‘Drew Barrymore Show’ writers decline to return as show sets premiere date after strike

(Yahoo) – “The Drew Barrymore Show” has set a new premiere date for Season 4 after the Hollywood writers’ strike ended last week.

The syndicated daytime talk show is scheduled to return Oct. 16, according to “The Drew Barrymore Show” Instagram account. Barrymore previously postponed the launch of Season 4 after receiving widespread criticism for announcing it would resume production during the writers’ strike.

All three co-head writers previously employed on Barrymore’s program — Cristina Kinon, Chelsea White and Liz Koe — have declined offers to return, the Los Angeles Times has confirmed. The show is in the process of interviewing new writers in compliance with guild rules.

“I am so excited to see what Drew has in store for season four,” said Wendy McMahon, president of CBS Media Ventures, in a statement before the premiere was pushed back.

“From launching during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to successfully pivoting to a groundbreaking half-hour format, this show has demonstrated spectacular resilience and creative agility on its journey to becoming the fastest-growing show in daytime. We couldn’t have a better partner in Drew Barrymore and look forward to bringing our fans and station clients alike new episodes this fall,” said McMahon.