Tyra Banks Announces End of Talk Show

By PopEater Staff Posted Dec 28th 2009 10:10AM

First Oprah, and now this?!? Tyra Banks has decided to end her oft-zany but always entertaining talker, 'The Tyra Show,' next year. The supermodel-turned-TV multitask-er (she also helms 'America's Next Top Model' and 'True Beauty') revealed the sad news in a statement to PEOPLE.

"This will be the last season of The Tyra Show," Banks said. "I've been loving having fun, coming into your living rooms, bedrooms, hair salons for the past 5 years." Check out some of our favorite Tyra moments -- You Get Vaseline!!! and Kiss My Fat Ass!!! included -- after the jump.

Kiss My Fat Ass!!!

Cookie Monster Grabs Said Ass

You Get Vaseline!!!

Taking It Off

Tyra's Real Hair

Porcupine Scare

Videos: Tyra's Craziest Moments

After the last 'Tyra' airs in the spring, Banks will focus her attention on the launch of Bankable Studios, a production company that aims to get positive images of women to the big screen.

"My next huge steps will allow me to reach more women and young girls to help us all feel as fierce as we truly are," Banks said.

Women's issues have been the central focus of 'Tyra' since it's inception, as you may have noticed with all the episodes dedicated to cellulite and hair.

'Tyra' has been both a commercial and critical triumph for Banks, with the star winning two Daytime Emmys during the show's tenure.

Banks follows in the footsteps of Oprah Winfrey, who announced in November she was ending her highly influential talk show in 2011. An industry insider tells PEOPLE that Banks gathered strength from Winfrey's decision.

"With Oprah's big announcement this year, I think that gave Tyra the confidence to get out there and follow her longtime dream of film producing."

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Tyra Banks Snapshots

Tyra Banks gets wicked fierce at a Women of the Year event for Glamour magazine, Nov. 9 in NYC. See more pics of super supermodel >>

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16: Television personality Tyra Banks visits the "It's On With Alexa Chung" taping at the MTV Studios on November 16, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tyra Banks

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 09: Honoree/tennis player Serena Williams (L) and TV personality/model Tyra Banks attend the The 2009 Women of the Year hosted by Glamour Magazine at Carnegie Hall on November 9, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Glamour Magazine) *** Local Caption *** Serena Williams;Tyra Banks

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 09: TV personality/model Tyra Banks attends the The 2009 Women of the Year hosted by Glamour Magazine at Carnegie Hall on November 9, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Glamour Magazine) *** Local Caption *** Tyra Banks

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Comments

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Monday 28 December

By Jocko

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First Opie, now Bank-head. Maybe 2009 wasn't that bad a year after all???? And yet,,Seinfeld gets the credit for a show "about nothing"???? Add these 2 women to the list. lollllllll

By odnkill1

we need The Mike Tyson Show

By DELNICE

another crap flushed. Good riddnace. maybe now we have gotten rid of Oppsrah and now Tired Duh. Ameircian tv will now be more to dealing with reality and build on goodness

By Rob

Thank God for SMALL Favors. I ain't buyin the crap she's shovelin. Banks is a LEGEND .......... IN HER OWN MIND!

By StaceyB.

Oh Phil,and I bet you think you will make it to heaven one day in the midst of your bigotry... So sad to see that you are so pathetic and jealous. Go back to school, or try a new job. Jesus will heal your evil heart, only if you truly want to change.

Tyra you are one intelligent, hardworking, and empathetic female. God has some very big things planned for you ahead.

By mrgmorgan56

As with all celebrity talk shows...and celebrities in gemeral, they continually prove how inane and idiotic they are. They talk and talk and talk and say absolutely nothing of worth. There is an old saying, "A wise man has something to say, a fool just says something".

By Sharon

Get off the air for good..........can't stand her..judgemental and racist............................

By Bang

Everybody has there opinion, however If you can not say something nice about people, keep your no count mouth shut. People see you as you are. A no-count person

By Jack

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Now if she would only take Ellen the degenerate with her

By beckyyz1

Joel Mchale must be VERY happy.

By donna

tyra has the UGLIEST legs of anyone who's ever been photographed. how in the world was she ever a super-model with those table legs and fat ass. take off the make-up and the hair and she could be anyone's cleaning lady. boy, has she gotten lucky in her life.

By fred

I have been a fan for years. I really hope Tyra will continue, to entertain us, And best of luck to her.

By edars87

good riddance to another chimpanzee show, now if oprah would huury up and leave.

By itsjustme

Hey!! Maybe Charlie Sheen can do a talk show about what jail is like!!!! Especially during the holidays!

By Nick Mayor

I was reluctant to watch her show but Tyra raises real issues and the show tackles many serious subjects tastefully and thoughtfully. She will be missed.

Racist? I doubt you have ever watched The Tyra Banks Show. It is quite the opposite but you angry white people don't care to deal with any reality. I bet you would be the type to watch Sarah Palin, the type who are too stupid to figure out how to work a remote control.

Wednesday 30 December

By kimmy

Tyra your show was one of my favorite talk shows. Their will be no other like yours. You kept it real showing people the real you. But i will be watching you on Next Top Model! Love You Girl!!!! Work It Girl!!!!!
P.S Forget what the hatta talkn about!!!!!!!

Tuesday 29 December

By Melanie

So sorry to hear that this show is ending. I for one think that Tyra is a great inspiration to young girls. I am so glad that my 14 year old daughter was watching the show the day Tyra talked about never consuming alcohol because she looks up to her. She is a genuine person and I don't find anything phony about her at all. Good luck with your next step Tyra.

Friday 08 January

By IRINA

wow hello u are one inspirering lady ur self..
i never knew the tyra show was gonna end?
why is it ending?
what happened
she is the best i never knew something happened?>
goshh she is my role model and my hero..
its supper sad ..
please email me back..

By Bob

Tyra Who? Sorry, never watch trash tv.

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