Drew Barrymore's Shocking Decision - The Truth Behind Her Talk Show Shutdown Revealed!

Summary

Drew Barrymore faced massive backlash for resuming filming on her talk show during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, with many calling her a scab.

Barrymore, after expressing her apologies and confirming the show's filming will proceed, has recently declared that she will temporarily halt the premiere until the strike ceases. Barrymore's choice to proceed with filming despite the absence of writers was viewed as a breach of the WGA's regulations, generating additional controversy and tarnishing her celebrity status.

Drew Barrymore has decided to reverse her previous decision to continue filming The Drew Barrymore Show amidst the ongoing strikes by WGA and SAG-AFTRA. Earlier, she had announced her intention to continue the show's fourth season without writers, who have been on strike since May. However, given that the WGA covers the show, this decision faced severe backlash on social media, with many accusing her of breaking strike rules and labeling her as a scab. Barrymore later apologized and affirmed that the show would still be filmed. Nevertheless, this only further intensified the controversy surrounding her actions during the strike.

In a recent Instagram post, Barrymore now reveals that she will halt the production of her show and wait for the strike to conclude before resuming filming. Please refer to the post below:

Barrymore expressed her commitment to taking into account everyone's perspective and conveyed her apologies to those she may have caused harm. She announced her decision to postpone the premiere of the show until the strike is resolved. She emphasized her deep regret and extended her apologies to the dedicated team that has contributed to the show's success. Despite their efforts to navigate through the challenges, she genuinely wishes for a swift resolution for the entire industry.

The Drew Barrymore Show Backlash Explained

Barrymore's show was able to resume without violating SAG-AFTRA rules, thanks to a different contract unrelated to the ongoing strikes. However, it employed WGA writers, which made her direct violation of the WGA's rules evident, especially if there was any writing involved.

During the show's filming, audience members showing support for the WGA were asked to leave, though Barrymore claimed to be unaware of the incident. This incident only intensified the backlash against the actor and talk show host, with mounting pressure for her to halt production. In an attempt to address the growing controversy, Barrymore shot a four-minute-long video on Instagram, where she apologized directly to the writers and unions but still intended to continue filming. The video was swiftly deleted due to further backlash generated against Barrymore.

Barrymore's role as host for the National Book Awards was revoked due to her choice to prioritize her show's filming. It appears that she has now realized the error of her ways and halted production on her show, albeit at the expense of her standing as a celebrity. Once the strikes conclude, filming for The Drew Barrymore Show will recommence, but it remains uncertain if celebrity guests will be willing to return following these occurrences.