Drew Barrymore FIRED From Hosting Gig
Drew Barrymore has been all over the headlines since she made the controversial decision to bring her talk show back for another season amid the ongoing writer and actor strikes. Like Ken Jennings, who is actively hosting Jeopardy! amid the strikes, Drew Barrymore has also been labeled as a “scab” for her decision.
Turns out, the TV personality is also facing a bit of blowback for her decision. According to The Daily Mail, Drew Barrymore was just fired from another hosting gig. Shockingly, there was no question or mystery as to why she was let go. Her termination was confirmed to be the result of her blatant disrespect to the ongoing strikes.
Who fired Drew Barrymore exactly? Keep reading for the details.
Drew Barrymore FIRED From Hosting Gig
According to The Daily Mail, Drew Barrymore had been selected to host the National Book Awards. The event was slated to take place in Manhattan on November 15th. Oprah Winfrey had also been confirmed as a guest speaker during the award ceremony.
Folks, this is why you don't scab. Tip of the iceberg right here. "Organizers of the National Book Awards said Tuesday that they have rescinded their offer to Drew Barrymore to host their annual ceremony this year after news that her daily talk show would resume despite the… pic.twitter.com/prQXV8lnBa
— Todd Spence (@Todd_Spence) September 13, 2023
Because she decided to put her talk show back on television despite the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the National Book Awards has decided to terminate her as the host for the event and go in a different direction. Moreover, the organization did not pull any punches in explaining why they decided to fire Drew Barrymore.
The National Book Awards is an evening dedicated to celebrating the power of literature, and the incomparable contributions of writers to our culture. In light of the announcement that The Drew Barrymore Show will resume production, the National Book Foundation has rescinded Ms. Barrymore´s invitation to host the 74th National Book Awards Ceremony.
At this time, the organization has now announced who has been selected to replace Drew Barrymore.
It's important you see the BRILLIANT strike signs that Drew Barrymore show writers made because they are so good and a further reminder why we need writers and should support them in this strike at all costs. 💪💪💪💪 pic.twitter.com/Z4COkQLon4
— Lane Moore📚 (@hellolanemoore) September 11, 2023
Has She Responded To This Termination?
Presently, the talk show host has not issued a statement regarding her termination as the host of the 74th National Book Awards Ceremony. Many, however, speculate she may comment on the decision when her talk show returns to television on September 18th.
Drew Barrymore to her public image in less than a week: pic.twitter.com/lJqtDdsdeI
— Ben Yahr (@benyahr) September 13, 2023
Now, the biggest reason why so many people are upset with Drew Barrymore is because they feel she’s being hypocritical. It was just a few months ago that she backed out of being the host of the MTV Movie & TV Awards. At the time, she said she backed out of the hosting gigs to stand in support of those on strike. So, many felt like it was a real smack in the face for her to resume her talk show after ghosting the MTV Awards.
The way Drew Barrymore was one of the internet's most beloved celebrities like 2 weeks ago and then she committed career suicide for literally no reason
— Lottie Cult Propagandist (@shaunasforestbb) September 13, 2023
Do you think they made the right decision terminating her as the host of the National Book Awards Ceremony? Was bringing back her talk show a mistake? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. And, keep coming back for more TV news.
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