Julie Chen will remain host to "Big Brother"

EXCLUSIVE

Julie Chen will remain the host of "Big Brother" because CBS will not ask her to go there and she wants to stay … TMZ has learned.

CBS insiders tell TMZ that the network does not want to punish Julie for her husband The Moonves& # 39; alleged misdeeds, so she will finish the current season and the plan is for her to come back, with a great FI. The FI brings the show back for another season. The notes are always good and the important demos are strong, so the renewal is anything but certain.

As to whether Julie wants to come back … the answer is YES. Sources related to Julie say to TMZ, she will absolutely finish the season and wants to come back for the seasons to come.

Julie announced on Tuesday she was leaving "The Talk". Our sources say that was her decision – CBS did NOT put pressure on her to leave.

It makes sense that Julie opted for "BB" rather than "The Talk" for two reasons. First, the "BB" shooting schedule is less demanding than "The Talk", which gives her more time to spend with her husband and son.

Perhaps more importantly … "The Talk" is a topical show, and sexual harassment is a staple, which would make the conversation uncomfortable. "Big Brother" is more scripted and does not become so personal.

Short story … she returns to "Big Bro".