With Kelly Clarkson stepping aside from her daytime entertainment program and Sherri Shepherd’s syndicated program now concluded, there has been much discussion over who will take the mantle as the leading host of talk TV.
Could Drew Barrymore, whose program was trimmed to 30 minutes to much success, be the new Queen?
It’s possible, as The Drew Barrymore Show has been renewed for not only a seventh season but also an eighth season by stations owned by Paramount Global, Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair.
Additionally, the show has earned “significant time period upgrades in seven of the top 40 markets” as the actress who has been a household name since the 1982 release of E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial earns a two-season renewal taking her daytime program through 2028.
Produced and distributed by CBS Media Ventures, CBS Stations anchor the show in major markets, including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. With the 2026-2027 season, The Drew Barrymore Show will move to “upgraded” time slots in Seattle, Minneapolis, Cleveland, Charlotte, Baltimore, Kansas City and Cincinnati.
“What matters most to us is our viewers and the people that come here,” Barrymore said. “This show began as a space for intimate conversation, and we’re continuing to plant our flag as a truly multiplatform experience. We live in a world where people discover content in so many different ways, and from the very start in 2020, our mission was to break the mold rather than conform to the traditional daytime landscape. I hold myself accountable to staying savvy about how and where this show is seen – feeding every corner that counts, while daring to just be myself and figure out life with others. My curiosity about people is what fuels me. I’m so excited to continue as I see this endeavor as an opportunity and a gift. Our show family is deeply grateful for the support of CBS and George Cheeks, who all helped us get here.”
