Disney has officially cancelled FABLife, the ensemble talk show that was once headlined by Tyra Banks. She cutback her role two months into the show’s run. FABLife will remain in production so that it may continue to air until the end of the current television season.
“We’re extremely proud of everyone involved with (‘FABLife’) and would like to thank them for all of their contributions and tireless efforts,” said Janice Marinelli, president of Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution. “We are especially appreciative of our talented and dynamic co-hosts Chrissy Teigen, Joe Zee, Leah Ashley and Lauren Makk, and we would also like to extend a huge thanks to our station partners for all of their support.”
With ABC-owned stations now finding an open slot, they have picked up the viral video clip series Right This Minute staring in the fall, with Disney/ABC taking over distribution from MGM Television.
Right This Minute is a viral videos show that has the stories behind Web videos with interviews and information. The 2016-17 season will mark its sixth year on the air and fourth in national syndication.Right This Minute currently airs on 169 stations covering 87% of the country and is hosted by Gayle Bass, Charity Bailey, Christian Vera, Oli Pettigrew and Nick Calderone.