Jacob Ant
In a significant turn of events, Drew Barrymore has opted to temporarily halt her eponymous talk show in response to the ongoing writers’ strike. Initially, Barrymore had intended to continue the show’s production without its writing team, and she had planned to refrain from discussing any projects affected by the strike.
However, in light of a barrage of criticism, she issued an apology and revealed the show’s impending hiatus through an Instagram post.
Barrymore expressed deep regret for any distress her actions may have caused and extended heartfelt gratitude to her dedicated team for their unwavering efforts on the show. A spokesperson representing The Drew Barrymore Show lent support to her decision, acknowledging the intricate challenges entailed.
The show had already been off the air due to the strike, and a spokesperson from the Writers Guild pointed out that it had regrettably chosen to resume production without the involvement of its writers. The Guild further cautioned that they would picket any program that persisted in producing episodes during the strike.
This incident triggered a change of heart for some loyal fans, including individuals like Dominic Turiczek and Cassidy Carter, who were asked to leave a live taping of the show for donning Writers Guild on Strike pins. Carter conveyed her disappointment regarding the entire episode, noting that it had altered her perception of Barrymore and the program.
In a related development, CBS’s The Talk has also made the decision to postpone its season premiere, originally scheduled for September 18, until a resolution is reached in the writers strike.
