The three co-head writers were allegedly displeased with the actress’ decision to return to air despite the writer’s strike, which has since ended.
Drew Barrymore to ‘pause’ talk show after backlash amid strikesA trio of Drew Barrymore’s co-head writers have reportedly decided to walk away from the gig following the actress’ controversial decisions amid the, producers are scrambling to find new writers after Chelsea White, Cristina Kinon and Liz Koe all quit their jobs after
All three women have worked on the show since its first season and were very vocal during the strike — even picketing outside of CBS’s NYC office on multiple occasions with signs that read, “Honk if you [love] union labor” or “Drew’s News: Strikes.”The three women were reportedly rubbed the wrong way by the “50 First Dates” star’s decision to return to air despite the WGA strike.
“It is a bummer to hear that the show is going back because it sends a message that union writers are not valuable,” White“I understand that everybody has to do what they feel is best for them,” Kinon echoed. “For me and the WGA writers on the show, it’s important for us to stick with our union. We deserve a fair contract, so we are here today outside.” When White was asked last month if she planned to Barrymore’s talk show, she simply replied, “Maybe, no comment.
“I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show’s premiere until the strike is over,” sheSept. 17. “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.”Yet it appears her apology fell on deaf ears in her writers’ room.
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