Drew Barrymore Faces Backlash and Removal as Host Amid Strikes and Controversial Incidents

The National Book Foundation has dropped Drew Barrymore as the host of their upcoming awards ceremony in protest against her decision to resume filming her daytime talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show, amid the ongoing writers' and actors' strikes. The Foundation stated that their focus is on celebrating writers and books, and they appreciate Barrymore's understanding. The move follows protests outside CBS Studios as the show resumed filming, with picketers expressing disappointment and concern over the show's decision to continue without union writers. Two audience members were also kicked out of the taping for wearing WGA pins.