Drew Barrymore Will No Longer Resume Talk Show Following Backlash

Drew Barrymore Will No Longer , Resume Talk Show Following Backlash.

Last week, Barrymore announced that her talk show, 'The Drew Barrymore Show,' would be returning amid the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike.

Last week, Barrymore announced that her talk show, 'The Drew Barrymore Show,' would be returning amid the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike.

Although she promised the show would be "in compliance with not discussing or promoting film and television that is struck of any kind," Barrymore received widespread criticism over her decision.

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The WGA even picketed outside her show in protest.

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But on Sept.

17, Barrymore reversed course, taking to social media to make the announcement, NBC News reports.

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I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show's premiere until the strike is over, Drew Barrymore, via Instagram.

I have no words to express my deepest apologies to anyone I have hurt and, of course, to our incredible team who works on the show and has made it what it is today, Drew Barrymore, via Instagram.

We really tried to find our way forward.

And I truly hope for a resolution for the entire industry very soon, Drew Barrymore, via Instagram.

CBS Media Ventures also made an announcement.

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We support Drew’s decision to pause the show’s return and understand how complex and difficult this process has been for her, CBS Media Ventures spokesperson, via statement