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?
NO, I AM NOT INTERESTED IN THE NEW FORMAT AT ALL! ( Nor the new time slot ). I WILL NOT BE WATCHING SHOW ANY MORE!
Sorry. Don’t like the new format or “Dr. Ian”. Will not be watching.
I will not watch the new format. I liked the Doctors program as it was with the hosts they had.
I do not like new show. Will not be watching.
This was a really dumb move. . The old crew were extremely well loved.
Absolutely HATE the new format for the new show, will not watch. It’s boring,no interaction between the other docs,
I find the new program very boring….one guy talking for an hour. Loved the former show; won’t be watching the new one
The new show is very disappointing, the host leaves much to be desired – the show is boring and uninteresting – my family, friends and I will not be watching it any longer – please bring back the old format. This new host is not interesting to listen to or look at.
Do not like this new format at all. They have lost a longtime viewer. Goodbye The Doctors
It is awful!! The Drs was one of my 2 favorite shows. Dr. Ian is okay as a guest but not as a host. I will no longer watch.
The new format is very news-like and not as light hearted. I miss the interaction between the 3 previous hosts. Don’t see this program lasting or getting great ratings.
Turned on the tv to watch the new season of The Doctors. Where was verybody? Watched, but won’t watch again. Miss the panel of Doctors.
I do not care for the new format or doctor. I think having more than one doctor helps the personality.
How can you still call it the doctors when there is one person.. also a loaf of bread has more personality! Bring back old cast!
Why change a great show that everyone likes. I will not watch it, it was great with the original numbers of doctors who we loved seeing. Why do shows change format to something less appealing and expect to continue. There was discussion among all of the doctors and there is nothing resembling this now. I am taking this off of my agenda until the original number of drs are brought back, many of my friends are not watching and will not now for the same reason. It was like watching friends on the TV. Think about it, is it worth… Read more »