Last night in Chicago, all eyes and cameras were supposed to be on the premiere of The Twilight Saga: New moon. However, Oprah instantly snagged all attention after it was released that her show will soon be coming to an end.

This morning, a mournful Oprah announced that her show will come to a close in 2011, saying, “after much prayer and months of careful thought, I have decided that next season,” her 25th, “will be the last season of the Oprah Winfrey Show.”

Oprah admitted that in September of 1986, she was “beyond excited” when her show was first nationally televised. Yet, “I never would have imagined the yellow brick road of blessings” that the popular show has brought her. Now, a multibillionaire, Oprah’s holdings also include a magazine and an upcoming cable network.

Tearfully, Oprah announced to her audience, “you have enriched my life beyond all measure.”

“You have all invited me into your lives,” she continued. “We’ve grown together. I want you all to know that my relationship with you is one that I hold very dear. Your trust in me, your sharing your precious time with me . . . has brought me the greatest joy that I have ever known.”

And to put all rumors and speculations aside, Oprah explained why she’s made this momentous decision.

“25 years feels right in my bones and my spirit. It’s the perfect number, the exact right time.”

With a final promise that her concluding season will “knock your socks off,” she exclaimed, “the countdown to the end of the Oprah Winfrey Show starts now. I am going to soak up every beautiful, joyful moment with you.”

Well this really does mark the end of an era. Oprah, we truly will cherish and enjoy every last episode.

This entry was posted on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 11:48 am
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