CBS’ The Drew Barrymore Show faces more resentment online after audience members who participated in Tuesday’s taping reportedly faced security checks to confiscate any WGA support pins. A rep for the Talk Show recently expressed regret after two audience members were kicked out for sporting the Writers Guild of America pins in support of the ongoing Writers Strike.
It’s not a good look for The Drew Barrymore Show nor the actress as CBS Studio resumed filming season 4 whilst Hollywood is yet to resolve the ongoing double strike. The actress insists the talk show is in compliance with the SAG-AFTRA rules with even the Actors union rep confirming the show “is not struck” (via THR). However, the WGA says otherwise.
On Monday, The Writers Guild of America, East – posted on X countering Barrymore’s statement to say it is a “struck show that is planning to return without its writers” while outright denouncing it to be “in violation of WGA strike rules”. In addition, the recording session of The Barrymore Show season 4 backfired after security removed audiences & verbally assaulted them for wearing WGA pins.
A spokesperson defended Drew Barrymore to say she was “completely unaware” of the incident that occurred on Monday. But Recent development from Tuesday’s tapping reveals audiences’ bags and purses were searched by security, as noted by Writers Guild of America council member Greg Iwinski.
Mon: 2 @DrewBarrymore audience members were kicked out for wearing WGA buttons.
A show spokesperson expressed “regret” over the incident.
Tues: audiences leaving the Drew taping told us their bags and purses were searched by security, all WGA buttons were confiscated.
Cool.
— Greg Iwinski (@garyJackson) September 12, 2023
Audiences leaving the taping of ‘THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW’ today had their bags searched by security where they confiscated any WGA support pins.
(Source: @garyJackson) pic.twitter.com/WfL2vVFpsq
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 13, 2023
Support the writers! Boycott this show!
— BullsKickAss (@Bullskickass) September 13, 2023
Today the staff at @DrewBarrymoreTV went through audience members’ bags and purses and confiscated “dangerous” #wgastrike pins. So I guess @DrewBarrymore supports censorship.
— Bonnie Datt (@BonnieDatt) September 12, 2023
Maaaaan, you were my first ever celebrity crush. I used to live down the street from you and you seemed so nice.
This blows. https://t.co/1f3GpD3CxO
— Xzyliac Delilah-Electroclash Ariel 2024 (@Xzyliac) September 13, 2023
Well, this is all very disappointing.
You were supposed to be a good one, Drew! https://t.co/S8VZdHQDKT— Alyssa – 911 rewatch S5 (@AbnosomeAlyssa) September 13, 2023
What a fall from grace… https://t.co/GqjTNjBDf2
— young & lit (@sunbeamqueen) September 13, 2023
It’s wild to watch someone burn so much goodwill so quickly. It’s like watching a train wreck happen. https://t.co/cnu8xGTmJn
— Sericite (@sericite) September 13, 2023
she's on an become as hated as ellen speedrun https://t.co/yVIChdQF4e
— Lolo (@LolOverruled) September 13, 2023
All WGA buttons were confiscated from the audiences participating in the Drew Barrymore Show. Clearly, Iwinski’s revelation has not sat well with supporters of the WGA with many calling for a boycott of the talk show.
The CBS show’s co-head writers, all part of the Writers Guild of America are currently picketing. While the 50 First Dates actress has not stopped filming in the wave of backlash – A report from LA Mag by journalist Jeff Sneider indicates the show may struggle to book guests since publicists are unlikely to advise their clients to appear on the program.
Several other daytime shows such as Jennifer Hudson, The Talk are also preparing to begin filming to air new seasons but union’s council member Greg Iwinski has assured these shows are also covered under strike rules and “if it goes on the air, it will be picketed.”
Other late-night shows hosted by Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel & more have all remained shut down since May in support of the Writers’ Strike. But shows like Live with Kelly Mark may proceed with filming their new episodes without facing any hurdles since they don’t employ writers from the union.
TO CLARIFY (because studios and trades are intentionally muddying it):
The View is covered.
Drew is covered.
Jennifer Hudson show is covered.
The Talk is covered.
Kelly Clarkson show is covered.Lots of daytime is covered. And if it goes on the air, it will be picketed.
— Greg Iwinski (@garyJackson) September 11, 2023
Look, if you’re lucky enough to score a ticket to the hottest show in town (Drew Barrymore yammering quirkily at a menopause lifestyle influencer hawking an expensive subscription box that will change your life) then you give them everything in your bag. You just do. https://t.co/fLjB0I0GdT
— Shawn Wines WGA Captain (@shawnwines) September 12, 2023
Did Drew have any say in this? https://t.co/LshMkiYLun
— I’m Just Spence (@Spence_Mountain) September 13, 2023
Time to cancel the show. https://t.co/7OLQNUAYWU
— Colby Clanton (@ColbsBulbs) September 13, 2023
I assume @DrewBarrymore is not personally responsible for this atrocity & she may not even know about it but ffs her name is in the title, she should be laser focused on running a much tighter ship especially when under so much scrutiny already.
She should stop filming ASAP. https://t.co/El01fvHfFC
— Phantom (@effoff1988) September 13, 2023
She is ruining her squeaky clean image. And for what? https://t.co/3ImQW72zE1
— Belen Targaryen Braavosian Cat Lady (@romanaceaddict2) September 13, 2023
I’m done with @DrewBarrymore and @DrewBarrymoreTV. #IStandWithTheWGA #WGAStrong ✊🏼❤️ https://t.co/7OZTYwsC7A
— Carol Hopke | Dirty Bird | ✊🏼❤️ WGA & SAG/AFTRA (@CarolHopke) September 13, 2023
Guess they weren't too sorry about kicking WGA supporters out yesterday https://t.co/K32KyQ0pU0 pic.twitter.com/HQN5G1Ykws
— Brian Costello (@BrianRCostello) September 13, 2023
She needs to fire her publicist and advisors, STAT. @DrewBarrymoreTV went from beloved to maligned. https://t.co/HGEezBWx3s
— Bells, Books, and Candles (@elizabethreadsa) September 13, 2023
This is the worst possible way to handle this. It’s almost like no one considered the possible scenarios and how to handle them, which is amazing given how much these people control their image. https://t.co/ofjhRse58P
— Brian Tallerico (@Brian_Tallerico) September 13, 2023
The strike better end soon cuz I’m getting really tired of how ugly this is getting https://t.co/1scFo12mPw
— Mr. Long Schlong ⚜️ (@CrazyDegenerate) September 13, 2023
Amidst the ongoing WGA & SAG-AFTRA Strike in Hollywood, Several celebs have faced scrutiny for their controversial behavior which did not align with the union rules. Arrow star Stephen Amell & Shazam! Fury of the Gods‘ Zachary Levi are among them. Similarly, Disney CEO Bob Iger has also faced extreme backlash for his comments stating the unions have unrealistic demands.
It still remains unclear when the double strike could come to a halt with several major productions & completed projects facing the burden. So stay tuned for more updates on all things movies and TV shows or follow us @PursueNews24 for the latest on Hollywood.
