Julie Chen takes the break from the conversation as the co-hosts react to the resignation of Les Moonves

This is a conversation the ladies of The speech did not expect to have.

While a new CBS talk show season was starting today, a co-host was missing from the table.

"I take a few days off from The speech to be with my family " Julie Chen shared in a statement to E! New. "I'll be back soon and see you on Thursday night Big Brother. "

In the end, his colleagues, including Sara Gilbert, Eve, Sheryl Underwood and Sharon Osbourne could not help answering the news that Julie's husband The Moonves resigned as CEO of CBS amid allegations of sexual harassment. He calls them "false allegations".

"Whatever kind of hardship I've had in the past eight years, Julie has always been there for me," Sharon said. "It's very embarrassing and upsetting to have to talk about her husband.We think it's right."

She continued: "I was asked a few months ago to make a declaration support Leslie. I felt that I was as diplomatic as possible with the statement I made. But after seven other women have gone out, the stories are so similar, the scheme is so similar, but for me, the man was found guilty of no crime, but obviously the Man has a problem. "

On Sunday night, Les issued a statement in which he confirmed his resignation from CBS. The decision came the same day as Ronan Farrow published a talk in New Yorker, which described allegations of misconduct by six other women.

"Deceptive allegations made decades ago are now being brought against me and are not compatible with who I am, effective immediately, I will no longer be President and CEO of CBS," he said. "I am deeply saddened to leave the company.I wish only the best for the organization, the new board of directors and all its employees."

During the all-new episode of today, many co-organizers have expressed their support for Julie, who has been married to Les since 2004.

"Julie is our friend, it's our ninth season and we've been together from the beginning, I love her, I always support her," Sara said. "However, it's an important moment in our culture and the fact that it touches home does not change this story.All women's stories are important and the stories of these women are important." C & # 39; is very serious and appropriate actions must be taken. I am happy when women are heard because they have not been heard for a long time. "

Eve added, "It's ridiculously difficult … I support Julie. I pray for her and I pray for her family and send her strength. It's really very difficult. I hope and pray that we come to a place where we do not have to talk about it anymore. "

As for Sheryl, she became emotional and urged everyone to look inward and "be better people".

"I think it's a blessing of God to be freed from secrets and unleashed lies," she explained. "Women should not have the feeling of having to carry secrets and burdens … I thank God for today that this is open."