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Another Daytime Exit: 'Sherri,' Hosted By Sherri Shepherd ...
Debmar-Mercury cites changing daytime TV trends for ending Sherri Shepherd's show after four seasons despite strong creative momentum, with 2025-2026 clearance across major U.S. stations.
- Debmar-Mercury announced Monday that it is canceling Sherri after four seasons, with production on Season 4 continuing and final episodes slated to air this fall.
- Debmar-Mercury co-presidents Ira Bernstein and Mort Marcus said the decision was driven by the evolving daytime television landscape, `Bernstein and Marcus said`, citing pay-TV declines, advertising pressures, and competition from video podcasts on platforms like YouTube.
- Award wins and station clearances demonstrate the show's industry traction, with Shepherd winning outstanding host in 2024 and the series winning outstanding talk series in 2025, cleared through 2025-2026 on Fox TV Stations, Nexstar, Hearst, Sinclair, Gray, Tegna and Sunbeam.
- The announcement came hours after NBCUniversal confirmed The Kelly Clarkson Show's end, leaving The Drew Barrymore Show and The Jennifer Hudson Show as the two remaining syndicated daytime talkers.
- Amid the shift, Debmar-Mercury said it will explore other platforms for Sherri, though it is unclear which platforms or whether the show would retain its format.
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Network CANCELS Sherri Shepherd's Talk Show After Four Years
Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show, Sherri, is preparing to sign off after four seasons on the air. Producer Debmar Mercury confirmed the news on Monday, noting that the current season will finish production and air its final episodes this fall. The announcement comes just days after The Kelly Clarkson Show also revealed plans to conclude in 2026. In a joint statement, Debmar Mercury co-presidents Ira Bernstein and Mort Marcus said the decision…
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