TheQueer Eyestar’s talk show has been sold in 90 percent of the U.S. for a fall 2022 premiere, Tracie Wilson, Executive Vice President of NBCUniversal Syndication Studios and E! News, announced in a press release on Wednesday.
Karamois slated to air on stations including WPIX New York, KTLA Los Angeles, WCIU Chicago, WPHL Philadelphia, WATL Atlanta, WLVI Boston, WKCF Orlando, WSVN Miami and WJW Cleveland.
“Growing up, hosting a daytime talk show seemed unrealistic and unattainable, but it was my dream. I used to run home from school as a kid to watch this genre’s iconsSally,DonahueandMaury,” Brown, 41, said.
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“Karamo has done an incredible job guest hostingMaurymany times over the past two seasons,” Wilson said in a statement. “Karamo is a true fan of the genre who will bring that passion, along with his unique skill set and life experiences to guide his guests through life’s dramatic crossroads and build a lasting connection with the daytime audience.”
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NBCUniversal Syndication Studios and Stamford Media Center Productions — the team behindThe Steve Wilkos Show,The Jerry Springer Show,Judge JerryandMaury— will produce.
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“Karamois the next generation of compelling relationship-based talk, with a truly special host and we are so happy to offer this show to our station partners across the country,” Wilson continued.
Brown,Queer Eye’s popular culture expert, said his biggest goal for the show is “to help, and connect with, people from all walks of life.”
“As a black, gay man of first-generation immigrants, opportunities for my goals seemed impossible so I want to thank everyone involved for believing in me and trusting me to explore all the highs and lows of life and celebrate with their audiences,” he added. “We are all taking this journey together, so let’s start talking and growing.”
source: people.com
