Chen’s exit from The Talk came days later, bringing an end to her nine-year run on the CBS daytime talk show.
Julie Chen has been the host of Big Brother since its beginning, so her potential exit probably would have been a blow to many fans.
In its defense, the network claims Chen’s exit was entirely of her own volition.
Chen’s hosting future definitely seemed up on the air just days ago when she notably signed off one episode as Julie Chen Moonves, making sure to use her full married name in what was seen as a subtle, but public, show of support for husband Les Moonves.