“The Talk” has officially replaced Sharon Osbourne — with Jerry O’Connell.
During Wednesday’s episode of the hit daytime talk show, longtime panelist Sheryl Underwood welcomed the actor as the CBS program’s first male co-host.
O’Connell’s appointment comes months after Osbourne exited the series following an internal investigation sparked by a controversial and intense on-air exchange involving Osbourne and Underwood.
“The events of the March 10 broadcast were upsetting to everyone involved, including the audience watching at home,” the network said in a statement at the time.
“As part of our review, we concluded that Sharon’s behavior toward her co-hosts during the March 10 episode did not align with our values for a respectful workplace.”