ARTICLE: Kristin Matthews Exits ‘The Talk’ Ahead of Season 14; ‘The Late Late Show’ EP Rob Crabbe Named Showrunner

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Although “The Talk” has not been formally renewed for a 14th season by CBS, the network announced last week that executive producer Kristin Matthews is departing the daytime talk show and will be replaced by Rob Crabbe, who most recently served as the executive producer of “The Late Late Show with James Corden.”

Part of the original staff for “The Talk” when it launched in October 2010, starting out as a coordinating producer, before coming the show’s co-executive producer starting with Season 3. She was later elevated to executive producer and showrunner in September 2020 alongside Heather Gray, who sadly passed away in 2022 of an “unforgiving disease.” The two replaced John Redmann, who had been the show’s executive producer since its 2010 launch. During her tenure, Matthews earned two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment in 2016 and 2018, respectively.

Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Sheryl Underwood, Jerry O’Connell, Natalie Morales (“The Talk”)
Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS

“After 13 years, the time was right for me to make a change and I won’t be returning next season,” said Matthews in a statement released to Deadline. “I helped launch ‘The Talk’ in 2010 and I am so proud of all that we have accomplished with the show over the past 13 seasons. We have worked together to achieve so much success, laughter, ratings, Emmys, love and tears — everything you can experience producing over 2,500 episodes. I’m truly grateful to the incredible team I’ve had the opportunity to lead as well as all the outstanding staff, crew and hosts I’ve worked with during my time on the show.”

“Kristin Matthews’ significant contributions have been pivotal to the success of ‘The Talk’ since the show launched 13 seasons ago. She has been a trusted leader, collaborator and creative talent who has helped make the show an award-winning series on CBS’ top rated daytime lineup. We’ll be forever grateful to her,” said Amy Reisenbach, President, CBS Entertainment and David Stapf, President, CBS Studios, in a joint statement released to Deadline.

“The Late Late Show with James Corden” (Key Art)
Courtesy of CBS

Crabbe, who executive produced “The Late Late Show” during its entire eight-year run with host James Corden, is segueing into daytime talk for the first time and keeps the in-demand producer within the CBS family for the foreseeable future.

During his time at the late-night talk show, which ended its run in April, Crabbe received numerous Primetime Emmy nominations and helped create the popular “Carpool Karaoke” segment that later became a spinoff series for Apple TV+, among other projects.

“I’ve loved my experience working with CBS these past 8 years, and am thrilled and honored that George [Cheeks, President and CEO, CBS and Chief Content Officer, News and Sports, Paramount+], Amy and David have trusted me with their signature daytime talk show,” said Crabbe. “I’m excited by the opportunity to help bring some joy and thoughtful conversation to viewers with these five incredibly talented hosts.”

“Rob Crabbe is a highly respected, award-winning executive producer, and a valued member of the CBS family,” said Reisenbach and Stapf, again in a joint statement. “His ability to produce culturally relevant content and engaging conversations that extend beyond the television screen makes him the perfect person to lead ‘The Talk.’ We’re thrilled to continue our relationship with Rob as the showrunner of a key program on CBS’ #1 daytime lineup.”

Since May, “The Talk” has been airing reruns due to the ongoing WGA strike, which has impacted television and film production across the United States, particularly in New York and Los Angeles. Reportedly the show’s staff includes striking writers and that likely put a dent in the show’s production plans.

“The Talk” is hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O’Connell, Natalie Morales and Sheryl Underwood. There are no reports of any on-camera changes for Season 14.

In March, “The Talk” scored its largest overall audience in more than a year during the week of March 20-24, 2023, spearheaded by a week of show’s featuring cast members from “The Young and the Restless” which is celebrating 50 years on television.

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