Sara Gilbert Exits The Talk!

Sara Gilbert leaves The Talk.

Another big shocker in the junk food media. The creator and executive producer of The Talk announces her departure. CBS confirms that Sara Gilbert is leaving the longtime talk show.

It brought co-executive producer and co-host Sharon Osbourne to tears.

After nine seasons, Gilbert decided to exit the show to focus on her sitcom The Conners and other sitcoms.

“This is something I have been struggling with for a while and going back and forth. But I’ve decided it’s time for me to leave the show,” Gilbert said Tuesday.

“I obviously love it here and this was extremely difficult,” Gilbert added.

Her departure comes just a few weeks after ABC announced that the "Roseanne" spinoff series, "The Conners" – which she stars in and executive produces – received a second season order. Gilbert said her “life was slightly out of balance.”

She said that she will continue to assist the show at some point.

“I will come back, I will guest co-host — you’re not going to get rid of me, I’ll be around,” she promised the audience.

“Sara’s passionate vision for a forum in which women on camera and off could celebrate mutual support, emotional growth, and everyday achievements was a driving force behind bringing 'The Talk' to air in 2010 as CBS’ first daytime talk show," said Angelica McDaniel, executive vice president of daytime programs in a statement. "Her authenticity, compassion, quick wit and drive to succeed led to 9 successful seasons of 'The Talk,' garnering numerous daytime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Show and Outstanding Host."

“We are thankful that Sara inspired us from the beginning and wish her all the happiness and success on her new journey. She will always be family and, as you know, family can always come by for a 'Talk,'" she added.

Former co-host Julie Chen exited in the fall in the midst of her husband's, CBS CEO Les Moonves, alleged sexual harassment scandal. She was replaced by Carrie Ann Inaba.