“The Talk” has found a new audience.
Hours after revealing that longtime executive producer Kristin Matthews is stepping down as showrunner after 13 years with the Emmy-winning talk show, CBS announced Friday that executive producer of “The Late Late Show” Rob Crabbe will step in as showrunner for season 14.
In a statement obtained by The Wrap, Crabbe said, “I’ve loved my experience working with CBS over the past eight years, and I’m thrilled and honored that George, Amy and David will return to their signature daytime talk show.” Trust me for the show.” “I’m excited for the opportunity to help bring some joy and thoughtful conversation to audiences with these five incredibly talented hosts.”
Crabbe, a multi-Emmy Award winner for his years-long television work (most recently “The Late Late Show with James Corden” from 2015), Crabbe previously served as supervising producer on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” did.” Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” as well as overseeing producer of music programming at Fuse. Other credits include “Last Call with Carson Daly,” “Late Show with David Letterman” and “The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn.”
On “The Talk,” on Crabbe’s new position, CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach and CBS Studio President David Stapf said in a joint statement, “Rob Crabbe is a highly respected, award-winning executive producer and a valued member of the CBS family. Her ability to create culturally relevant content and drive engaging conversation that reaches beyond the television screen makes her the ideal person to lead ‘The Talk.’ I am thrilled to continue my relationship with Rob.
Now in its 13th season, which has been put on hold due to the WGA strike, “The Talk” is hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamilla, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O’Connell, Natalie Morales and Sheryl Underwood.
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