While CBS recently announced that “The Drew Barrymore Show” will return with a new episode on September 18, host Drew Barrymore took to Instagram to explain her stance on the ongoing Guild of America, or WGA, strike.
The talk show host explained in his social media posts that while he pulled out of hosting the MTV Movie & TV Awards a few months ago, he made the decision to continue with the new season of his show because “this is bigger than just me. .”
Drew Barrymore Speaks Out About Her Decision to Cross the Picket Line
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Barrymore addresses the situation and why she decided to return during the strike.
“I made the choice to leave the MTV, film and television awards because I was the host and it had a direct conflict with what the strike was dealing with which was studios, streamers, film and television. It was also the first week of the strike and so I did what I thought it was the right thing at that time to stand in solidarity with the writer,” his Instagram announcement read.
“And to be clear, our talk show actually ended on April 20th so we didn’t have to close the show. However, I also made the choice to come back for the first time in this protest for our show, which may have my name on it but this is more bigger than just me.”
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The “50 First Dates” actress went on to explain why she decided to “take a step forward to start season 4.”
“Our show is built for sensitive times and only works through what the real world is experiencing in real time,” he continued. “I want to be there to provide what writers do well, which is a way to bring us together or help us understand the human experience.”
Shortly after Barrymore shared her announcement, many took to the comments to leave their thoughts. At first glance, the majority of comments were positive, supportive and grateful.
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“DREW’S MOM DO IT AGAIN!” one comment reads.
Another follower shared, “You help keep your staff’s rent paid and food on the table! Good for you! ???”
Another thanked Barrymore by writing, “Thank you for sticking to your morals and beliefs no matter what!”
A fan reminded the talk show host that he was needed during tough times. “We need you on TV Drew…you helped us through the tough times. ???”
WGA Spokesman Speaks Out About Returning “The Drew Barrymore Show” Despite Strike
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Jason Gordon, a spokesman for the WGA, recently spoke with Vanity Fair about “The Drew Barrymore Show” returning to television during the strike.
“’The Drew Barrymore Show’ is a WGA-protected hit television show. It has been off the air since the strike began on May 2, but has now (unfortunately) decided to return without its writer,” he told Vanity Fair. “The union has, and will continue to, picket any great show that continues production throughout the strike period.”
Writers will be present at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, September 11 when audience members will be welcomed into Barrymore’s studio for the taping. Barrymore, her employees and audience members had to cross the WGA picket line to attend the taping.
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What about the show’s celebrity guests? Members of the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) have been on strike since mid-July, but they are allowed to appear on talk shows as long as they do not promote any work distributed, produced, or financed by studios or streaming platforms which is part of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
While it has not been announced which celebrity guests will be on Barrymore’s show this season, it has been reported that her co-host will be returning. Ross Matthews, chef Pilar Valdes, sustainable lifestyle expert Danny Seo, interior designer Mikel Welch will return, as well as some new additions to the show including celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton.
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There’s also a new segment focusing on women’s health titled, “Care Everywhere.” Founder of Barrymore and The Menopause Bootcamp Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz will answer questions that people may be too embarrassed to discuss with their doctor.
The first episode of season 4 of “The Drew Barrymore Show” aired on CBS on Monday, Sept. 18.
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