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CBS Pilots Jonathan Scott's First Daytime Talk in Four Years

6/11/2026

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Summary

Jonathan Scott Launches Talkshow

CBS Media Ventures filmed a pilot for a Jonathan Scott talk show in June 2026.
The series, “Better! With Jonathan Scott,” aims to inspire viewers to live better.
If ordered, CBS Media Ventures will distribute the show to local stations, delivering the first daytime talk debut in four years.
The launch follows recent daytime talk cancellations and NBCUniversal’s syndication exit, and highlights Scott’s HGTV co-hosting and climate activism.

Summary

Scott's Daytime Show

CBS Media Ventures, behind The Drew Barrymore Show and Wheel of Fortune, plans a new daytime program to fill the void.
Pilot filming is set for later in June 2026, with syndication slated for fall 2027.
Analysts say daytime TV is hunting fresh formats after The Kelly Clarkson Show and Sherri Shepherd’s show ended.
Scott has testified before U.S. lawmakers on climate policy, launched home-and-lifestyle brands, and renovated more than 1,000 homes.

History

Historical Context

Oprah Winfrey turned a low-rated Chicago morning show into a national syndicated hit on September 8 1986, eventually running 25 seasons and becoming the top daytime talk program, overtaking Phil Donahue. Her model spawned spin-offs such as Dr. Phil and proved lucrative for syndicators. In June 2026 CBS Media Ventures launched Jonathan Scott’s “Better! With Jonathan Scott” pilot, aiming to revive that same revenue stream.

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Jonathan Scott Launches Talkshow

CBS Media Ventures filmed a pilot for a Jonathan Scott talk show in June 2026.
The series, “Better! With Jonathan Scott,” aims to inspire viewers to live better.
If ordered, CBS Media Ventures will distribute the show to local stations, delivering the first daytime talk debut in four years.
The launch follows recent daytime talk cancellations and NBCUniversal’s syndication exit, and highlights Scott’s HGTV co-hosting and climate activism.

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