'The Real' Set To End After 8 Seasons On Air
essence.comThe Real is coming to a close. The show, which aired in syndication on Fox-affiliated networks in major broadcast areas, was unique in its younger-leaning format which featured perspectives from multicultural women.
The show’s original lineup of hosts included actress Tamera Mowry-Housley, comedienne Loni Love, singer/reality star Tamar Braxton, and stylist/host Jeannie Mai.
Over the show’s seasons, singer/reality star Adrienne Bailon, actress/comedian/social commentator Amanda Seales, and actress/reality star Garcelle Beauvais also joined the cast with unique perspectives on hot topics and issues facing millennial women.
During its tenure, the daytime talk show experienced several formatting and casting shakeups. Original co-host Braxton left the show in 2016 to focus on her solo singing career, and Mowry-Housely left in 2020 feeling that a talk show was not a safe environment for her at the time.
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