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Access Hollywood Canceled After 30 Years Amid Streaming Shift

3/15/2026

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NBCUniversal will cancel Access Hollywood after nearly 30 years, along with syndicated programs Karamo and The Steve Wilkos Show.
The decision reflects a shift away from daytime television as audiences move toward streaming.
Access Hollywood, which premiered in 1996, has averaged about 1.1 million daily viewers recently.
The show will air new episodes through the summer and end before the fall season.

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NBCUniversal will cancel Access Hollywood after nearly 30 years, along with syndicated programs Karamo and The Steve Wilkos Show.
The decision reflects a shift away from daytime television as audiences move toward streaming.
Access Hollywood, which premiered in 1996, has averaged about 1.1 million daily viewers recently.
The show will air new episodes through the summer and end before the fall season.