‘Judge Judy’ to come to an end after 25 seasons

Judge Judy Sheindlin is ending her syndicated series “Judge Judy” after 25 seasons, Variety reports that Sheindlin is set to make the announcement on “Ellen” this Monday.

The final full season of “Judge Judy” is yet to air, which means it will remain in originals through the 2020-2021 TV season. After that, CBS Television Distribution will continue to offer “Judge Judy” repeats to stations, while Sheindlin told “Ellen” host Ellen DeGeneres that she plans to launch a new show, “Judy Justice.”

Sheindlin wouldn’t reveal details about “Judy Justice,” including where might end up, if it is another syndicated show, or even if the format will be the same as “Judge Judy.”

But as one of the highest-paid stars on television, clocking $47 million a year for “Judge Judy,” the end of the show represents a major cost savings for ViacomCBS.

It is perhaps the most seismic shift to happen in the syndication business since Oprah Winfrey announced her departure.

Read more via Variety

Discover more from The Dispatch

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading

Verified by MonsterInsights