01 February 2023 , 04:05
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Dr Phil is to stop filming later this year after 21 seasons on our small screens.
The decision sees the long-running programme become the latest in a string of shows to be pulled, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, as daytime TV stateside undergoes a major shake up.
After over two decades in the hot seat, the syndicated show is set to end this year as the shows 21st series ends its run.
The latest episodes will continue to air, but it joins The Wendy Williams Show, Maury, and The Real in ending in the last 12 months.
Any episodes shown after this year will be repeats as CBS Media Ventures offer stations previous episodes for the coming years. The episodes will also include new content in the form of introductions, and guest updates.
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Dr Phil's daytime show is coming to an end (YouTube/Dr. Phil / CBS)Dr Phil, whose real name is Phil Mcgrath plans to focus on primetime programming with a new partnership, slated for an early 2024 launch.
“I am compelled to engage with a broader audience because I have grave concerns for the American family, and I am determined to help restore a clarity of purpose as well as our core values,” he said of his exit.
President of CBS Media Ventures, Steve LoCascio, said in a statement: "Phil is a valued partner and member of the CBS/King World family, and while his show may be ending after 21 years, I’m happy to say our relationship is not.
It will end after its 21st series"Phil changed the daytime landscape as the force behind one of the most popular talk shows ever on daytime TV — We plan to be in the Dr. Phil business with the library for years to come and welcome opportunities to work together in the future."
Phil's profile initially soared in the '90s after he made a number of appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show. His success saw him be awarded with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2020. He also received 31 Daytime Emmy nominations throughout his illustrious career.