Drew Barrymore's Talk Show Renewed, Despite Online Criticism

0:00You're listening to entertainment and celebrity news today, power by the Daily News Now. Drew Barrymore's daytime talk show just got renewed for two more seasons, keeping it on air through 2028. The 51-year-old host and executive producer will continue with season 7 and 8, thanks to CBS Media Ventures. Launched in 2020, the New York-based series is averaging 1.6 million viewers this season. It's best run yet. CBS stations in big markets like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago are on board, along with groups like Nextar and Sinclair. The show is expanding digitally, too, with longer guest interviews on YouTube alongside the usual broadcasts. Online, though, Barrymore is catching heat from trolls who say no one wants more of her touchy-filly chats, celebrity praisefests, or wellness. The backlash spiked right after the renewal news, with some questioning why it's extending when daytime TV is shrinking overall. This comes amid big changes in the industry.

1:00Shows like the late show was theme co-bearer end in May, while the Kelly Carkson show and Sherry wrap up by year's end. Jennifer Hudson's program is one of the few others getting more seasons. Barrymore calls it a space for real connections across platforms, and her team praises her authentic style for shaking up the format. The renewal locks in her spot as a daytime standout moving forward. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. Headphones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.