Days after it was announced that talk show ‘Sherri’ was canceled, and would end after the current fourth season, host Sherri Shepherd shared an update on how she’s taken the news. The comedian also offered a health update. Taking to social media, Shepherd shared her early thoughts about the response to the news and noted that she will have more to say at a later date.
Sherri Shepherd shares her early thoughts
The talk show host took to Instagram to respond to the outpouring of support she’s received since it was revealed that Sherri would be ending after four seasons. “Wow! I am completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of love for me and The @sherrishowtv,” she wrote in a joint post with the show’s official Instagram account, alongside screenshots of encouraging fan messages.
Sherri Shepherd reveals she has COVID
Shepherd also explained why she hasn’t yet addressed the cancellation on air. “You might’ve noticed that yesterday and today I was struggling because I wasn’t feeling up to speed. Well, it turns out I have Covid,” she continued. “As soon as I feel better and return to the show, I will address all of the news that has come out. Until then, I am truly grateful that ‘Sherri’ has made such an impact on you! See ya soon.”
‘Sherri’ canceled amid changing TV landscape?
It was announced on Monday afternoon that the daytime talk show ‘Sherri’ was being canceled. In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, co-presidents of the production company said the decision was driven by the “evolving daytime television landscape,” and added that it “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. We believe in this show and in Sherri and intend to explore alternatives for it on other platforms.”Shepherd is the latest daytime talk show host to see her show come to an end, as Kelly Clarkson’s self-titled show was also recently confirmed to cease production this year.