NXST - Benzinga Buzz: Drew Barrymore Buckles Opts Not To Return — Plus: Method Man Disney & Barbie | Benzinga
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On Sunday, Drew Barrymore announced that she would not move forward with new episodes of her daytime talk show until the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes were resolved.
The decision came after Barrymore's planned return was met with criticism, even though other daytime hosts and shows — "The View," "The Jennifer Hudson Show," "The Talk," "Sherri" and "Karamo" — are set to return.
"Tamron Hall" and "Live With Kelly and Ryan" — neither one governed by the WGA — have also been airing new episodes.
But for some reason, the bubbly Barrymore ended up being a focal point of ire.
Bill Maher, in true cantankerous form, refused to cave. Expect the "Real Time" host to eviscerate the "outraged virtue signalers" when his show returns on Sept. 22.
Many Twitter/X users praised Barrymore's pivot with messages like this:
Good for her but this isn't only a Drew Barrymore issue. There are many personalities who are still running their talk shows. Hope the online outrage makes them also reflect and 'pause' their show.