The syndicated entertainment news strip “” has been renewed for season 33 by the Fox-owned television station group in major markets. Loren Blincoe, Telepictures’ senior vice president of current programming, and Frank Cicha, executive vice president of programming at Fox Television Networks, announced the pickup on Monday.
This would allow “Extras” to continue into the 2026-2027 television season. “Extra” introduced “Dancing with the Stars” judge Derek Hough as the new host for season 32. The show is led by senior correspondent and weekend host Mona Kosar Abdi and correspondent Terry Seymour.
“During these difficult times for the syndication industry, the reinvention of ‘Extra’ has emerged as a truly positive story,” Chicha said in a statement. “Congratulations to Derek Hough, the entire Extra team, and everyone at Telepictures.
Jeremy Spiegel will continue to serve as executive producer of “Extra.” As part of the show’s evolution this season (including an opening dance number and new segment), “Extra” also launched a digital series, “Rolling with the Stars,” featuring Hough interviewing “Dancing with the Stars” contestants in a golf cart.
“Extras” has also expanded into long-form content, including the investigative discovery program “Trapped: What Is Happening to Wendy Williams?”
Extra is the second-longest running entertainment news magazine after Entertainment Tonight. The show has received 12 consecutive Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Entertainment News Program, winning this honor in 2014 and 2016.
“Over 33 seasons, ‘Extra’ reflects an enduring vision and a commitment to constant reinvention,” Blincoe said. “No one does this better than the ‘Extra’ team, led by phenomenal executive producer Jeremy Spiegel, supported by a dedicated staff and crew, and brought to life by Derek’s unparalleled talent, enhanced by Mona and Terry’s on-air excellence. As we head into Season 33, we are extremely proud of this strong group and deeply grateful to our station partners and loyal viewers who have supported ‘Extra’ for more than 30 years.”
“Extra” is produced by Telepictures, part of Warner Bros. Television Group, and distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales. This show is currently available on Fox Television, Nexstar Media Group, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Tegna, Hearst Television, Scripps Broadcasting, Gray Media, Sunbeam Television, CBS, Mission Broadcasting, Morgan Murphy Media, Coastal Television, Allen Media, American Spirit, Lilly Broadcasting, News-Press & Gazette Company, Block Communications, Imagiccom Communications, Circle City Broadcasting, Weigel Broadcasting, etc., and is viewed in 95% of the United States. Griffin Media, Marquee Broadcasting, Morris Network, Draper Media, Heartland Media, Heritage, Standard Media, Wray Properties Trust, Channel Communications, Community Broadcast Group, and Price Media Corporation stations.
“This renewal is a testament to the extraordinary Extra team whose creativity, dedication and passion drive the show forward every day,” said Spiegel. “Derek’s energy, artistry and creativity helped us reimagine Extra in fresh and innovative ways and was the perfect complement to Mona and Terry’s incredible work. We are grateful to Warner Bros. Discovery, Fox and all of our broadcast partners for their continued support and confidence in Extra.”
