Sherri Shepherd Explains Why Her Talk Show is Returning Amid WGA Strike

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Sherri Shepherd‘s show is back! On Monday (September 18), the 56-year-old actress’ daytime talk show, titled Sherri, returned for its second season on Fox.

As writers and actors continue to stand in solidarity with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes for fair pay and better working conditions, several TV shows have been pushed back and postponed that were planning on premiering for the fall season.

At the beginning of the episode, Sherri explained why her show was allowed to return amid the ongoing strike. Keep reading to find out more… “This summer you all may have seen your favorite actors and Hollywood stars have been on the picket lines with the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes,” Sherri began. “There has been so much confusion about who can work and who can’t work.” Sherri noted that she is a SAG member, and she picketed over the summer with famous friends including Viola Davis and Niecy Nash.

She then explained that talk shows that do not employ WGA writers fall under a “different union contract code.” “Here’s the thing, talk shows in general fall under a different union contract code, so we’re allowed to come back unless you’re a WGA show,” Sherri explained. “The Sherri show is not a WGA show and we have never employed WGA writers, so us coming back to work isn’t crossing the picket line.” She continued, “As a comic, my comedic take on the headlines is my voice.