Drew Barrymore Faces Backlash for Continuing TV Show Amid Strike

Drew Barrymore has issued a tearful apology after facing criticism for restarting her talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show, during the writers' strike. Protesters demonstrated at the CBS studios, and audience members were reportedly removed for wearing Writers Guild of America (WGA) pins. Barrymore expressed remorse, taking full responsibility for her actions and apologizing to writers and unions. She defended her decision, stating that she wanted to provide a show for people during sensitive times and that her role as host did not violate strike rules according to Sag-Aftra. The backlash resulted in Barrymore being dropped as the host of the National Book Awards. The WGA plans to continue negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers next week.