Steve Harvey has never been one to hide his emotions. Fans of his daytime talk show have seen his genuine, unfiltered reactions time and time again.

Earlier this year, in January, the show’s producers pulled off a touching birthday surprise by reuniting him with a long-lost friend. The emotional moment brought Harvey to tears—something he didn’t try to hold back.

Now, in a new episode airing May 6, Harvey finds himself overwhelmed with emotion once again. This time, it’s while opening up about his late mother.

In a preview clip, Harvey admits how difficult the conversation is for him. “You know, when they asked for me to do this, I said I’d take a shot at it,” he says. “It’s a difficult thing for me.”

His struggle is clear from the start. Tears stream down his face as he gathers his thoughts, determined to push through and honor the woman who shaped his life.

Harvey’s mother passed away 16 years ago, but her influence remains deeply ingrained in him. As he speaks, his voice trembles with raw emotion.

“OK. I can only hope that in everything that she’s taught me—somehow she’s somewhere watching me—I hope that I’ve made her proud of the man that I’ve turned out to be,” he says.

The weight of his words hangs in the air, a heartfelt tribute to the woman who raised him. Harvey’s vulnerability in this moment is both powerful and relatable.

Viewers have come to expect laughter and lighthearted moments from the comedian-turned-host, but this episode promises something deeper—a rare, intimate glimpse into his personal life.

It’s a reminder that even the most charismatic entertainers have moments of profound reflection, and Harvey’s emotional honesty is what makes him so endearing to his audience.