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Several years after his infamous lewd conversation with Donald Trump for Access Hollywood, Billy Bush was caught on tape making a sexual comment about Kendall Jenner during a recent taping of Extra.

The Daily Beast reported Friday that it had obtained audio from an Oct. 31 Extra taping where Bush jokes with staffers about Jenner’s Toy Story-inspired Halloween costume. After asking someone for the name of her character, to which he was informed that she was dressed as Jessie the cowgirl, he says: “Kendall goes as Jessie and, believe me, there were a lot of woodies.”

The comment didn’t make it into the segment that aired on Halloween. While the Extra host did comment on Jenner’s costume in the final segment, he only went as far as to say, “it’s going to be hard to see Toy Story the same way ever again.”

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Extra, read all about it: Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey is leaving Extra after 22 years.

Gregorisch-Dempsey served as the syndicated show’s senior executive producer. She had been working remotely from Florida during the pandemic, but opted to leave the show at the end of the season in August rather than return to the Los Angeles office.

Theresa Coffino and Jeremy Spiegel will continue as executive producers, and Gregorisch-Dempsey will help with the transition.

“I’m proud to be the longest-running executive producer of any entertainment show in America, but it’s now time to move on,” Gregorisch-Dempsey said in a statement.

During her two-decade run, Extra was nominated eight times for Outstanding Entertainment News Program at the Daytime Emmy Awards and won twice.

The show is currently hosted by Billy Bush.

The Daily Mail was first to report Dempsey’s departure.

Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey is leaving “Extra” after 22 years, TheWrap has learned.

The veteran producer, best known as Lisa G, will be stepping down from her position in September. In a statement to the DailyMail, which was first to report the news, Gregorisch-Dempsey said: “I’m proud to be the longest-running executive producer of any entertainment show in America, but it’s now time to move on.”

During her two decades running the show, “Extra” has been nominated eight times for Outstanding Entertainment News Program at the Daytime Emmy Awards. The show has won twice.

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Lifetime has greenlit Ripped from the Headlines true-crime film, I Was Lorena Bobbitt, and the return of the series Smart Justice, hosted by Elizabeth Smart.

Lorena Bobbitt became a household name and made tabloid headlines when, after alleging years of abuse by her husband, she cut off his penis with a knife in 1993. Now, nearly 30 years later, she tells her story for the first time with Lifetime. The fully authorized film, in which Bobbitt serves as an executive producer, follows her journey from an immigrant bride to a battered wife into an unlikely media sensation. I Am Lorena Bobbitt also documents her ultimately devoting her life to advocating for other abused women.

Produced by Cineflix International, executive producers are Bobbitt, Andy Streitfeld, Jeff Vanderwal and Charles Tremayne. I Was Lorena Bobbitt is written by Barbara Nance and will be directed by Danishka Esterhazy. Casting is underway on the movie series,...

Lifetime is bringing more true-crime to primetime. The network has commissioned six “Smart Justice” specials with Elizabeth Smart to serve as companion docs for its “Ripped from the Headlines” true-crime movie slate.

In each “Smart Justice” special, Smart — the woman who became famous for escaping from her abductors after being kidnapped at the age of 14 — will analyze the details of the real-life case presented in each movie.

Two other projects greenlit from the headlines: the four-hour documentary “Surviving Jeffrey Epstein,” and a new authorized biopic “I Was Lorena Bobbitt” — based on the sensationalized ’90s slashing. Bobbit will serve as an executive producer on her own biopic.

Here is the description for “I Was Lorena Bobbit.”

“Lorena Bobbitt became a household name and made tabloid headlines when after years of abuse by her husband, she cut off his penis with a knife in 1993. Now nearly 30 years later, Lorena tells her story,...

In a syndication deal with a novel twist, Fox and Warner Bros. have reached multi-year renewals for Extra, TMZ, TMZ Live and The Real, with new formatting that eliminates the commercial breaks at the ends of each show.

The hope is that by adjusting the timing of ad breaks — in a way that preserves the net ad load but avoids awkward cutaways at the end of a programming block — both business partners will see more viewer retention. The final 90 seconds to two minutes of the block will be programming, with efforts under way to have one show toss to the other, a common practice in cable TV.

Jack Abernethy, CEO, Fox Television Stations, told Deadline in an interview that the move emulates a shift he helped steer in his previous role at Fox overseeing the launch of Fox News Channel in the mid-1990s. At that time, cable news incumbent...

Billy Bush will return to entertainment reporting as the anchor of a the syndicated Warner Brothers magazine show “Extra Extra,”marking his return to the format after leaving NBC under a cloud.

Bush was discovered on an old 2005 “Access Hollywood” tape laughing at vulgar remarks Donald Trump made about sexually assaulting women. Controversy around the tape cost Bush a gig as a co-anchor of the 9 a.m. hour of NBC’s “Today.”

“We all have to be able to evolve as we grow,” Bush told People in an interview. “The guy that left the scene in 2016 was already a changed person but I had the opportunity to grow up a little bit. Facing adversity in some way is good. And I feel I’ll be better at my job than I ever was. This is my next step.” “Extra Extra” is slated to air on some of Fox’s top owned-and-operated stations.

Lifetime has given the green light to three documentaries for its 2020 programming slate. They are From Darkness To Light, from three-time Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman, Emmy winner Leah Remini and A+E Originals; Smart Justice: The Jayme Closs Case hosted by Elizabeth Smart, and documentary film series Hopelessly In Love, from eOne and Creature Films.

Raisman and Remini have joined forces on From Darkness To Light, a documentary event in which Raisman helps victims of sexual assault find their voice in order to start healing and turn from victim to survivor. It was on January 20, 2018, that Raisman stared down her abuser, Larry Nasser, in a Michigan courtroom, rallying other victims to step forward and demand justice and accountability. Nasser is currently serving a 60-year federal prison sentence following his conviction on multiple charges of sexual assault.

Produced by A+E Originals and Remini’s No Seriously Productions, From Darkness...

A new syndicated daytime strip has Uber in its crosshairs. Producers of Crime Watch Daily, which premieres September 14, used their session at the TCA Summer Press Tour today to unveil a six-month investigation into the popular transportation service. Executive producer Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey said the probe turned up three people with criminal histories who agreed to apply to drive for Uber X — one of whom has multiple burglary convictions and told Crime Watch Daily…...

Ray Richmond is contributing to Deadline's coverage of TCA. The critics took out their verbal blades at an afternoon TCA panel hyping the new CW reality show H8R that goes to great lengths to bring "celebrities" together with those who trash talk about them on the Internet. The early episodes will feature the likes of Snooki from Jersey Shore. The biggest names participating in the series so far are Eva Longoria and Leah Remini. Critics peppered exec producers Mike Fleiss and Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey and exec producer/host Mario Lopez with questions about who would watch the famous go to great lengths to convert their biggest non-fans into supporters. One questioner wondered whether viewers would eventually see an episode where President Obama comes face to face with a Tea Party member. But perhaps the most interesting aspect of the panel was the fact that Fleiss, producer of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette,...

Celebrities including Eva Longoria, Barry Bonds, Leah Remini and Kat Von D will go head-to-head with everyday people who don't like them in a new CW reality series called H8R.

Episodes featuring Jersey Shore's Snooki and Kim Kardashian have already been shot. The Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss, Extra host Mario Lopez, and Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey executive-produce the show. Lopez said if the show has a message, it's "Hate is not cool.

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TV host Maria Menounos has signed a multi-year deal with Telepictures to serve as co-host of "Extra," with on-air duties at "Dr. Drew's Lifechangers" and will develop new projects in which she'll serve as host and executive producer.

Menounos will join "Extra," as co-host with Mario Lopez, who has been with the program since 2007 and helped make the show the second longest-running entertainment magazine on television. In addition, Menounos will appear on "Dr. Drew's Lifechangers,...

Mike Fleiss, the creator of reality hits like The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, which has spawned some of the most unlikable celebrities on the planet (we’re looking directly at you, Jake Pavelka), has been announced as an executive producer for the CW’s upcoming reality project, H8R, which matches disliked stars and the real-life people who hate them.

Fleiss said in a press release, “This is an exciting show for a number of reasons. But to me, what gives H8R legitimate breakout potential is that it is truly original. So much reality TV is completely derivative. Not H8R. I...

Mike Fleiss, the creator and executive producer of The Bachelor franchise, is joining the CW's new series H8R. He will team with creators Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey and Jeremy Spiegel, along with host Mario Lopez, as executive producers on the one-hour reality show. It pairs well-known personalities with real people who don’t like them. The point is to win them over. Fleiss’ Next Entertainment will produce in association with Warner Horizon Television. Mike Harney will co-executive produce. Fleiss' reality credits include Who Wants to Marry a Millionaire? and High School Reunion. The series premieres September 14 and will air Wednesdays at 8 Pm.

CW's H8R lands Mike Fleiss as executive producer. Fleiss created The Bachelor. Variety reports that with Fleiss, the CW is bringing on a proven hitmaker as a guide with hopes to launch this into an hourly-long runner in the fall schedule. Aside from Fleiss, Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey and Jeremy Spiegel are still executive producing on the unscripted series which Warner Horizon Television is producing along with Fleiss' Next Entertainment. In the Mario Lopez-hosted show, celebrities go head-to-head with civilians who hate them to win their "haters" over.

CW's H8R lands Mike Fleiss as executive producer. Fleiss created The Bachelor. Variety reports that with Fleiss, the CW is bringing on a proven hitmaker as a guide with hopes to launch this into an hourly-long runner in the fall schedule. Aside from Fleiss, Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey and Jeremy Spiegel are still executive producing on the unscripted series which Warner Horizon Television is producing along with Fleiss' Next Entertainment. In the Mario Lopez-hosted show, celebrities go head-to-head with civilians who hate them to win their "haters" over.

CW's H8R lands Mike Fleiss as executive producer. Fleiss created The Bachelor. Variety reports that with Fleiss, the CW is bringing on a proven hitmaker as a guide with hopes to launch this into an hourly-long runner in the fall schedule. Aside from Fleiss, Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey and Jeremy Spiegel are still executive producing on the unscripted series which Warner Horizon Television is producing along with Fleiss' Next Entertainment. In the Mario Lopez-hosted show, celebrities go head-to-head with civilians who hate them to win their "haters" over.

The Ringer

Sarah Michelle Gellar stars as a woman who, after witnessing a murder, goes on the run, hiding out by assuming the life of her wealthy identical twin sister – only to learn that her sister’s seemingly idyllic life is just as complicated and dangerous as the one she’s trying to leave behind. Bridget is six months sober and starting to turn her life around when she is the sole witness to a professional hit. Despite the assurances of her FBI protector, Agent Victor Machado, Bridget knows her life is on the line. She flees to New York, telling no one, not even her Narcotics Anonymous sponsor, Malcolm. In New York, Bridget reunites with her estranged twin, Siobhan. Wealthy, pampered and married to the strikingly handsome Andrew Martin, Siobhan lives what appears to be a fairy tale life – a life where no one knows that Bridget exists. The...

The CW announced its 2011-2012 schedule today. Fans of Sarah Michelle Gellar have a lot to be happy about, the lineup includes her new drama Ringer. Gellar stars "as a woman who, after witnessing a murder, goes on the run, hiding out by assuming the life of her wealthy identical twin sister – only to learn that her sister’s seemingly idyllic life is just as complicated and dangerous as the one she’s trying to leave behind." Other shows include Hart of Dixie, H8R, The Secret Circle, The Frame and Remodeled, along with the CW favorites.

Here is the official press release:

The CW Network unveiled the schedule for its 2011-2012 season today at its annual upfront presentation for advertisers, affiliates and national media from Jazz at Lincoln Center. Electro hip-hop group Lmfao staged a rousing flash mob dance and performed their hit song “Party Rock Anthem” to open the show.

The CW Network will unveil the schedule for its 2011-2012 season today at its annual upfront presentation for advertisers, affiliates and national media from Jazz at Lincoln Center. Electro hip-hop group Lmfao will stage a rousing flash mob dance and performed their hit song "Party Rock Anthem" to open the show. The announcement was made by Dawn Ostroff, President of Entertainment, and Mark Pedowitz, the new President of The CW. "We're thrilled to present the most exciting primetime schedule The CW has ever had, comprised of shows that feature bold concepts, proven TV stars and up-and-coming, breakout talent," said Ostroff. "In just five years, we've built an instantly recognizable brand that resonates with both viewers and advertisers and is known for being smartly provocative, culturally current, emotionally authentic and a leader in digital and social media. This upcoming season will continue to establish The CW as a premier destination for our viewers,...

Chicago – The CW announces a relatively aggressive Fall 2011 schedule with details on four new shows, one every night for the majority of the work week. With stars like Sarah Michelle Gellar, Rachel Bilson, and Mario Lopez making their way to the struggling network, perhaps this is the year that The CW turns it around.

Hart of Dixie

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The CW will bring back “Gossip Girl,” “90210,” an All-Star edition of “America’s Next Top Model,” “The Vampire Diaries,” “Nikita,” and “Supernatural.” “One Tree Hill” will return mid-season for its final chapter.

The new dramas on the network include “Hart of Dixie” with Rachel Bilson,” “Ringer” with Sarah Michelle Gellar,” and a new drama from Kevin Williamson (“Dawson’s Creek”) called “The Secret Circle.” Mario Lopez hosts a reality program called “H8R.”

Dawn Ostroff, President of Entertainment at The CW, said via press release, “We’re thrilled to...

Have you had enough of The Situation? Do you want to kick Kardashian to the curb? How would you like to express your feelings to reality’s biggest stars face to face? With The CW’s new show H8R, you may just get your wish.

The latest project from The CW will bring overexposed reality TV stars down to meet their biggest detractors and try to convince them of the error of their ways. The show comes from Extra executive producers Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey and Jeremy Spiegel, with fresh-faced Extra spokesman Mario Lopez set to perform hosting duties for H8R as well.

The pilot episode has reportedly been met with much fanfare at The CW, due in no small part to the first ...

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She’s back: Sarah Michelle Gellar is returning to TV next season as the star of Ringer, a thriller developed for CBS but punted over to The CW.

Sources say CBS brass liked the script and loved the idea of casting Gellar, but once they saw the pilot it didn’t feel on brand for the network — and luckily the company has a sister network at The CW (that just so happens to be built partly upon the foundation of another network, The WB, where Gellar reigned as high priestess for years as the star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer...

Exclusive: I hear the CW is picking up to series H8R, an one-hour reality project from Warner Horizon, which pairs people with celebrities they absolutely detest. Additionally, I hear that the series pickup deal for the Sarah Michelle Gellar-starring mystery drama Ringer at the CW is now done. The network is expected to unveil both series at its upfront presentation on Thursday. Mario Lopez hosts H8R, in which celebrities confront their biggest haters and try to convince them that their animosity is misdirected. The CW first ordered a pilot for the project, which featured reality stars Snooki and Kim Kardashian. The pilot has been red-hot at the CW. The network for years has been looking for a new big, loud reality series to join America's Next Top Model, and I hear the feeling internally is that this might be it. H8R also represents some Time Warner...

If there’s one celebrity you just cannot stand,* The CW might give you the chance to confront them — and the star a chance to win you over.

That’s the idea behind a new reality show in development at the network called H8R.

The CW has no comment on this early-stage project, but sources say H8R is casting for everyday people who really-really-really dislike a particular celebrity, and trying to pair them with the famous person of their dreams nightmares (now if only The CW could figure out how to get rid of comment board trolls too … just imagine,...

Get ready for those life-changing answers you need when the new daily half-hour show "Dr. Drew's Lifechangers" premieres on The CW.

Warner Bros. and Telepictures Productions will produce, with both Pinsky and "Extra's" Senior Executive Producer Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey serving as executive producers.

The show, which was developed on "Extra," will concentrate on people in conflict -- anything from relationship troubles to addiction. Pinsky -- who is board certified in internal and addiction medicine -- will...