosted a number of times over the years and has a lot of personality, but also a bad attitude and her suing and publicly badmouthing Bravo doesn't help her case. I doubt CBS would ever consider Brandi since the woman is an absolute trainwreck and as reckless with her mouth as Sharon.

That reminded me of the time Kandi Burruss shared some unsolicited info about her mother using sex toys (🤢) and Nene said "Just the thought of my mom using a dildo... Honey, y'all gon' have to send me to the psych ward!" 😆 Thankfully I never walked in on my parents, but some of my friends weren't so lucky. Lol. I don't know much about Francia Raisa, but hopefully she'll be a decent fill-in. I don't need the panel to do Da Butt every day, but I hope they can keep some of today's show's energy.

Carrie Ann will be sorely missed for however long she'll be away, but it's best for her to focus on her health. Hope she recovers asap. Sheryl seemed less stressed and more upbeat today. Maybe knowing that Carrie Ann will return at some point lifted her spirits. I wasn't looking forward to Jerry O'Connell co-hosting, but I ended up enjoying him. He was less annoying than usual and actually brought some life to the show.

No problem! I don't watch Don Lemon's show much, but I enjoy his appearances on The Real and other shows. I'm looking forward to Iyanla's appearance the most. Have you ever watched her show on OWN? She has a lot more patience than me dealing with the folks she was trying to help. Lol.

No problem. 🙂 I almost forgot when he filled in for Wendy. He got on my nerves the first few shows, but was more tolerable by the end.

I shouldn't be surprised since it's a rag, but talk about overanalyzing 🙄: https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2767690/the-talk-carrie-ann-inaba-cryptic-quote-sheryl-underwood-feud/.

Next week's schedule: Monday - Actor Joseph Fiennes; Jerry O'Connell guest-cohosts (😒). Tuesday - Actress Renee Elise Goldberry; Francia Raisa guest co-hosts. Wednesday - Actor Leslie Jordan; Julissa Bermudez guest co-hosts. Thursday - Actor Skylar Astin (🥰). Friday - Singer-songwriter Carly Pearce; actor William Jackson Harper. I couldn't find any mention of guest co-hosts for Thursday and Friday's shows are taped so this will be the second week without Carrie Ann. I really hope I'm wrong, but the chances of her coming back and not announcing her departure from the show don't look good. 😔

I've got the schedule for next week if anyone's interested: Monday - Singer Leela James. Tuesday - CNN journalist Don Lemon; business owners Solomon Odubajo and Brittany Myers. Wednesday - Self-help host Iyanla Vanzant. Thursday - Actress Jenna Elfman. Friday - Actresses CCH Pounder and Monique Kelley.

No doubt. It's hard enough trying to get a show with a single host or a duo to a work. Throw in a full panel and it's even harder. Funny you should mention Barbara because I remember an interview Joy did with Larry King a few years ago where she said The View's original panel worked so well because, aside from Barbara, none of them were big stars so there wasn't a battle of the egos which came along when bigger names like Rosie O'Donnell and Whoopi joined the show. She didn't name them nor was she being shady, but I knew who she meant and I agreed with her. Back to The Talk, they have been limping along since before that recent mess which is why they have a crap load of work to do if they want to survive. The biggest thing is finding the right group of co-hosts with the best chemistry and better topics. I remember a time when many said they saw cancellation in The View's future when they had their well-documented issues, but they managed to get it together and are probably doing better now than they ever have. No guarentee the same will happen with The Talk, but they can try. I saw Jerry O'Connell is guest co-hosting Monday. Oh, Lord. I know I said the show needed some energy, but not his manic brand. 😒

Same here. And seeing a very buff Mehcad Brooks working out didn't hurt either. 😉 Julissa Bermudez did good as guest co-host, but I hope they're able to find better, more entertaining fill-ins if Carrie Ann is away again next week. Sheryl's doing the best she can, but I can tell she's stressed and putting on a good face. Maybe I'm wrong, but I think they should have a virtual audience. Kind of like Wendy Williams has. Of course that hasn't saved her show from being the crappy, lazy mess it usually is, but it certainly brings up the energy. Not the exact Sun article I referenced a few days ago, but close enough: https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2753822/the-talk-guest-jenna-dewan-hiredpermanent-host-upgrade/. Again, nice girl, but an "upgrade"? Not seeing it.

Lol. Thanks! I enjoy your contributions as well. 🙂

It's fine. I have to admit I tend to get defensive about the show since I like the hosts, but this is a forum where people are free to snark on it, after all. Lol. I'm glad we were able to clear that up. More than enough fighting going on on the web and in real life too. 🙂

Oh, my post wasn't meant to be critical to you in any way. Sorry if it came off that way. I was just saying that I personally don't recall them advertising the show as the place where "big issues" were being discussed.

My biggest requirement is that the new candidates bring some energy and smarts and have the best chemistry with the rest of the panel. A big name would be nice, but big egos can come along with them too. Not always, but sometimes. Brooke Shields seems like one of the rare big names without a huge ego. I don't recall the show ever advertising discussions about "big issues", but maybe I missed it. I do remember them advertising the first show back as an hour of discussing racism and healing after the "you know who" mess. Was it world changing? Not even close. But they did attempt to discuss the drama the best way they knew how and thankfully the two women of color who were previously silenced were able to finally speak their minds on the topic. I'd like to see less of a focus on celebrity gossip, but to their credit they've never pretended to be a serious topical show. They'll discuss important issues when necessary, but they know their boundaries. Like @RealHousewife said in her post, the show desperately needs more outspoken women with different opinions. Not fighting for the sake of it or getting press, but sharing individual opinions. It's possible, but they'll have more work to do if they want to achieve it. Same here, @RealHousewife. I think that's why I like The Real a bit more because it feels like sitting around with my girlfriends talking about everything under the sun. I grew up watching Oprah and miss her show as well. Next month will mark a full decade since it ended and I don't think any other daytime show has been able to fill that void. I don't think they mentioned it, but I remember today's guest co-host from Fear the Walking Dead. I remember loving the first season then bowing out during the second which has never happened to me before.

The Talk's never been a political or serious news show (nor have they ever pretended to be) so it's no surprise they haven't had politicians or serious newscasters as guests. The closest political person they've had was Chelsea Clinton during the 2016 election. Me personally, I don't tune in for the guests alone. It's nice when they're able to snag a big name and I look forward to the guests I like, but I'm more interested in Table Talk (when it's actually interesting) than the interviews. Same with The Real and their Girl Chat. I don't have to like every panelist, but their chemistry and the way they interact with each other have to draw me in. I felt the same way about The View many moons ago, but that ship's sailed for me. She's probably the biggest that I can recall too. Lord, please don't let Jenna be back today. 😔

Hopefully she'll come back soon.

Today's show proved why hiring Jenna isn't a good idea. She barely spoke and when she did she joined Amanda parroting what the others said. Nice girl but not that interesting. I'm glad Pat Harvey filled in and they spent the first two segments discussing the Derek Chauvin verdict, but today was boring and even lower energy. I hope Jenna's not back for the next two shows, but she probably will.

She's guest hosting today. Hopefully they can get Brigitte, Yvette Nicole Brown or Jodie Sweetin to fill in soon.

I never watched The Odd Couple, but first saw him in 17 Again with Zac Efron and his appearances on The Talk. He's not only funny but a cutie too. 🙂 I had a chuckle over Elaine's story about swearing off future relationships with Geminis only to marry one. I think everyone possesses at least a trait or two of their sign, but I don't read my horoscope or live my life by astrology. I'm a Cancer/Leo cusp and according to astrology Aries and Libras are supposed to be my mortal enemies. I don't know many Libras, but most of my friends are Aries and my longest, most compatible relationship was with an Aries man.

We're not the only ones who think Carrie Ann might be the next to leave due to her health issues: https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/television/6875713/the-talk-fans-carrie-ann-inaba-quit-stress-sharon-osbourne/. For the life of me I can't get the link from my phone, but the US Sun claims execs are eyeing actress Jenna Dewan as Carrie Ann's possible replacement. Big mistake if that's true. She's guest hosted a few times and was decent, but she's not the right choice to increase viewership. CBS, y'all really need to get it together.

These networks never learn, do they? It reminds me of how ABC enabled Star's Bridezilla antics and wedding plugs on The View only to cry foul when it bit them in the ass with viewers. Being a Bridezilla isn't as awful as bullying co-workers and using racist and homophobic language, of course. But you can't encourage any type of negative behavior and then play the victim when it backfires on you either, employee or employer. Ashleigh Banfield would be a good candidate. Especially as moderator. I didn't know she had a show, but you mentioned the ratings being in the toilet so I guess that's why. I was talking to a friend the other week about who she'd like to see join the show and she wondered why Carnie Wilson was never hired since she's been a guest co-host since the show's second season. I prefer Carnie as a permanent guest host, but maybe she was asked to join full-time and she turned it down. I don't know. I missed today's show due to the closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin case (hope he's locked up for life), but I remember Jared Padalecki's drunken barroom brawl. I'd be embarrassed and angry as hell if I were his wife.