“The Talk” has found its new showrunner.
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 “The Late Late Show” executive producer Rob Crabbe will step up as showrunner for Season 14.
“I’ve loved my experience working with CBS these past eight years, and am thrilled and honored that George, Amy and David have trusted me with their signature daytime talk show,” Crabbe said in a statement obtained by TheWrap. “I’m excited by the opportunity to help bring some joy and thoughtful conversation to viewers with these five incredibly talented hosts.”
Crabbe, a multi-Emmy Award winner for his years-long television work (most recently on “The Late Late Show With James Corden” since 2015), Crabbe previously served as a supervising producer on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,” as well as supervising 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 Crabbe’s new position at “The Talk,” CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach and CBS Studios 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. 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’ No. 1 daytime lineup.”
Now in its 13th season, which is paused due to the WGA strike, “The Talk” is hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O’Connell, Natalie Morales and Sheryl Underwood.
Deadline first reported the news.
