Drew Barrymore’s talk show has been halted amid the Hollywood strike

In a similar move on Sunday, The Talk announced it would postpone its return following Barrymore’s announcement, a CBS spokesperson said. diverse. Both shows had halted production amid the Hollywood strike but planned to return this fall.

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Barrymore announced on September 10 that “The Drew Barrymore Show” would begin production again amid writers and actors strikes, which led to Writers Guild of America protests and sit-ins outside her New York studio last week.

Writers have been on strike for more than four months, demanding better pay and protection in the age of streaming. The Screen Actors Guild began its own strike in July over similar issues, including improving residual wages from streaming services. The Drew Barrymore Show employs three WGA writers, who all picketed outside a taping of the show last week.

“I really hope there is a solution for the entire industry very soon,” Barrymore wrote on Instagram on Sunday. Representatives for Barrymore did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

CBS original Announce In early September, The Barrymore Show will return for a new season with a premiere date of September 18. A CBS Media spokesperson said Sunday that the company stands by Barrymore.

“We support Drew’s decision to pause the show’s return and understand how complex and difficult this process is for her,” the spokesperson said.

As recording began on Monday and Tuesday, attendees said they were greeted by WGA protesters and picketers, chanting phrases like “CBS! You’re a mess!” and “We expect more from Drew Barry – more!” WGA support pins were handed out to some audience members. According to several Reportstwo Barrymore fans wearing WGA pins were asked to leave the taping for security reasons.

“The union has, and will continue, picketing shows that are in production during the strike. Any writing on The Drew Barrymore Show is in violation of WGA rules WGA East Instagram account He said last week.

Her decision to resume production also prompted the National Book Awards to rescind its invitation to Barrymore to host the afterparty. Writers on social media criticized Barrymore for going ahead with the recording. In May, Barrymore refused to host the MTV Movie and TV Awards in support of the strike.

A number of daytime talk shows remained in production despite the strike, including “The View.” Likewise, “Danger!” It announced in August that it would return with recycled questions for its 40th season.

Last week’s Jennifer Hudson show Announce She would return during the strike shortly after Barrymore made her decision. It’s unclear if these shows will go out of production as well.