‘Drew Barrymore’ head writers decline to return to controversial talk show

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the Hollywood Reporter. Barrymore, 48, has set Oct. 16 as the return date for the fourth season of her eponymous daytime talk show.The trio of co-head writers, who have been staffers on the program since Season 1, have declined offers to return, causing show producers to go on a frantic search for new writers according to sources.The Post contacted reps for Barrymore, White, Kinon, Koe and the Writers Guild for comment.The “50 First Dates” actress made headlines last month when she announced that the show would return on Sept.

18 amid the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes.“I am also making the choice to come back for the first time in this strike for our show, that may have my name on it but this is bigger than just me,” she wrote in a statement on Instagram. “I own this choice.”Her message continued, “We are in compliance with not discussing or promoting film and television that is struck of any kind.

We launched live in a global pandemic. Our show was built for sensitive times and has only functioned through what the real world is going through in real time.”A post shared by The Drew Barrymore Show (@thedrewbarrymoreshow)She added: “I want to be there to provide what writers do so well, which is a way to bring us together or help us make sense of the human experience.

I hope for a resolve for everyone as soon as possible. We have navigated difficult times since we first came on air. And so I take a step forward to start season 4 once again with an astute humility.”After facing backlash for taping during the WGA strike, Barrymore changed her tune and a week later announced that she had chosen to “pause” the Season 4 premiere of her talk show.“I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to.