Popular TV Programs to Go Without Live Audiences Due to the Coronavirus
The coronavirus has continued to spread, affecting almost everything including workplaces, schools and the government. Television studios can now be added to the list. Walt Disney Television announced on Wednesday that…
The coronavirus has continued to spread, affecting almost everything including workplaces, schools and the government. Television studios can now be added to the list.
Walt Disney Television announced on Wednesday that “Live With Kelly and Ryan,” “The View” and “The Tamron Hall Show” will go without live studio audiences until further notice as a result of the growing concerns surrounding the coronavirus.
A spokesperson told TVLine:
“Given the current developing situation in New York City, we have made the decision to suspend live audiences from attending our news broadcasts and talk shows.”
“The View,” co-host Whoopi Goldberg said during the show, “For the first time ever… We made the decision not to have a studio audience. This is unprecedented. This has never happened on ‘The View’ before.”
Watch the statement below
“The View” tweeted, “We look forward to our fans returning to join us in the studio in the future!”
“Live With Kelly and Ryan” also shared a video showing the lack of a live audience.
The show tweeted, “Company decision… No audience today… but that won’t stop us.”
Popular game shows including “Jeopardy” and “Wheel of Fortune” reportedly decided to also tape episodes without live audiences indefinitely.