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The Realis coming to an end.
After eight seasons on the air, Warner Bros. and Telepictures — who produce and distribute the daytime talk show — have canceledThe Real, a rep for the series confirmed to PEOPLE on Friday.
Co-hostsLoni LoveandGarcelle Beauvaisalso confirmed the news, sharing messages about the cancelationon their respective social media pages.
“In the end The Real cast & crew did everything we could to scale the show down,” Love, 50, explained in her post. “We shot 7-8 shows in 3 days, no audience, made a conference room into a studio, but in my opinion Covid costs killed this show..”
“It’s been a great ride and thanks to the viewers for 8 great seasons!” she added.
In a tweet of her own, Beauvais, 55,wrote of the series' cancelation: “It as a fun ride!! Got to work with an [sic] group of amazing women and crew.” She also added three praying hand emojis.
Fellow co-hostsAdrienne Bailon HoughtonandJeannie Mai Jenkinshave not yet publicly commented on the news.
The series' first three seasons consisted of pre-taped episodes, but switched to live shows in season 4 to promote more fan participation, according toVariety.
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In May 2016, after two seasons, Braxton, 45, announced she was leaving the talk show, citing her desire to “concentrate on her solo career.”
The co-hosts of The Real.Andrew H. Walker/Getty
In its tenure,The Realhas wonthree DaytimeEmmy Awards, including outstanding entertainment talk show hosts in 2018, and two NAACP Image Awards.
The series was Warner Bros.’s longest-running daytime syndicated talk show behindThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowandThe Jenny Jones Show, perVariety.
source: people.com
