The Talk nearing deal with Jerry OConnell to join cast amid ratings plummet after host Shar
THE Talk is “nearing deal” with Jerry O’Connell to make the actor a full-time cohost following Sharon Osbourne’s stunning exit.
The movie star had previously been guest cohosting alongside Sheryl Underwood, Amanda Kloots, and Elaine Welteroth for the show’s Men of May special.
Jerry is close to joining the daytime talk show, a person with knowledge of the conversations told TheWrap.
Another source told the outlet negotiations between Jerry and the program have been on and off for a few months.
The Sun exclusively first mentioned that the comedian was “in final negotiations” to replace Sharon after she shocked the TV landscape by walking away from the show following on-air fight with co-host Sheryl Underwood.
At the time, our insider claimed staff felt “hiring a straight white male” would “get the show more backlash.”
The source previously said: “Some staff wanted Sharon replaced by a female Latina star like Eva Longoria, Gina Rodriguez or Gloria Estefan. That door should be opened. It’s time for a Latina voice to have a platform.
Elaine also “fought” for a Latina woman to “join the show.”
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