Jerry O’Connell has officially been named a permanent co-host on “The Talk” (viaET).

The big announcement was made on Wednesday when O’Connell was revealed as the newest member of the panel.

“It’s really exciting.

Jerry O’Connell attends a fashion show in 2020.

First of all, I want to say, you ladies have been so welcoming to me.

“And here we are.

And we’re going to have a lot of fun, we really are.”

Jerry O’Connell speaks at an event.

O’Connell he has filled in on “The Talk” in the past.

He’s also previously guest-hosted “The Wendy Williams Show.”

I’ve done it temporarily here and there.

But I like to have a good time.

I am so excited to share that with you, ladies, and also with everybody watching.

We’re going to have a good time.”

However, fans may not be as happy about O’Connell’s new role on the talk show.

While viewers seem divided about the news, O’Connell himself reveals that change isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

“It’s an exciting time.

It’s something new.

It’s new and it’s a change.