‘The Talk’ Names Jerry O’connell As New Co-host, 1st Full-time Male Co-host In Show’s History, Replaces Sharon Osbourne

‘The Talk’ Names Jerry O’connell As New Co-host, 1st Full-time Male Co-host In Show’s History, Replaces Sharon Osbourne

Jerry O’Connell is joining The Talk as a full-time co-host.

Sheryl Underwood opened the show by teasing the announcement.

?NEW HOST ALERT?
Join us in welcoming @MrJerryOC to The Talk family ? pic.twitter.com/agEbTwagJL

— The Talk (@TheTalkCBS) July 14, 2021

The actor, comedian and host now joins Sheryl Underwood, Amanda Kloots and Elaine Welteroth as co-hosts.

Jerry said during his introduction,

“I’ve never done this on like a real, permanent basis. I’ve done it temporarily here and there. But I like to have a good time. The world is a crazy place. It’s scary and it’s been really scary. I like everyone else has been cooped up. This is the first time I haven’t been in underwear in a year and a half. I am so excited to share that with you, ladies, and also with everybody watching. We’re going to have a good time.”

He guest-hosted The Talk on multiple occasions and had his own late-night talk show on Bravo called Bravo’s Play by Play. Jerry is the newest co-host to be announced after Sharon Osbourne’s departure in March and is the first male to join as a permanent host.

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