NBCU Unscripted Chief Exec Jenny Groom Exits Post
thewrap.compromoted to head of the Alternative department under Paul Telegdy, former boss of the network’s Alternative and Reality Group.
Telegdy and his top Unscripted executive Meredith Ahr were ousted in 2020 following an internal investigation into multiple allegations of workplace misbehavior leveled against him.Groom leaves behind a two-season order of “Love Island” U.S., the popular reality dating show that migrated from CBS to Peacock in February.
Other upcoming series on NBC’s reality and competition slate include “Dancing with Myself” with Shakira, “Traitors” with Alan Cumming, “Password” with Jimmy Fallon, “Million Dollar Island” and “The Wheel.”Groom also recently oversaw the development of “That’s My Jam” with Jimmy Fallon, “Making It” and “Baking It” with Amy Poehler, “Family Game Fight” with Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard and “College Bowl” with Peyton Manning.“Jenny is a wonderful and well-respected executive who has made an indelible impact on NBC with her work on shows like ‘The Voice,’ ‘America’s Got Talent’ and so many others,” said Susan Rovner, Chairman of Entertainment Content in a statement shared with TheWrap. “I will always be thankful for everything she has done for this company, and am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work beside her.”.
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