“I just wanted to know why everyone is being so nice today.” That’s how host Jerry O’Connell kicked off the final episode Friday of The Talk , which is signing off at 2,993 episodes and 15 seasons on CBS. After receiving raucous applause from the studio audience — a handful of whom have been attending the Studio City, CA.
taping of the daytime talk show since day one — host Amanda Kloots choked up as she reflected on how important it’s been to listen to one other and “really appreciate each other opinions.” “That’s what we got to do everyday,” Kloots said through tears. “It’s about talking, not fighting, and being apart of each other’s family.
” For host Sheryl Underwood , her 14 seasons on the show has been about “fashion evolution.” “You’ve seen things happening for me,” said Underwood, who later admitted off-camera that she never really learned to walk in heels. “I really want to thank the world for taking this fashion journey with me.
” The episode continued with a video retrospective of Underwood, starting with the moment former host Julie Chen Moonves first welcomed her to the stage to clips of her crazy costumes, her wig and weight loss journey and how she once locked lips with John Stamos. Afterwards, Underwood shared a few fun tidbits from her early days, like how former host Sharon Osbourne vomited on her during their first meeting at the Beverly Hills Hotel. (Retrospectives for her co-hosts Kloots, Underwood, Akbar Gbajab.
