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Job Cuts Hit 'Dr. Phil Show' Amid Struggles

6/22/2025

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Merit Street Media in Fort Worth, Texas, has announced a summer break for "The Dr. Phil Show," leading to 40 job losses. This comes on the heels of an August 2024 layoff that impacted 38 staff members. Since its relaunch in April 2024, the show has struggled, notably after a partnership with Professional Bull Riders fell through.

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Merit Street Media in Fort Worth, Texas, has announced a summer break for "The Dr. Phil Show," leading to 40 job losses. This comes on the heels of an August 2024 layoff that impacted 38 staff members. Since its relaunch in April 2024, the show has struggled, notably after a partnership with Professional Bull Riders fell through.