“American Ninja Warrior” host and former NFL player Akbar Gbajabiamila has joined CBS’ “The Talk” for Season 12, mere days after Elaine Welteroth’s exit from the daytime talk show and not long after co-host Carrie Ann Inaba announced she would not be returning following a leave of absence. Gbajabiamila will host alongside Sheryl Underwood, Amanda Kloots and Jerry O’Connell, making his official debut on Monday, Sept. 13. Previously, he had appeared as a guest co-host on multiple Season 11 episodes in June and July.
With his addition, the hosts will be evenly split between men and women.
“It’s a new day in daytime for Season 12 of ‘The Talk,’ and we are thrilled to welcome Akbar to the family. His engaging personality, openness and quick wit really impressed us when he appeared as a guest co-host last season,” said Heather Gray, executive producer and showrunner, in a statement.
“Akbar’s candor and...
With his addition, the hosts will be evenly split between men and women.
“It’s a new day in daytime for Season 12 of ‘The Talk,’ and we are thrilled to welcome Akbar to the family. His engaging personality, openness and quick wit really impressed us when he appeared as a guest co-host last season,” said Heather Gray, executive producer and showrunner, in a statement.
“Akbar’s candor and...
- 9/2/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
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