Entertainment

'Good Morning America' to expand; 'The Chew' canceled

23 of May 2018

This image released by ABC shows, co-hosts, from left, Michael Strahan, Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos in the set of "Good Morning America," Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in New York. The program is expanding to a third hour. ABC said Wednesday the new third hour will air at 1 p.m. ET or noon CDT/PDT. (Paula Lobo/ABC via AP),This image released by ABC shows, co-hosts, from left, Michael Strahan, Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos in the set of "Good Morning America," Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in New York. The program is expanding to a third hour. ABC said Wednesday the new third hour will air at 1 p.m. ET or noon CDT/PDT. (Paula Lobo/ABC via AP)

NEW YORK (AP) — ABC’s “Good Morning America” is expanding to a third hour — and swallowing “The Chew” to make room.

The network said Wednesday the new third hour will air at 1 p.m. Eastern, which is often the spot for the cooking show. “GMA” starts at 7 a.m.

“The Chew” has aired for seven seasons. ABC didn’t reveal when the third hour of “GMA” will begin, but said “The Chew” episodes will air as planned until September.

Says Ben Sherwood, president of Disney/ABC Television: “We believe there is great opportunity for viewers and advertisers in expanding to a third hour.”