A new season of The Doctors is coming soon but it will have a very different look. The thirteenth season of the syndicated series will premiere in September with a new studio, new format, and a new host.
Dr. Ian Smith is taking charge of the series and previous hosts Sonia Batra, Judy Ho, Nita Landry, Andrew Ordon, and Travis Stork will not be returning. This season will have the focus of helping people deal with the times we’re living in at the moment.
More about season 13 of the daytime series was revealed in a press release.
“The Emmy Award-winning series THE DOCTORS today announces it will debut a new format and host when it premieres its 13th season on September 21. Dr. Ian Smith, best-selling author and trusted medical expert, steps in as host as the series moves to a new state-of-the-art studio to deliver even more timely and reliable breaking medical news and trusted information.
THE DOCTORS will launch the theme “Take Your Power Back,” designed to empower viewers to break through the fear and uncertainty of current times. The season-long series will provide ongoing tips and solutions to get Americans into fighting shape physically, mentally and emotionally.
“This is an unprecedented time, and people are looking for the latest in updates delivered in an easy to understand format, and THE DOCTORS is the perfect place to help us all take control of our lives,” said Dr. Ian Smith. “Helping people learn how to be the best versions of themselves is a personal passion of mine, and I am excited to bring viewers unbiased information and facts, free of any political slant, to help them take their power back.”
“Trustworthy and straightforward medical news has never been more important. THE DOCTORS recognizes the opportunity to support our viewers and deliver the content they’re looking for and deserve to get,” said Jay McGraw, executive producer, THE DOCTORS. “Dr. Ian and our award-winning team coming together for season 13 are focused on being an empowering resource of news, solutions and inspiration to stay healthy and become stronger than ever.”
THE DOCTORS will begin production this month and will feature a new, modern East Coast studio. THE DOCTORS is produced by Stage 29 Productions and distributed by CBS Television Distribution. Jay McGraw, Carla Pennington, Patricia Ciano and Dr. Phillip C. McGraw are executive producers.”
What do you think? Are you a fan of The Doctors? Will you watch the new season of this syndicated series next month? Will you miss the previous hosts?
I will miss Dr Travis and Dr Orton, why change it is great with them, not sure if I will watch, they have great chemistry together, and the panel of experts. Won’t be the same
I will not be watching the new format. The Doctors is great as it is. I DVR the show even if I’m watching. This is if I want to share some advice with my kids I have it recorded. Good chemistry, informative and humorous. What are you thinking? Don’t change this show.
Very disappointed! Loved Dr. Travis & Dr. Ordon.
I will not watch new show.
I will not watch this new format. Love the doctors as they are. Good information always, don’t you know the old saying, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”?
Please leave it alone.
I totally agree. I love Dr. Travis and Dr. Drew and the rest of the Drs… some of the doctors were already replaced and I got used to that, but now you want to replace the whole cast. I will not watch. Good Luck to Dr. Travis and Dr. Drew and the rest of the doctors. You will be missed
We will not watch this new show. Too full of the McGraws.
No I will not watch the show and none of my families will watch this new show. What are the McGraw family thinking of. The doctors was such a special show and I learned a lot from it. Without Dr Travis, Dr Oron and the other ones it won’t be the same. I would tape it if I couldn’t be home when it came on, because I didn’t want to miss anything that was on that day. While we are going through all these troubling times why would you do this? Please please reconsider and bring the original Drs. Back… Read more »
I will never watch! The McGraw’s have ruined the only show other than dr. Phil that I watch on TV. The doctors are dr. Travis dr. Orton and the others I record this show whenI’m not able to watch it live. I am a stroke survivor and this show has helped me in so many aspects it’s allowed me to forget about my troubles.To laugh and to get good knowledge.The other talk shows are for a younger hip audience that’s not me I believe that if you wanted a different format you should have kept the doctors the same! Given… Read more »
PleSe don’t do this
No way will I watch without my two favorite doctors, I love the things they discuss and procedures they do! I have nothing against Ian Smith but this is not same thing!!! Sad
No won’t watch my fav Travis not returning the show will suck without him.
Why??? In these changing times we need a show we can go to that we are familiar with! The Doctors was one!!! Please, reconsider!!!
You are making a BIG MISTAKE!
So very disappointed in McGraws and other decision makers. I set my DVR to record daily. Dr. Travis, Dr. Ordon and others are “The Doctors” and did a great job. I like Dr. Ian but will NOT be watching. You should have left “The Doctors” alone and started a separate one man show, or added Dr. Ian to the team since it’s so obvious you overstepped your need for diversity change. You obviously didn’t poll any daily viewers about your plans before you sunk your show. I hope Dr. Travis, Dr. Ordon, Dr. Judy and others start another show with… Read more »
The best part of the Doctors show was the connection and fun the panel had with each other. I was an audience member when I could get a ticket. I will miss all the Doctors on the panel, it was always a great show with them. I will not be watching the new Doctors show!
Sonia Batra, Judy Ho, Nita Landry, Andrew Ordon, and Travis Stork have been The Doctors for the past 12 years. The Doctors are nothing without these doctors. They are the heart of the show. Were these doctors fired or did they want to leave?
Why is Travis and Orden being replaced. No I won’t be watching it anymore.if they are not going to be hosts. They are the Drs for me!