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The co-host had been absent from the CBS daytime talk show since her husband, former CBS CEO Leslie Moonves, resigned from the network after facing multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.

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00:00Right now, I need to spend more time at home with my husband and our young son, so I've

00:06decided to leave the talk.

00:09It's official, Julie Chen is leaving the talk.

00:11This news comes after her husband and former CBS CEO Les Moonves resigned as he was facing

00:17numerous sexual misconduct claims.

00:20Chen announced her departure via a pre-taped video at the end of Tuesday's show.

00:24The message was recorded from the set of Big Brother, which Chen also hosts.

00:28After revealing she was leaving the talk to spend more time at home with her family,

00:33Chen appeared choked up as she thanked those who work behind the scenes of the CBS show.

00:37To everyone behind the scenes, I send you my love.

00:42I will miss you all very, very much.

00:45Chen also gave a special shout out to each of her fellow co-hosts.

00:48She handed her message by telling the ladies how proud she is to call them her friends.

00:52And I know this show and the sisterhood it stands for will live on for many, many, many

00:58more years to come.

00:59However, Chen did not address the allegations against her husband in the video.

01:03After the clip ended, co-host Sheryl Underwood was seen wiping away tears.

01:08And guest host Carrie Ann Inaba, who Chen said she thought should replace her on the show,

01:12also looked emotional.

01:14In closing, Sarah Gilbert said,

01:15CBS released a statement about Chen's departure, saying in part that they

01:20Chen is expected to continue to host Big Brother, which is about to wrap up its 20th season.

01:29For more on this story and to watch Julie Chen's full video message, head to THR.com.

01:34Until next time, for The Hollywood Reporter News, I'm Tiffany Taylor.

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