The daytime television landscape is undergoing a significant shift, with another major talk show host preparing to sign off. Sherri Shepherd’s nationally syndicated program, “Sherri,” will end after its current fourth season, with final episodes airing this fall.
The announcement was made by the show’s production company, Debmar-Mercury, which framed the decision as a response to broader industry changes rather than the show’s performance.
“This decision is driven by the evolving daytime television landscape and 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,” said Debmar-Mercury co-presidents Ira Bernstein and Mort Marcus in a statement. They added that the company intends to “explore alternatives for it on other platforms.”
The show, which debuted in 2022, took over the time slot previously held by “The Wendy Williams Show.” Shepherd, 58, had been a frequent guest host on Williams’ show during the host’s medical leave, effectively earning her own platform. “Sherri” found success, winning an NAACP Image Award for outstanding talk series in 2023, with Shepherd winning for outstanding host in 2025.
The end of “Sherri” coincides with another major daytime departure. Just weeks ago, Kelly Clarkson announced that her Emmy-winning talk show would conclude after seven seasons, citing a desire to prioritize her family following the death of her ex-husband.
These back-to-back announcements highlight the changing tides in daytime syndication, where shifting viewer habits and economic pressures are reshaping the lineup. For now, “Sherri” will continue production as planned through its scheduled finale this fall, marking the end of Shepherd’s chapter as a daytime talk show host—at least on traditional television. As her producers noted, the search for a new home on a different platform is already underway.
