Leah Remini is not just an incredibly talented actress and outspoken former Scientologist—she's also a woman with a story to tell. If there’s one question her fans have been asking over the years, it’s why she left the hit daytime talk show, The Talk. Now, let’s dive into her journey, and what really went down behind the scenes.
When The Talk first premiered in 2010, Leah Remini quickly became a fan favorite. But after just one season, viewers were shocked to learn she wouldn’t be returning to the show. Back in August 2011, Leah took to Twitter to break the news herself. "It is official: I am sorry to say that I have NOT been asked back on the show," she wrote. "Sorry to my fans. You worked so hard! I adore you guys." Her heartfelt message didn’t stop there. "I want to thank you all for the fight you have put up," she added. "Man! You guys are awesome! It warms my heart to know you were there for me." It was clear that Leah appreciated her supporters, even if things didn’t work out as planned.
The original cast of The Talk in 2010.
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What Really Happened?
Leah, who’s now 47, has been candid about her departure from the show, even admitting that her outspoken nature might have played a role in her exit. In a 2015 interview with Howard Stern, she opened up about her time on the show. "I think it’s because I wasn’t my best self there," she confessed. "I don’t know how to conduct myself because I couldn’t subscribe to a certain way of doing things." Leah went on to explain that in her experience, success in the entertainment industry often comes down to knowing when to stay quiet. "The point is, most smart people in this business shut their mouths," she said. "If I wanted to be in this kind of show, I need to shut my mouth and do what my bosses tell me to do. I can’t do that. That [was] maybe not a good fit in that way." It’s clear that Leah values authenticity over conformity, and that’s something we can all respect.
The Feud With Sharon Osbourne
Of course, no conversation about Leah’s time on The Talk is complete without mentioning her highly-publicized feud with co-host Sharon Osbourne. At the same time Leah was let go, her fellow co-host Holly Robinson Peete was also fired. Shortly after their departures, Leah couldn’t help but speculate that Sharon had a hand in their firing. In a series of tweets in 2012, Leah accused Sharon of thinking she and Holly were "ghetto," unfunny, awkward, and out of their depth. "She has the power that was given to her," Leah wrote at the time. Sharon, however, quickly shot back, denying any involvement in Leah’s departure. "In response to Leah Remini’s continuous comments that I had her fired from The Talk, let me just go on the record to say I had absolutely nothing to do with her departure from the show," Sharon tweeted. "Leah knows that I have never been in the position to hire or fire anyone on the show. That being said, my only wish is that Leah would just stop all this negative, unprofessional, and childish behavior. It’s been seven months… it’s time to move on."
Leah’s Perspective Today
Fast-forward to 2015, and Leah admitted that she no longer harbors any ill will toward Sharon. In her chat with Howard Stern, she explained, "I don’t really know what Sharon felt, all I know and all Holly [Robinson Peete] knows is we thought we were friends. That’s all. And in my world, if I call you a friend and you call me a friend, I do expect a lot from you." It seems Leah has come to terms with the situation and is focused on moving forward.
No Regrets
Despite her short stint on The Talk, Leah has no regrets. In fact, she sees the experience as a learning opportunity. "I did it and I was like, 'Oh this is how you have to do it—you have to be nice to people, you have to go by their schedule, you have to talk about what they want to talk about,'" she reflected. "I didn’t want to do that. I would do another talk show if it was the way that I wanted to do it. Like, you can’t tell me what we’re talking about, and I want to hear real stuff." Today, Leah is thriving in her career, starring in the upcoming Season 2 of Kevin Can Wait alongside her former The King of Queens co-star, Kevin James. Her determination and authenticity continue to inspire fans around the world.
