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Julie Chen absent on The Talk premiere, says 'she will be back soon'

Julie Chen's absense came after her husband, CBS Chairman and CEO Les Moonves had to leave the network following sexual assault allegations by multiple women

Monday was a big day for 'The Talk', the CBS show that discusses current events, pop culture, contemporary issues, in addition to interviews with celebrities and newsmakers. It was the premiere of its ninth season, after a successful run since 2010. While everyone else present on set looked happy, host Julie Chen was missing. 

Chen's absence could be because of a recent incident with her husband CBS Chairman and CEO Les Moonves. CBS announced on Sunday that Moonves was no longer a part of CBS after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. The couple tied the knot in 2004 and also have an eight-year-old son together named Charlie.