The Talk Cohosts host new chapters ahead of the “emotional” series finale.

after 15 successful seasonsIt’s time to talk about the end Hadith.

Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales, Jerry O’Connell and Sheryl Underwood They are preparing to say goodbye to the long-running CBS series on Friday, December 20. However, before the final episode tapes, the hosts relive their memorable experience on daytime television.

“We have great chemistry between us,” Morales, 52, said exclusively. Us Weekly Before the end of the show series. “I think it always boils down to the team around you and the chemistry and we all brought something unique and different. I think everyone has such a unique background.

Kloots, 42, joined the show in 2021 and has already ordered enough tissues to last her through the final week of filming.

“I feel like every day is going to be emotional,” she said. we. “I think they will highlight us every day with the montage. The montage always gets to me. I think every day will be a difficult day.”

Before saying their final goodbyes, Kloots and her colleagues were able to chat with them we And share some of their favorite memories while filming the daytime talk show. They also gave a glimpse of what’s to come as they remain in the entertainment industry – and continue their group chat.

“These are friends forever,” O’Connell, 50, declared. “I don’t think this is over. It’s funny when the mission is over because you have to go out and make plans now to see each other. But it would be funny if we saw a story we usually talk about at work. I’ll send it to you guys!”

Sheryl Underwood

For nearly 13 years, Underwood, 61, has brought her sense of humor and perspective to people Hadith.

“We learned a lot from each other,” the comedian said. we Before her 2025 comedy tour dates begin. “I look at this as a huge development. It’s time for us. Great journalist (Natalie), actor, father (Jerry). You’re talking about a Broadway star (Amanda). Bigger, ball player “I’m coming in for the second season. We’ve come for our time. We’ve done what we had to do and now we’re on to great things.”

Before she left the studio for good, Underwood joked that she was going to borrow some holiday decor from the set.

“See the Christmas tree behind you? It’ll look like the ribs on the Flintstones,” she joked. “I’ll put it right on the top of my car.”

Akbar Gbajabiamila

While the former NFL player loved creating memorable moments with special guests like Kelly Rowland, Steve Harvey and Montel JordanGbajabiamila, 45, will remember the friends who made him a better host and co-worker.

“I will miss watching Natalie, her professionalism and how she handles things.” American Ninja Warrior said the host we. “She’s someone I’ve always watched and admired from afar. The camaraderie I have with Amanda. We’re close in terms of chairs and you don’t have people like that in L.A. per se. Just this great person from the Midwest who’s so relatable.”

Gbajabiamila described O’Connell as a “fantastic cheerleader” and praised Underwood’s invaluable advice that it was about “consistency” and “chemistry” in daytime television.

Natalie Morales

Morales is grateful Hadith It allowed her to “let loose and have some fun” when many viewers were accustomed to seeing her as “Natalie News“.

She’s also happy that the show was a place where celebrity guests could visit and feel comfortable being themselves.

“Whenever people come here, they love the opportunity to connect with us,” Morales explained. “Our guests have always appreciated that this is not a holdover show. This is not a show that is here for a headliner. We are here to let them be free and have a good time with us, and we have fun every day.”

Morales plans to continue working with CBS and is expected to appear more often on CBS 48 hours, CBS Morning And other programs.

Amanda Kloots

Looking back at all the guests who showed up HadithKloots can’t believe she’s met her childhood sweetheart.

“I loved Matthew Mark McGrath she said we. “I had a picture of him in my planner in high school and I confessed to him on the air, saying, ‘You were my crush in high school!’” And also Zach Morris (Mark Paul Gosselaar) when he was on our show. It’s so funny to meet these people that in high school I never missed a Saturday morning Saved by the bell. Same thing with Tiffani Thiessen When she was here.”

Looking to the future, Kloots will continue to work in the health and wellness industry and as a host Live from the other side with Tyler Henry On Netflix.

Jerry O’Connell

While O’Connell loves interviewing celebrities and chatting with his hosts, he wanted to give a special shoutout to HadithWardrobe department.

“The clothes we wear are so cool,” he said. we. “Now when I go out to lunch with my wife, she’s going to be so disappointed that it’s going to be me and my torn shirts and my dirty trucks again.”

Looking to the future, O’Connell is excited to start taking playwriting classes. He will also continue to be a volleyball dad to his 15-year-old twins girls Charlie and Dolly.

“It’s hard to keep my kids playing volleyball. They’re not interested in it anymore,” he said. “I just have teenage daughters who said yesterday, ‘We’re thinking about quitting.’ (And I said) “Well, what about the last four years of my life driving you everywhere?” How about that?

Hadith It airs weekdays on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm PT, with the final episode scheduled to air on Friday, December 20.

With reporting by Lanai Brody