The Talk Season 8 Episode 157 5/8/2018
- May 8, 2018
The Talk is a daytime talk show featuring a panel of female co-hosts who discuss current events, pop culture, and personal experiences. The show is known for its candid and lively discussions, as well as its celebrity guest interviews.
In episode 157 of the eighth season, which aired on May 8th, 2018, the co-hosts tackled a variety of topics. The show opened with a discussion of the recent Met Gala, an annual fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City. The co-hosts shared their thoughts on the fashion choices of various celebrities, including Rihanna's glittery papal mitre and co-host Sara Gilbert's unusual outfit, which she described as "sister-wife meets Japanese ninja."
The next segment of the show featured a discussion of the royal wedding, which was set to take place on May 19th. The co-hosts speculated about the dress, the guest list, and the various other details of the highly-anticipated event. Co-host Sharon Osbourne, who is originally from the UK, shared some insights into the royal family and the traditions surrounding weddings in England.
Following this, the co-hosts discussed the trending topic of the moment: Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran nuclear deal. The panel shared their opinions on the political and economic implications of the decision, as well as the potential impact it could have on international relations and the future of nuclear arms control.
The final segment of the show featured a guest interview with actress and comedian Lilly Singh, known for her popular YouTube channel and her book How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life. Singh discussed her experience as a South Asian woman in the entertainment industry, as well as her advocacy for mental health awareness and her upcoming role in the HBO film adaptation of the book Fahrenheit 451.
Throughout the episode, the co-hosts also engaged in various other segments, including sharing personal anecdotes, playing games, and answering questions from the audience. The overall tone of the episode was fun and lighthearted, with plenty of laughter and good-natured banter between the co-hosts.