Natalie Morales’ Shocking ‘The Talk’ Announcement—What Does It Mean for ‘Today’ Fans?!
October 5, 2021 by Maria Pierides
Natalie Morales is officially joining CBS daytime show, The Talk, after announcing her departure from NBC News last week!
On Monday, October 4th, The Talk confirmed that Morales will be joining the show alongside current hosts Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O’Connell, and Sheryl Underwood. It looks like The Talk is making some real changes this year, as Morales’ arrival follows the recent departure of Sharon Osbourne, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Elaine Welteroth, who all left earlier this year. If you can remember, Osbourne left back in March after receiving backlash for defending her friend Piers Morgan’s controversial comments about Meghan Markle, while Inaba announced her departure in August due to ongoing health issues. Welteroth revealed that she would also be leaving the show shortly after. Naturally, Morales was thrilled to be joining The Talk, and said she “can’t wait to get going.”
“It’s an extraordinary opportunity to be joining this team at ‘The Talk,” the 49-year-old former West coast anchor of Today said in a statement. “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 days’ topics, and I can’t wait to get going.”