“When I got to college and started playing football, I didn’t watch as often.

Before I knew it, I had an offer!

I was so nervous coming on.

Akbar Gbajabiamila

I was walking into their space.

This was the holy grail for me when it comes to dramatic television.

I didn’t want to mess it up.

Akbar Gbajabiamila

The whole time I was on set I was thinking, ‘This is the wildest thing ever!'”

“Are we talking about getting him back in and like a regular?”

“The Talk” co-hostNatalie Moralessaid of Gbajabiamila’s latest acting gig, perSoap Opera web connection.

“It is an absolute honor to be joining ‘The Talk’ as a host!”

Gbajabiamila toldDeadlineat the time.

“I am so excited for this new generation of such a long-standing establishment.

Since he joined the show in its fifth season, Gbajabiamila has been a beloved host of the show.

Gbajabiamila eventually retired from professional football in 2008.