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?
What a huge mistake you have made! Dr. Stork and co-hosts have been a wonderful format for people to get information of all kinds.
Will not watch the new series as it is boring, a blah blah blah change the channel format.
This will not be on long. This host had a tough act to follow.
Very disappointing.
I watched the episode on 9/21 with the new host and format. It was incredibly dull. I missed the dynamic of the team of Drs. Stork, Ordin, Landry, Batra and Ho. After being a devoted fan of the show, I will not watch The Doctors any longer unless the previous team and format returns.
Tried the new format and host and do not like it. I will not be watching.
I will no longer be watching the new Dr.’s .. Not a Fan
Terrible mistake changing it. Couldn’t even watch the entire show. Boring! Very bad! Bring back the original doctors. I won’t be watching this one!
I don’t like the new show format. I liked the interaction between the previous physicians. I don’t want to listen to ongoing covid 19 thoughts
I saw the second episode, didn’t know format was changing?! Don’t like it at all. Very boring medical news. The Doctors who have been on are much more entertaining as well as informative. You really need both to have a successful show and bring in viewers. Sorry will not be watching unless you bring back old cast and format. Why did you change an already good thing! Bye for now.
Christina, Walpole, MA
I have to wonder what you were thinking?! Perfectly great show with a super cast.. now it’s just an informational digest! Get them back while you still can!
Yep! Won’t be watching the Dr. Phil show either since he’s part of this cabal. Too bad the original “Doctors” show has been suddenly done away with. If they change it back we’ll be back. We watched the first part of the new show yesterday and turned it off since it was SO BORING! BYE…..!
I never missed a show before. This new one is awful. I won’t be watching. Sooooo boring.
I miss the old cast. You need the interactions of several people to be warm and funny. The new host is nice but you need the group. I miss the old topics. this seems like school learning not like learning in a fun group setting. This is to serious. Im not nearly as interested to watch it.
I am very sorry to see the format of the Doctors has changed. The chemistry that Travis, Drew, Sonia and Judy is irreplaceable . It’s too bad you changed things. I will no longer be watching T he Doctors.
I will not be watching. See now the changes. NO thank you.
I do not like this new format. I have watched every show for the last several years, sadly after just the second show of the new format it will be my last. I loved the chemistry of the old cast and I just don’t get that with this new guy. Why was there no explanation or anything explaining this change. Just a complete and utter disappointment. Shame.
I have watched the Drs since the beginning and always found it interesting, informative & up to date. I learned about many medical issues and their treatment. Also learned about plastic surgery and non-surgery treatments & the cost. Updated on nutrition and choices. All in all I thought the show was fantastic . This format will be difficult to follow. The hosts were people you could identify with. I hate to see them go. I believe a grave mistake has been made!! 1 Dr replacing 3 plus+ . Makes $ sense; that’s all. Bring back Travis and Andrew. The new… Read more »