“Extra” is officially moving forward with another milestone year. Deadline reported on 23 February that the long-running syndicated entertainment news show has been renewed for Season 33 by Fox Television Stations.
GettyThe latest pickup keeps the series on air through 2027. Produced by Telepictures, the program remains a consistent fixture in daytime and early evening television, more than 30 years after its premiere.
‘DWTS’ Star Derek Hough to Continue as Host
Derek Hough will return to lead the show for the upcoming season. He is joined by Senior Correspondent and Weekend Host Mona Kosar Abdi and Correspondent Terri Seymour.
Season 32 has delivered strong performance numbers. Since its September premiere, the show has recorded a 20 percent week-to-week viewership increase at its recent high, according to Telepictures and Fox Television Stations, citing Nielsen data (reported by Variety).
Lauren Blincoe, Senior Vice President of Current Programming for Telepictures, reflected on the show’s longevity in a statement.
“Thirty-three seasons of Extra reflect an enduring vision and a commitment to constant reinvention,” Blincoe said, as per the official press release.
“Nobody does this better than the Extra team, led by our phenomenal Executive Producer Jeremy Spiegel, supported by our dedicated staff and crew, and brought to life by Derek’s singular talent, further strengthened by the on-air excellence of Mona and Terri. As we head into Season 33, we’re immensely proud of this powerhouse group and deeply grateful to our station partners and loyal viewers who’ve supported Extra for more than three decades.”
Season 32 Revamp Fuels Ratings Growth
Season 32 brought several new additions to the format.
One standout has been “Rolling with the Stars,” a digital series that features Hough interviewing “Dancing with the Stars” contestants while cruising around in a golf cart.
The segment quickly built momentum online and later widened its scope to include talent from other Warner Bros. productions.
In 2025, the franchise also expanded into long-form storytelling with Investigation Discovery’s “Trapped: What Is Happening to Wendy Williams?”
Frank Cicha, Executive Vice President of Programming for Fox Television Stations, pointed to the show’s adaptability as a key factor in its continued success.
“Amidst challenging times in syndication, the reinvention of Extra has emerged as a genuinely positive story,” Cicha said. “Congrats to Derek Hough, the entire team at Extra, and everyone at Telepictures.”
Broad National Clearance and Production Team
Season 33 will continue to air nationwide, with the program cleared in more than 95 percent of the country.
Major station groups carrying the show include Fox Television Stations, Nexstar Media Group, Sinclair Broadcast Group, TEGNA, and Hearst Television, among others.
“Extra” is produced by Telepictures, a division of the Warner Bros. Television Group, and distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales. Jeremy Spiegel remains executive producer.
As the series heads into its 33rd season, the approach remains familiar. High-profile interviews. Up-to-the-minute entertainment news. And a steady effort to evolve with a shifting media landscape.
