It’s official – a daytime group talk show hosted by Shery shepherd (The view, the nation’s dish) you will succeed The Wendy Williams Show.
Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury, Producer and Distributor of The Wendy Williams Displaysis behind Shery , which will debut on Fox TV and broadcast stations across the country in the fall of 2022 and will inherit the Fox O&O time slots. Wendy.
In another element of the succession between The Wendy Williams Showwho has been a frequent guest this season, and SheryDavid Burler will continue Shery In the role of executive producer and showroom he has held for the past 12 WendySeasons 13 seasons. also cross from Wendy to Shery It’s the popular “Hot Topics” segment that comedian, author, and TV personality put Shepherd into.
“Natural Sherry has proven her hosting skills for many years as a panelist the viewon Fox Nation dish And again this season as a celebrity guest host for Wendysaid Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein, co-chairs of Demar and Mercury. “Like our viewers, we have been touched by Sherry’s unique comedic sophistication in our daily live ‘Hot Topics’ section, her creativity and interaction with our guests. Her love for content and for fans during the day is palpable, and we are excited to be partnering with her to create another long-term talking franchise.”
The Wendy Williams Show Set to run until the end of this season with alternating hosts, including Shepherd, Williams has been sidelined due to health issues throughout the season. While Shery He is positioned as a substitute, takes charge WendyThe time slots the producing team has inherited for this show, Demar Mercury leaves the door open for her show to resume if/when Williams fully recovers and wants to do so.
“This is also a bittersweet moment for us and our partners at Fox,” said Marcus and Bernstein. “We all have a great love and affinity for Wendy, who has grown into a true icon during her amazing 12 seasons as the solo host of a daily live talk show on “Hot Topics” and interviewing celebrities. With Wendy still unavailable to host the show as it continues its path to recovery, we think it’s best for our fans, stations, and advertising partners to start making that transition now. We hope to be able to work with Wendy again in the future, and we wish her a speedy and full recovery. “
news SheryThe fall 2022 deal comes as major station groups boost their daytime lineups for next season amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding Williams’ health and the future of her talk show.
The Wendy Williams Show It was an important show for both Debmar-Mercury and Fox stations. It was one of Debmar-Mercury’s first original joint programs and was one of the longest-running and most successful. Wendy It was launched with a limited test run on Fox TV stations in the summer of 2008, becoming the first national group hit to emerge from the model that has become a staple for Fox stations.
shepherd who negotiated To succeed Williams for weeks, she also has a long-term relationship with Fox Stations as co-host of the Celebrity Magazine’s joint show Nation dishcarried by the station group. Additionally, Shepherd’s daytime resume includes co-hosting ABC the view Eight seasons from 2007-14.
“First of all, thanks to Debmar-Mercury for navigating a very difficult situation and providing stations with first-time programming all the time,” said Frank Sisha, Executive Vice President, Programming, Fox TV Stations. “Secondly, Sherry is the perfect choice for this. Her appeal to our audience is obvious, plus she is already a member of the FTS family as a host. Nation dish. “
Shepherd, who has given the season’s highest ratings during her guest weeks, according to Debmar-Mercury, will produce CEO Shery Along with her co-producer, media personality and producer John Murray and David Perler.
“Oh my gosh! I am so excited to realize my dream and launch my own talk show Shery Shepherd said. “I can’t wait to be back in New York to host the show and incorporate everything I love…pop culture, talk, entertainment, and comedy. I’m grateful to Debar Mercury and Fox for partnering with me on this show and I look forward to this new journey.”
Shepherd is represented by ICM Partners and 3 Arts.