After a week of backlash over filming a new episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show” amid the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strike, host Drew Barrymore has decided to halt production of her show until the protests are over.
The actress and talk show host recently announced her decision on Instagram and many people shared their support in the comments section.
Drew Barrymore Announces She’s Putting Her Shows On Hold Until The Strike Ends
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After announcing on social media a week ago that he would in fact be filming a new episode of his show during the strike, many took to the comments section of his post to share their dismay at his decision. Barrymore later issued an apology and an explanation of her “why” but after more backlash, took the post down. And now a week after his first announcement, he’s changed his mind about filming in the middle of the strike.
“I have listened to everyone, and I have decided to pause the premiere of the show until the protests are over. I have no words to express my deepest apologies to anyone I hurt and, of course, to our incredible team who worked on the show and made it what it is today,” he wrote in the caption and on the shared photo. on Instagram.
“We are really trying to find a way forward. And I really hope for an industry-wide solution soon.”
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Many followers shared their thoughts on her original decision and her change of heart in the comments section.
“I know you have good intentions to take care of your other employees, but I think this is the right move. This will help everyone overall when they finally give up. I am proud of you! I know this is a very difficult decision,” wrote one.
Another added, “All of this could have been avoided if you had prepared creatively from the beginning, your poor decision has created a ripple effect with other shows now looking for ways to sidestep the strike and it is certainly damaging to your brand. Glad you are reaching this realization now but it is costing you.”
A fan shared why her decision to put the show on hiatus was right for everyone.
“This is certainly the right choice on MANY levels. You grew up in this industry. You KNOW how important it is to stand in solidarity with writers until the strike is over. Your presentation won’t last long if you go ahead with the prime. This is definitely the best way to do what’s best for writers and everyone in the industry going forward. STRENGTH IN NUMBERS! ??”
Drew Barrymore Apologizes And Explains Why She Decided To Start The New Season Despite The Strike
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Days before this new announcement to stop filming the show, Barrymore released a video apology on Instagram. The video was taken down shortly after he shared it as more reactions flooded the comments section.
“I don’t know what to say because sometimes when things are so difficult, it’s hard to make decisions from that place so all I can say is that I want to accept responsibility. And no, I don’t have a PR machine behind this,” he explained.
“My decision to come back to the show, I don’t want to hide behind people, so I won’t, and I won’t gloss over this with bells and whistles and publicity and corporate rhetoric. I’m just going to stand out there and accept and take responsibility.”
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He went on to explain how he didn’t expect the attention he received for his decision to film new episodes during the strike and said, “this is bigger than me.”
“I want to do this because like I said, this is bigger than me and there are other people’s jobs online. And since launching live in a pandemic, I just want to make a show that’s there for people in a sensitive time,” he continued.
“And I weighed the scales and I thought, if we can continue during the global pandemic, and everything the world has been through until 2020, why would this put us off? So, I just want to put one foot in front of the other and put on a show that’s right for the people, regardless of anything else that’s going on in the world because that’s when I think we all need something that wants to be there, to be very realistic in very realistic time. So that’s my reason.”
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