Julie Chen is leaving 'The Talk' following husband Les Moonves' departure from CBS

Julie Chen is reportedly leaving CBS' The Talk, just a week after her husband Les Moonves stepped down as head of the company following multiple sexual harassment and assault allegations.

According to CNN, two sources close to Chen said she will be leaving the panel chat show "effective immediately." 

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The panelist, who took time off from the show immediately following the allegations, will make the announcement in a pre-recorded message to air on Tuesday's episode. 

"She has decided that her main focus needs to be clearing her husband’s name from accusations made 25-30 years ago and tending to her son," a source told CNN.  Read more...

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