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When Chen left after so long on “The Talk,” it took viewers by surprise.

Now, Chen has revealed that there was much more to the story than meets the eye.

Julie Chen at red carpet event

This came just days prior to Chen leaving “The Talk.”

Her abrupt exit felt off to fans, and those fans may have been right on the nose.

Unbeknownst to viewers at the time, Chen’s sudden departure wasn’t just for family reasons.

The original cohosts of The Talk at CBS premiere

“That was a hard time,” she admitted in the interview.

“I felt stabbed in the back.

“What I hope people get is what I got out of starting a personal relationship with God.

And I want everyone to have that because once I started that, I found peace.

But most of all, I found hope.”

Chen revealed that it was her Christian faith that helped her become the best version of herself.