

I’m hurt': Sharon Osbourne speaks out after exiting 'The Talk' in racial controversy: I hope to be back soon! Ready for action! I’m sending you all my love. "I appreciate the love and support from all of you and from my family at The Talk. And I need to take care of mine," she wrote. "We all know health is the most precious gift we have. Inaba previously announced in April that she was taking a leave of absence to focus on her well-being. We wish her much success and good health going forward.” "Her warmth, wisdom and vulnerability are just a few of her many admirable traits that will be missed. “Carrie Ann’s authenticity and openness created a special connection and relationship with our audience,” the executive producers said in a joint statement to USA TODAY. She teased her next move, signing off, "I'll see you very soon."Ĭarrie Ann Inaba replaces Julie Chen as the newest co-host on 'The Talk'Ī post shared by Carrie Ann Inaba Gray and Kristin Matthews, executive producers of 'The Talk,' said they are "grateful" for Inaba's contributions. Season 12 of the CBS show is scheduled to start in September after a summer break.Īlthough she'll miss the show, Inaba said she's excited for her next chapter. "To all my friends and family at ('The Talk') I wish you a great Season ahead!" she wrote. The "Dancing With The Stars" judge said she's grateful to walk away from "The Talk" with "lifelong friendships" and memories of "many unforgettable experiences." "It's been an honor to be a part of your lives and to have a voice," she said in an Instagram video. "I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart, to not only my wonderful co-hosts, past and present, but also those behind the scene that I love so deeply." 'Health is the most important thing': Carrie Ann Inaba to take leave of absence from 'The Talk' Inaba, who replaced Julie Chen as a permanent co-host in January 2019, revealed on Instagram Friday that this was a mutual decision between herself, CBS and "The Talk." "I enjoyed my time at The Talk as co-host and moderator and I am grateful for the opportunity I had to grow with the entire Talk family as well as truly connect with the viewers on such a personal level," Inaba said in a statement obtained by USA TODAY. Carrie Ann Inaba is quickstepping away from "The Talk."įour months after stepping back as co-host of the CBS daytime talk show to focus on her health, Inaba, 53, announced Friday that she's officially exiting the show following three seasons.
