Sherri Shepherd’s run on daytime television is coming to an end. After four seasons, “Sherri” has officially been canceled, Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury confirmed with People on Monday, Feb. 2. While the news may come as a surprise to fans, the studio made it clear the decision has more to do with the shifting state of daytime TV than the show itself. 

In a statement, Debmar-Mercury co-presidents Ira Bernstein and Mort Marchus emphasized that the cancellation is not a reflection of Shepard’s performance or the creative direction of the series. According to the executives, the show has a strong creative stride this season, and Shepard’s talent remains unquestioned. They also shared that conversations are already underway to potentially continue the show in another format or on a different platform, signaling that this may not be the last audiences see of the beloved host. 

Filmed at Chelsea Studios in New York City, production on the show’s fourth season will move forward as planned. New episodes are expected to continue airing through the fall, giving fans time to enjoy the remainder of the season and celebrate the show’s impact. 

“Sherri” first premiered in September 2022, stepping into a space that was long dominated by legacy daytime programming. The show launched shortly after Shepherd made a brief return to “The View” and guest-hosted “The Wendy Williams Show,” positioning her as a familiar and trusted presence for daytime audiences. For her, the talk show marked a full-circle moment in a career that has spanned stand-up comedy, sitcoms, film, and broadcast television. 

The cancellation also comes on the same day that it was revealed that “The Kelly Clarkson Show” will also end after seven seasons. Together, the announcements highlight the major transition happening across daytime television, as networks shift programming priorities and talent make personal shifts. 

While Shepard may be wrapping up her daytime TV era, her presence in entertainment is far from over. With producers actively exploring new possibilities, her voice and her humor are likely to find a new home sooner rather than later.