‘Sherri’ Daytime Talk Show Canceled After Four Seasons

Comedian Sherri Shepherd’s speak present “Sherri” is ending its run after 4 seasons, Variety has discovered. News comes just as another daytime yakker, “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” also announced that it could wrap up at the end of 2026 after seven seasons.

Lionsgate’s producer/distributor shingle Debmar-Mercury confirmed the news Monday. “Sherri” had most not too long ago been cleared by the 2025-2026 TV season on station teams like the Fox TV Stations, Nexstar, Hearst, Sinclair, Gray, Tegna and Sunbeam.

“This decision is driven by the evolving daytime television landscape and does not reflect on the strength of the show, its production – which has found strong creative momentum this season – or the incredibly talented Sherri Shepherd,” Debmar-Mercury co-presidents Ira Bernstein and Mort Marcus said in a joint assertion. “We believe in this show and in Sherri and intend to explore alternatives for it on other platforms.”

Last season upon its pickup, Fox TV Stations exec vp of programming Frank Cicha called the present “a linchpin of our daytime lineup.”

“Sherri” tapes at New York’s Chelsea Studios and is each produced and distributed by Debmar-Mercury.

“I don’t take it for granted that people welcome me into their homes daily,” Shepherd said last yr when the present was renewed for a Season 4. “I work so hard to bring escapism to viewers’ lives through joy, laughter and inspiration, and I’m grateful that the audience has embraced what we do. I look forward to raising the bar and turning up the volume as we plan for our season four return.”

The former cohost of “The View,” actress, comic and Emmy winner Shepherd first launched her personal speak present in fall 2022. “Sherri” initially took over the time slots on the Fox stations that have been beforehand occupied by “The Wendy Williams Show,” which Debmar-Mercury produced and distributed for 13 seasons.