Ex-PIX11 Host Tamsen Fadal Exploring Daytime TV Comeback

The menopause advocate is taking 'exploratory meetings' amid talk show cancellations.

Feb. 17, 2026 at 1:55pm

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Former PIX 11 News anchor Tamsen Fadal, who left television in 2023 due to menopausal symptoms, has been taking preliminary meetings to potentially return to daytime TV. With the cancellations of shows hosted by Kelly Clarkson and Sherri Shepherd, Fadal is exploring opportunities, though she is 'definitely not' replacing Shepherd's program.

Why it matters

Fadal's potential return to daytime television would mark a comeback for the menopause advocate, who rebranded herself as an author, podcast host, and speaker after leaving her longtime local news gig. Her experience could resonate with viewers navigating similar health challenges.

The details

Fadal, who is represented by UTA, has been taking 'exploratory meetings' with various studios, though she is not actively pitching a show. While Debmar-Mercury, the company behind Shepherd's show, has not commented on Fadal, other studios have expressed interest in the former news anchor and her successful video podcast 'The Tamsen Show'.

  • Fadal left her 15-year TV gig at PIX 11 in 2023 after experiencing menopausal symptoms.
  • Kelly Clarkson and Sherri Shepherd's talk shows will not be returning for a new season.

The players

Tamsen Fadal

A former PIX 11 News anchor who left television in 2023 due to menopausal symptoms and has since rebranded herself as an author, podcast host, documentarian, and speaker, spreading awareness about menopause.

Ira Bernstein

Fadal's husband and the co-founder of Debmar-Mercury, the company behind Wendy Williams and Sherri Shepherd's eponymous shows.

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What they’re saying

“She's repped by UTA, so there's been some exploratory meetings, and people have called, but she's not actively pitching a show. She takes meetings when people come to her.”

— Insider (Page Six)

“The podcast is the new talk show. It's almost like a television show and people want her on theirs.”

— Insider (Page Six)

“Debmar-Mercury is always in discussions and development for a variety of platforms, but nothing they are developing is replacing 'Sherri' on the Fox TV stations.”

— Insider (Page Six)

The takeaway

Tamsen Fadal's potential return to daytime television could provide a platform for her to continue advocating for women's health issues, particularly around menopause, which led to her departure from local news in the first place. Her experience and brand recognition could resonate with viewers seeking relatable content.