Top 50 Shocking Talk Show Scandals
VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
From explosive feuds and toxic workplaces to career-ending controversies and real-life tragedies, talk show TV has had its fair share of jaw-dropping moments. Join us as we count down the most shocking scandals to rock famous talk shows and the hosts behind them! Our countdown includes Matt Lauer's misconduct allegations, the Conan O'Brien vs. Jay Leno war, David Letterman's blackmail scandal, Ellen DeGeneres' toxic workplace allegations, the infamous Geraldo brawl, Jimmy Fallon's toxic workplace apology, Megyn Kelly's blackface comments, and the tragic story behind "The Jenny Jones Show" and more! Which meltdown left you speechless? Let us know in the comments!
- #50: Jimmy Kimmel Temporarily Pulled Off-Air
- #49: Kerry Katona's On-Air Struggle
- #48: Crispin Glover Nearly Kicks David Letterman
- #47: Bobcat Goldthwait Sets Fire on "The Tonight Show"
- #46: Aziz Ansari Calls Out CBS…on CBS
- #45: Julie Chen Moonves Exits "The Talk"
- #44: Steve Harvey's Leaked Memos
- #43: Jimmy Kimmel Upsets China
- #42: Rosie O'Donnell & Tom Selleck's Verbal Sparring
- #41: Mariah Carey's Awkward Pregnancy Reveal
- #40: "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Cancelled
- #39: Jim Everett Erupts at Jim Rome
- #38: Jimmy Fallon's Toxic Workplace Apology
- #37: The Fall of Phillip Schofield
- #36: Hulk Hogan Chokes Out Richard Belzer
- #35: Andy Dick Gets Escorted Off the Set
- #34: Michael Strahan's Exit Drama
- #33: Don Imus' Racist and Misogynistic Comments
- #32: Jimmy Fallon Gets Cozy with Donald Trump
- #31: A "Jerry Springer" Guest is Killed
- #30: Russell Brand & Jonathan Ross's Cruel Joke
- #29: Sharon Osbourne Defends Piers Morgan
- #28: Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes For Using Blackface
- #27: James Corden's Ban
- #26: Bill Maher Uses A Racial Slur
- #25: Series of Wendy Williams Controversies
- #24: The Affair of Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes
- #23: The Cancellation of "Donahue"
- #22: Megyn Kelly's Blackface Comments
- #21: "The Jeremy Kyle Show" Cancellation
- #20: Whoopi Goldberg Defends Bill Cosby
- #19: Morton Downey Jr.'s $40 Million Lawsuit
- #18: Ellen DeGeneres' Toxic Workplace Allegations
- #17: Rosie Perez & Kelly Osbourne on "The View"
- #16: Star Jones' Sudden Departure
- #15: Sharon Osbourne's View of "The View"
- #14: Ann Curry's Controversial Dismissal
- #13: The Infamous "Geraldo" Brawl
- #12: Bryant Gumbel's Scathing Memo
- #11: Pat O'Brien's Lewd Voicemails
- #10: "Dr. Phil" Drug Scandal
- #9: Rosie O'Donnell vs. Elisabeth Hasselbeck
- #8: Alec Baldwin's Offensive Remarks
- #7: Maury Povich's Harassment Lawsuit
- #6: Billy Bush Fired From "Today"
- #5: Blackmail Attempt Against David Letterman
- #4: Oprah Winfrey vs. James Frey
- #3: Conan O'Brien vs. Jay Leno
- #2: Matt Lauer's Misconduct Allegations
- #1: Jenny Jones' Guest Loses His Life
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