HLN Shows ‘Dr. Drew’ Out After Unveiling Ashleigh Banfield Plans
http://deadline.com/2016/08/dr-drew-hln-cancel-hillary-clinton-ashleigh-banfield-cnn-1201808819/Days after CNN’s Ashleigh Banfield announced on air she’s moving to HLN in the fall, HLN quietly confirmed Dr. Drew Pinsky’s program will end next month, though he will remain a contributor for CNN Worldwide.
“Dr. Drew and his team have delivered more than five years of creative shows, and I want to thank them for their hard work and distinctive programming,†CNN EVP Ken Jautz said in a statement confirming Pinsky’s last telecast will be September 22.
In its latest reboot, HLN is going for more straight news fare, add shows hosted by CNN’s Erica Hill, Michaela Pereira and Banfield. Drew’s departure is a no-brainer, given the show’s ratings; far bigger was HLN star Nancy Grace’s announcement in June that she was calling it a wrap when her contract expires in October.
Dr. Drew only expressed concerns for Hillary Clinton's health. How is that offensive??????????
Thy shall not criticize Hillary Clinton.
