Where Did All of the Doctors Go on 'The Doctors'?

Publish date: 2024-05-30

What came about to 'The Doctors' TV show in 2020? The long-running sequence fired its panel of scientific execs.

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When The Doctors returned for its thirteenth season on Sept. 21, viewers had been taken aback by way of the new structure. Instead of a panel of five scientific execs, the long-running TV show now has only one host for the the rest of 2020.

Dr. Ian Smith, who was once a member of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition during Barack Obama’s two phrases in place of work, is currently taking pictures the made over collection out of an East Coast studio, but what resulted in the sudden solid shake-up? COVID-19 is largely to blame.

What came about to 'The Doctors' TV display in 2020?

Producers published in August that the coronavirus pandemic inspired them to take the talk display in a special direction — no less than for Season 13. 

"Trustworthy and straightforward medical news has never been more important. The Doctors recognizes the opportunity to support our viewers and deliver the content they’re looking for and deserve to get," executive producer Jay McGraw said whilst discussing the changes.

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"Dr. Ian and our award-winning team coming together for Season 13 are focused on being an empowering resource of news, solutions, and inspiration to stay healthy and become stronger than ever."

In a commentary of his own, Dr. Ian published what he hopes to accomplish as the program’s host. "Helping people learn how to be the best versions of themselves is a personal passion of mine, and I am excited to bring viewers unbiased information and facts, free of any political slant, to help them take their power back," he shared.

While ER doctor Dr. Travis Stork, dermatologist Dr. Sonia Batra, psychologist Dr. Judy Ho, and OB/GYN Dr. Nita Landry received’t be returning to the series as panelists, plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Ordon confirmed on Instagram that he’s still involved with the syndicated show, although it sounds as if to be in a behind-the-scenes function.

Most of the brushed aside doctors are already working on new initiatives.

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Dr. Sonia recently returned to Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family to speak "maskne" and bust some skin care myths, while Dr. Judy is focusing on her podcast, "SuperCharged Life."

In a message on Instagram, the "Stop Self-Sabotage" author wrote of her go out, "Although that chapter of my professional life is coming to a close, I look forward to the new format of The Doctors and I hope all of you will continue to support the show and to join me in wishing the new program well."

Dr. Travis, who welcomed his first child with wife Parris in June, additionally posted a lengthy note about his time on the collection. "I am happy to say that I have stayed true to myself and never compromised my integrity. At the end of the day I still like the person I see in the mirror, and you can’t put a price on that," he mentioned.  

"Today, I am thrilled about my future as a husband, father, doctor, and an honest voice within the world of medicine," he added. "I’m 48 years young and on to my next adventure. Stay tuned…"

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