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?
Do not think I like this new host or the new format. I used to enjoy watching it periodically but I don’t think I will bother anymore. The new theme sounds almost like a political slogan. Sad to see the changes.
I thought this was a great show with great hosts. I’m surprised that these changes were made. Good Luck but I won’t be watching.
I do not like the new format. It feels cold. I think you lost a faithful viewer. Bring back the old show! Not my taste.
I am a fan of the doctors,please bring back Travis Stork and cast members,dont care for new format
I have been a faithful fan for many years but find the new format extremely boring and this show will no longer be on my list “of to watch”!
I am a fan of the doctors,but don’t like new format so won’t be watching,please bring old cast members back
I will no longer watch DR. PHIL either unless they CHANGE BACK!
I watched the first one but will not continue watching. I loved the other doctors and this format is not good!!!
I am not sure I will like the new format. I’m sorry I dont get to see all the old hosts. I enjoyed hearing all of the different opinions and the way the audience was engaged.
I was shocked when my favorite show came on today with new format –I already miss the prior show with the variety and personal touch– I may not continue to watch it please bring it back!
I really liked the old format, the new format is too clinical. I have a trust worthy primary care doctor for this. I won’t be watching! Very disappointed!!! Will take it off my recordings!!!
Tuned in today not knowing about the change and I don’t like it. The original format was great and I looked forward to watching every day. I won’t be tuning in any longer. Too staid and boring.
Not happy with this new & awful change & may not watch it any more. It seems everything is changing for the worst on tv, so sad.
Taken by surprise. I guess you decided the show had gotten stale. I don’t think I like this format. Changing the channel.
I am not a fan of this new format. I love the old way, if it wasn’t broke then why fix it! I will not be watching just the first 15 minutes of the show I’m bored already!