Why are 'The Drew Barrymore Show' writers refusing to work despite the end of the WGA strike?
Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike controversy, head writers of 'The Drew Barrymore Show' have decided not to return. Chelsea White, Cristina Kinon, and Liz Koe, who have been with the show since its debut season in 2020, have rejected offers to work with Barrymore once again. The aftermath of the strike has led to interviews being conducted for new writers to join the show.
Barrymore's Initial Decision and Backlash
Drew Barrymore initially announced that her talk show would return on September 18. However, after facing substantial criticism from WGA members and supporters, she decided to postpone the show until the strike concluded. The WGA strike indeed ended on September 27, prompting late-night talk shows to resume quickly. 'The Drew Barrymore Show' rescheduled its fourth-season premiere for October 16. Barrymore, a SAG (Screen Actors Guild) member, is legally permitted to host while the WGA strike persists.
Writers' History of Protesting
The decision of writers Chelsea White, Cristina Kinon, and Liz Koe not to return shouldn't come as a surprise to those closely following the WGA strike and Barrymore's involvement. All three writers participated in picketing outside the show's Manhattan studio on multiple occasions.
Uncertain Future
In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter on September 11, Chelsea White hinted at their uncertainty about returning, stating, «Maybe no comment» when asked if she would return to the show after the strike's resolution.
Barrymore's WGA Struggles Timeline
Drew Barrymore's journey through the WGA strike controversy has been marked by several twists and turns. Initially, she backed out of her hosting duties for the May 7 MTV Movie & TV Awards in solidarity with
