Access Hollywood Host Mario Lopez Spotted Filming at Universal Orlando

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Mario Lopez, the longtime host of the entertainment news program Access Hollywood, was spotted filming at Universal Orlando this week, despite reports that the show was recently canceled. While Access Hollywood and its sister program Access Live are indeed set to conclude production later this year, the company is allowing the shows to continue airing through the 2026 TV schedule before ultimately shutting them down.

Why it matters

The cancellation of Access Hollywood is part of a broader shift in the television landscape, as network and cable news programs are giving way to more streaming and digital-first entertainment options. This change reflects the increasingly segmented nature of media consumption and the decline of shared 'water cooler' cultural moments.

The details

During his time at Universal Orlando, Lopez was seen wearing the park's employee uniforms and filming from behind a desk with scenic theme park views in the background. In his free time, he also took his family on rides at the new Epic Universe section of the resort. While Access Hollywood and Access Live are being canceled, the company plans to maintain the show's existing programming library and distribute it through other channels.

• Last week, news broke that NBC Universal was canceling Access Hollywood, Access Live, Karamo, and Steve Wilkos.
• Access Hollywood and Access Live will continue filming new episodes through the summer of 2026 before ultimately wrapping production.
• Mario Lopez was spotted filming at Universal Orlando this week, likely as part of the show's final season.

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