It has been in the grapevines for a while. Oprah is said to be leaving Chicago. The big announcement is expected to be made on her show today. But a statement from Oprah’s company, Harpo, has already been released. Tim Bennet’s memo to its TV network affiliates reads:

“Oprah will announce live on The Oprah Winfrey Show that she has decided to end what is arguably one of the most popular, influential and enduring programs in television history. The sun will set on the Oprah show as its 25th season draws to a close on September 9, 2011.

Before she speaks to her loyal viewers, we wanted to share her decision first with you – our valued partners for more than two decades… Share this news this evening with your colleagues and viewers.

Oprah’s personal comments about this on tomorrow’s live show will mark a historic television moment that we will all be talking about for years to come.”"

There are unconfirmed news that Oprah will be moving to California when her show ends.

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