Last 'Oprah' to air May 25

CHICAGO, March 25 (UPI) -- Harpo Productions says the final edition of the U.S. chat series "The Oprah Winfrey Show" will air in May.

Winfrey announced in 2009 that the show's 2010-11 season, its 25th, would be its last. She recently established her own cable television network and is wrapping up her show to concentrate on it.

The Hollywood Reporter said her production company confirmed Friday the "Oprah" finale will be May 25.

Winfrey previously told the entertainment industry trade newspaper the Harpo team, including President Sheri Salata, would be planning the last two episodes of her show.

"I'm allowing for Sheri and the team to plan two days of full surprises," Winfrey said. "I've given up control for the last two days. It's a lot to relinquish. I had to pray on that ... and get a guarantee from Sheri there would be no strippers or dancing people coming out of shells."