EXCLUSIVE: The Steve Wilkos Show has been renewed for its 19th season in national syndication, Tracie Wilson, EVP of NBCUniversal Syndication Studios & E! News announced Monday.
“Steve Wilkos has built a reputation as one of daytime TV’s most trusted talk show hosts over the past 18 seasons,” Wilson said. “Steve’s authenticity and sincere commitment to finding the truth for his guests are what drive the show’s success. We’re excited for another season of outstanding episodes from Steve and his incredibly talented team, all of whom have made The Steve Wilkos Show a mainstay in daytime television.”
Wilkos, a former Chicago police officer and U.S. Marine, tackles topics including relationship issues, family dynamics, social topics and true crime.
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The Steve Wilkos Show is averaging 664,000 viewers and is strong in key demos including women 25-54 (+35%) and adults 25-54 (+30%), according to NBCU, with approximately 10 million followers across all its social media platforms.
“We’re thrilled to be bringing our audience more captivating stories and unforgettable moments in season 19,” said executive producer Rachelle Wilkos. “I’m beyond proud of Steve and our exceptionally hardworking, dedicated production team and crew for reaching this remarkable milestone.”
Currently airing in 87% of the country, The Steve Wilkos Show is broadcast on leading station groups such as Nexstar, Sinclair, Hearst, Scripps, Weigel, Tegna, CW Plus, Sunbeam, Bahakel and Cox.
“I love hosting the show and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue to make a difference in our guests’ lives,” Wilkos said. “I want to thank our loyal audience who tune in every day and engage with us on social media. It’s your unwavering support that makes a season 19 possible.”
The Steve Wilkos Show is executive produced by Rachelle Wilkos and co-executive produced by Selina Santos. The show is distributed by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios and produced by Stamford Studios Production.