Fans of The Talk have been well aware of the dramatic dynamics and explosive moments that seem to have taken over the show. The last draw seemed to come with the dramatic exit of Sharon Osbourne, amid allegations of racism. The tension was just too much for her to bear, and when she was fired, Jerry O'Connell quickly stepped in as her replacement on the show. It was immediately apparent that while many people were raving about this change, others were just not as excited and were very vocal about their reservations.
Fans have been quick to take to social media to share their views on this big shift, and a wide range of perspectives have been presented. Here's how the Twitterverse has reacted to the addition of Jerry O'Connell on The Talk...
10 Some Aren't Sure 'The Talk' Is A Man's World
Some fans have been quick to state that The Talk has always been a woman-led show, and they're not ready for a male to join the cast. Sharon's exit is already a very big change, and introducing a man to the panel is proving to be too much for many viewers.
The all-woman component has been one of the foundational elements of the show that many people didn't want to change. Before he even took his seat on the show, many viewers already began to push back on having O'Connell join the team, based on his gender alone.
9 He's Likeable
Other people feel that Jerry is a welcome addition to the team and are excited to experience the new dynamic with the introduction of his energy. There have been a number of fans commenting on Jerry having a very likeable personality, noting the fact that he brings another layer into the conversation which is a very welcome change from the direction that the show was previously moving.
8 There's Lots Of Fan Love
Jerry O'Connell has a huge fan following of his own, and those who adore him will tune in to any project he takes on. The mere fact that he now has a place on The Talk is proving to be hugely exciting news for his followers, who are truly thrilled to be able to tune in to see him on such a regular basis. Many fans are delighted to have this new exposure to his antics and are ready to embrace him in this new role.
7 This Is The Beginning Of The End
Some fans just don't think that bringing Jerry O'Connell to The Talk was a very good move at all. In fact, they're warning that this could be the kiss of death for the program. Many view O'Connell as a person with a flawed track record and predict that his regular appearances on The Talk will surely lead to the ultimate demise of the show and are cautioning producers by telling them that bringing O'Connell along means cancellation will be near.
6 More People Will Now Tune In
On the flip side of the conversation, many viewers of The Talk were getting bored of the same banter and predictable reactions from the current cast. The show had fallen off the radar for many people, who have decided to give it another chance altogether, now that Jerry O'Connell has a place on the panel. His fan base is drawing in a crowd that may not have otherwise tuned into watch The Talk, and for many, this is going to be the reason that they now decide to tune in.
5 Give The Guy A Chance...
Other people have taken to Twitter to express that there is no reason to troll Jerry O'Connell so early on in the game. They feel that viewers should give him a chance to settle in to his new role and execute his new job on a few episodes before he's subjected to scrutiny.
Jerry is thought of as a generally pleasant person who doesn't deserve to be ridiculed for the simple reason that he accepted an opportunity that was presented to him They believe that whether a man, woman, White person, or a person with color accepted this position, ethnicity and gender shouldn't be the deciding factor of their success.
4 His Personality Is A Huge Draw
Every person that takes a seat on the set of The Talk is going to influence the energy on the show in one way or another. The entire concept of talking through topics is to present a variety of different perspectives and personalities, and to many, Jerry O'Connell is a welcome addition. His personality has been described as being "real" and "down to earth," making his contributions more organically accepted by many viewers. His fans are excited to see how his individuality and mannerisms affect the overall energy on the show.
3 He Changed The Dynamic For The Better
It's hard to deny that there has been a lot of tension between the ladies on the panel of The Talk lately. There have been more than a few explosive exchanges, and it seems that many of the personalities clashed in a very big way. That led to a lot of negativity, and it affected the overall tone that the show took. Many people are delighted to see Jerry's infectiously happy energy have a positive impact on his every aspect of the show.
2 Finally, A Man's View
A large number of fans are very happy to have a male weigh in to the conversations that ignite this program. They manner in which Jerry lends his perspective is both refreshing, and very much a welcome change. Fans are happy to see another layer added to texturize the way they view the show, and the opinion of a male is a welcome treat to viewers that think it's time to balance the gender perspective on the show.
1 Jerry Deserves This
With all the back and forth on how viewers feel about having Jerry O'Connell join the cast of The Talk, it seems one, very important perspective has been overlooked... Jerry's. Some viewers have been kind enough to reach out to Jerry to congratulate him on his new contract and are recognizing the fact that he deserves to pursue this new opportunity. They view this as a huge achievement for the actor and are quick to recognize that he deserves praise for being trusted and "liked" enough to be appointed to this new position on the show.