Sherri Shepherd Vows to Keep Her Talk Show Going After Cancelation

The host says she's "not going down without a fight" after "Sherri" was canceled after four seasons.

Feb. 18, 2026 at 10:07pm

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Sherri Shepherd's daytime talk show "Sherri" has been canceled after four seasons, but the host says she's "still really trying to keep this going" and that "you haven't seen the last of 'Sherri'." Shepherd expressed disappointment over the cancelation but said she's grateful for the opportunity to "live a dream" and "make a difference" through the show, which focused on bringing joy and laughter to viewers.

Why it matters

Shepherd's show was well-received, earning her a Daytime Emmy nomination in 2023 for outstanding talk show host. The cancelation comes as a blow, but Shepherd's determination to keep the show going reflects her commitment to her craft and connection with her audience.

The details

Shepherd said the "love has been overwhelming" from fans since the cancelation announcement. She noted she was able to achieve her goal of bringing joy and laughter to viewers, including dancing with former First Lady Michelle Obama. Despite the disappointment, Shepherd remains hopeful about the show's future, saying "I'm not going down without a fight" and that "you haven't seen the last of 'Sherri'."

  • Sherri was canceled in February 2026 after four seasons on the air.
  • Shepherd addressed the cancelation during a February 17, 2026 episode of the TODAY show.

The players

Sherri Shepherd

The host of the canceled daytime talk show "Sherri", who was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in 2023 for outstanding talk show host.

Michelle Obama

The former First Lady of the United States, who appeared on Shepherd's show.

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What they’re saying

“I've had famous people call me. So many people have called and written to tell me to tell me how much of an impact this show made, and I'm thankful that I got to live a dream for four years. How many people can say that they got to live a dream with great ratings? Where you got to have a platform that made a difference?”

— Sherri Shepherd, Talk Show Host (TODAY)

“Let me tell you something. I'm from the Shepherds of Chicago. We don't go down without a fight, not at all. So, I am still really trying to keep this going and you haven't seen the last of 'Sherri',”

— Sherri Shepherd, Talk Show Host (TODAY)

What’s next

Shepherd plans to continue fighting to keep her talk show "Sherri" on the air despite its cancelation, saying "you haven't seen the last of 'Sherri'."

The takeaway

Sherri Shepherd's determination to keep her canceled talk show going despite the setback reflects her deep connection with her audience and commitment to bringing joy and laughter to viewers, even in the face of adversity.