ABC Fall Schedule Heavy on Unscripted Series Amid Pandemic Production Shutdown

“The View” hosts went toe-to-toe while comparing their feet on Monday’s episode of the talk show. 

EastEnders is set to clash with Emmerdale after it announced a huge schedule shake-up on Monday, which starts next month. The BBC One soap will no longer be airing on Fridays and instead will be broadcast Monday to Thursday at the new fixed time of 7.30pm.This isn't the only schedule shake-up as Doctors, which will also air in the afternoon, will be repeated Monday to Thursday at 7pm on BBC Two.

Former Dancing on Ice professional skater Alex Murphy discussed a cancer scare she had this week. The 33 year old revealed her recent experiences amid concerns she had about a lump on her breast. Taking to Instagram to respond to questions from her followers, the champion of 2020 explained how her health is OK now and has been given the all-clear.

Coronation Street fans have gone wild after recognising Joseph Brown's grandma Linda Hancock star Jacqueline Leonard from EastEnders. During the latest instalment of the ITV soap, Linda angered Chesney Brown after suggesting that Joseph move back to Portugal with her to live. Speaking to Joseph at the end of the episode, Chesney told his son: "Grandma Linda, she means well...

The Only Way is Essex star Yazmin Oukhellou looked chic in an all white ensemble as she shopped in Mayfair, London on Monday. The reality star sported a cream Fendi mini dress which she paired with a matching white fur-trimmed coat. Yazmin, 27, accessorised the look with a Chanel Quilted CC Filigree Vanity Case, which retails for around £4,000.

Gary Lineker, 61, spoke out earlier today on his outrage as he fired off a foul-mouthed tirade on Twitter.The Match of the Day presenter could not contain his anger as he warned Europe was “on the brink of war”.In view of his 8.3 million followers, Gary tweeted: “On the brink of war in Europe.“Human beings are remarkable creatures.“After millions of years of evolvement, we’ve been given just enough intelligence to be really f**king stupid.”The post quickly gained attention from other Twitter users, receiving more than 17,000 likes in less than an hour.Some social media accounts agreed with Gary and voiced their indignation as they replied to his tweet.JohnMcBrideIRE said: “Our Government's, if it does come to war, don't expect any of them to be in the trenches when it matters.“It's absolutely outrageous that they can make us feel this way!”GentBetClub added: “Are we on the brink of war?“I hope one day everybody could be as intelligent as you Gary.“What a day that would be!”MythFcb typed: “We don’t deserve this earth at all.“We come here create pollution, wars, and ruin everything that was once natural and beautiful.”JWLFC7 stated: “What is this all about, why can we not all be friends and have peace.”Gary’s post was a far cry from yesterday’s message for the Queen, who has tested positive for coronavirus.The TV star took to the social media website to send her his support following the worrying news.A Buckingham Palace statement on Sunday announced that the monarch was experiencing mild symptoms of Covid-19."Her Majesty is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week," the statement read."She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the

Governor Gavin Newsom slammed Florida’s far-reaching and dangerous “Don’t Say Gay” bill, urging Sunshine state lawmakers to stop pushing the legislation which he called “nothing short of a state-sponsored intimidation of LGBTQ children.”Newsom, who has a long history of standing up for LGBTQ people and same-sex marriage, rightly noted that the Florida legislation “will put kids – who are already navigating stress – in physical and psychological danger.”Indeed, the bill’s sponsor in the House is pushing a dangerous amendment to his own bill. Currently, the bill says schools must tell parents if their children exhibit mental or physical changes, which would include coming out as or even talking about possibly being LGBTQ.

Gisele Bündchen showcased her spectacular model figure as she took a leisurely stroll on a beach in Costa Rica on Saturday.The 41-year-old Brazilian beauty's toned legs and tiny waist were on display as she rocked a pair of minuscule denim shorts and a black bra.The fashion icon has been enjoying an extended vacation with her family following husband Tom Brady's, 44, retirement announcement. Model looks: Gisele Bündchen showcased her spectacular model figure as she took a leisurely stroll on a beach in Costa Rica on SaturdayThe former runway sensation - who has been known as one of the highest-paid models in the world since 2001 - sported a loosely tied white cotton shirt as a cover-up.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterThe annual Time100 list of the world’s most influential people is getting the TV treatment with an hourlong ABC special on Sept. 22, the same day that that the full list will be released on Time.com.“We are elated to be partnering with Time to bring the coveted Time100 list to primetime for the first time in its history,” said Rob Mills, senior vice president of alternative series, specials and late night at ABC Entertainment.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterABC wants to get out the vote ahead of the 2020 presidential election.The network will air hourlong special “VOMO: Vote or Miss Out,” created by online media outlet ATTN:, on Monday, Sept. 14.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterProlific producer Mark Gordon is setting sail with a new production company, Mark Gordon Pictures.The venture is backed by Entertainment One, where Gordon served as president until July 2019 in the wake of friction with the group. He then transitioned to a development and production deal with the company, which has since been acquired by toy giant Hasbro.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterNielsen estimates that there are 121 million home with televisions for the 2020-2021 TV season, a 0.3% uptick from 120.6 million last year.According to the data analytic and measurement company, the number of persons age 2 and older in American TV households edged up 0.2% from last year to 307.9 million, including a 1.9% increase in Hispanic TV households, 0.9% rise in Black TV households and 2.7% increase in Asian TV households.The percentage of total U.S.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterVariety‘s Chris Willman won entertainment journalist of the year at the 62nd Annual Southern California Journalism Awards, held virtually Saturday evening amid the ongoing pandemic.Willman also won in the music criticism category for his reviews, as well as in the music and theater news or feature category for “Interview with Radiohead’s Thom Yorke.”Variety was awarded eight prizes in total at this year’s awards, including best in-house or corporate publication for its joint issue with Rolling Stone, “American (In)Justice.”Owen Gleiberman won for his memorial tribute, “John Simon: Now That He’s Gone, the Image of the Critic as Hater May Have Died Out Too,” and Daniel D’Addario won for personality profile of film

Joe Otterson TV ReporterABC has given a series order to the limited anthology series “Women of the Movement,” which will tell the story of key female figures in the Civil Rights Movement.The show was first announced as being in development in August 2019. The first six-episode season is slated to debut in 2021.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterHead of Warner Bros. Animation Sam Register is adding Cartoon Network’s productions to his purview with an elevation to president of Warner Bros.

Elaine Low Senior TV Writer“The Daily Show” and Trevor Noah have taken out a full-page ad in the Thursday print issues of several major newspapers, needling President Trump on the last night of the Republican National Convention.Advertising the faux legal firm Trevor Noah & Associates & Sons Presidential Attorneys, the ad reads:  “Are you a soon-to-be ex-president? About to lose legal immunity? Has your lawyer gone to jail? Call the very fine people on YOUR side.”The faux firm offers legal defense against “Corruption, mega-corruption, emoluments (we know what that is!), shady rich guy tax stuff, obstruction of justice (same price for multiple counts!), you told people to inject bleach for some reason, mail murder.” Calling the number

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterMiramax TV is filling out its executive team. Amanda Klein has been tapped to become senior vice president of television, while Isha Mehta has been named vice president of international business affairs of the company’s television department.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterFox Corp. and Walt Disney have both reinstated executive salaries for most of those impacted by temporary pay cuts amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to those familiar with the situation.At Fox, the parent company of Fox Entertainment, Fox News, Fox Business and Fox Sports, compensation reductions of 15% for execs at the vice president level and above came to an end on July 31.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterSupermodel-turned-businesswoman Tyra Banks has signed a first-look deal with Disney Television Studios’ ABC Signature to focus her efforts on producing scripted programming with ABC Signature and unscripted content with ABC Entertainment.“Ever since I was a little girl growing up in Inglewood, California, I’ve been enamored by the magic of Disney. Joining the family at ABC feels like a homecoming of sorts,” says Banks.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterHeather Jones feels “lost, tired and hopeless.” Work has been slow for her and her husband, both actors, since the coronavirus pandemic shut down film and television production five months ago. Last December, their 4-year-old son Harmon completed a series of surgeries, chemo and radiation for alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer, and is now undergoing physical therapy as well as routine MRIs, CT scans and bloodwork in the aftermath.

Katy Perry has put in a request for a high chair for the next season of American Idol.