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NBCUniversal Ends Production of Daytime Syndicated Shows

3/13/2026

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NBCUniversal will stop producing new first-run syndicated shows, including Access Hollywood, Access Live, Karamo, and The Steve Wilkos Show.
Frances Berwick, Chairman of Bravo & Peacock unscripted, says the company will focus on distributing its existing program library.
The Kelly Clarkson Show will also end this year.
The changes are expected to cause layoffs and mark a shift in daytime television amid streaming competition.

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NBCUniversal will stop producing new first-run syndicated shows, including Access Hollywood, Access Live, Karamo, and The Steve Wilkos Show.
Frances Berwick, Chairman of Bravo & Peacock unscripted, says the company will focus on distributing its existing program library.
The Kelly Clarkson Show will also end this year.
The changes are expected to cause layoffs and mark a shift in daytime television amid streaming competition.