“Wow! I am completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of love for me and The @sherrishowtv,” Shepherd, 58, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, February 3. “You might’ve noticed that yesterday and today I was struggling because I wasn’t feeling up to speed. Well it turns out I have Covid. As soon as I feel better and return to the show, I will address all of the news that has come out. Until then, I am truly grateful that SHERRI has made such an impact on you! See ya soon❤️ #sherrishepherd #sherrishowtv #grateful #itsnotover.”
Lionsgate-owned syndicated TV production company Debmar-Mercury broke the news on Monday, February 2, that Sherri would be coming to an end later this year.
“This decision is driven by the evolving daytime television landscape and does not reflect on the strength of the show, its production — which has found strong creative momentum this season — or the incredibly talented Sherri Shepherd,” Debmar-Mercury co-presidents Ira Bernstein and Mort Marcus said in a statement to Us Weekly. “We believe in this show and in Sherri and intend to explore alternatives for it on other platforms.”
Season 4 of Sherri, cleared through the 2025-2026 TV season on station groups like the Fox TV Stations, Nexstar, Hearst, Sinclair, Gray, Tegna and Sunbeam, will continue as planned with the show airing its final episodes in the fall.
The cancellation announcement didn’t sit well with some fans, who questioned why Shepherd didn’t have the opportunity to share news of the show’s end on her terms.
“Sherri should have been given the courtesy of announcing her show’s end instead of an article announcing it. (Just like Kelly [Clarkson] got to announce her show’s end.),” The Real cohost Loni Love shared via X on Tuesday, February 3. “It’s not like The Real, which was a panel show, but this was a solo-hosted show. Or the production company could have at least made a joint announcement as a producer and host. Seeing ‘cancelled’ stamped all over your picture is depressing, especially when the show was having good ratings. Only onward and upward from this, @sherrieshepherd.”
The Office star Kate Flannery agreed with Love’s, sharing her own thoughts via Instagram.
“So sorry to hear this. I love Sherri and her staff,” Flannery, 61, commented on Tuesday. “She is a great host. Disgraceful to not let her announce this herself. It doesn’t take much to give dignity and respect ❤️.”
This isn’t the first time Shepherd has had the opportunity to shine on daytime TV.
The comedian previously served as a cohost on The View from 2007 to 2014. She chose to step away from the ABC talk show to pursue other opportunities, including her own sitcom and a Broadway role.
When reflecting on the success of Sherri, which includes pop culture headlines, celebrity interviews and tips to living your best life, Shepherd acknowledged how special it is to know that people are taking time out of their busy days to watch her show.
“I don’t take it for granted that people welcome me into their homes daily,” she told Variety in March 2025. “I work so hard to bring escapism to viewers’ lives through joy, laughter and inspiration, and I’m grateful that the audience has embraced what we do. I look forward to raising the bar and turning up the volume as we plan for our season four return.”
