Drew Barrymore has one goal she wants to work on in the upcoming season of her daytime talk show: giving her guests more personal space.
The actress recently spoke with Show tonight after it was announced that The Drew Barrymore Show has been renewed for a sixth season ahead of its return on September 9. In the interview, she explained why she finds herself getting physically and personally up close when interacting with her guests.
“Well, I'm going to try to practice physical distancing, which is not my strong point,” Barrymore admitted. “You know how hard it is [COVID-19] pandemic was for me? I was alone in a studio, alone! I like being around people!”
While the Charlie's Angels The actress acknowledged that this is not everyone's favorite part of her interviews, and that she “apologizes to those people,” explaining that her goal is always to bring “joy and laughter” to her guests and viewers.
“I think, first and foremost, we’re always going to be big on joy and laughter and wellness, and that’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” Barrymore said. “But I never thought we’d be starting out during a pandemic, and trying to tap into joy and wellness and comedy in that moment was really weird and wacky.”
The renewal will run through the 2025-26 season, Wendy McMahon, president and CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures, announced earlier this week.
“Drew is a one-of-a-kind talent and an integral part of the CBS and Paramount family,” McMahon wrote in a statement. “This early renewal and updates are a testament to our commitment to The Drew Barrymore Show and his loyal audience, who tune in every day to see Drew's warmth, curiosity and spontaneity.”