The Chewmaynot have been picked up for an eighth season, but you haven’t seen the last of the daytime cooking show just yet.
On Thursday’s episode, the show’s three remaining cohosts,Clinton Kelly, Michael Symon andCarla Hall,responded to the newsthatGood Morning Americahas been expanded to three hours and will take over the afternoon slot forThe Chew.
“The mood is a little sad around here to be honest with you,” Kelly said. “There is a lot of people who work really hard on this show and really believe in this show and we’re all going to miss this show very, very much.”
The fashion consultant went on to clarify what the schedule of the show will be like while it is still on the air. Because of Memorial Day, the episodes from May 28 through June 1 will be repeats. Then the cohosts will then return for two more weeks to shoot new episodes, Kelly said.
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“Our last tape day is June 14 so our last show sorta will be the 14th or 15th and then we have summer shows that we pre-taped in advance,” continued Kelly.
Symon jumped into to say that their last day of shooting on June 14 “could get a little crazy.”
“You totally need to watch that show!” added Hall.
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The Emmy Award-winning show, which premiered in 2011, has featured the three hosts since its inception plusDaphne Oz, who announced her departure last August, andMario Batali, who was fired from the show in December followingallegations of sexual harassment and assault.
In a statement Batali tells PEOPLE: “I vehemently deny any allegations of sexual assault. My past behavior has been deeply inappropriate and I am sincerely remorseful for my actions. I am not attempting a professional comeback. My only focus is finding a personal path forward where I can continue in my charitable endeavors – helping the underprivileged and those in need.”
Sources tell PEOPLE that the cancellation is completely independent from the criminal investigation against Batali, saying “it was a business decision.”
source: people.com
