'Property Brother' Jonathan Scott Is Getting a Daytime Talk Show
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- CBS Media Ventures is developing a daytime talk show pilot titled Better! With Jonathan Scott, aiming to inspire audiences with fresh lifestyle ideas and featuring interviews with well-known guests and experts, targeting syndication in Fall 2027.
- The move comes amid a decline in daytime talk shows, with recent cancellations of The Kelly Clarkson Show and Sherri Shepherd’s show highlighting the need for revitalization in the genre.
- Jonathan Scott, known from HGTV’s Property Brothers and his advocacy for clean energy and healthy homes, brings extensive experience in home renovation and media production to this new venture.
- Scott’s background includes co-founding Scott Brothers Global and Scott Brothers Entertainment, leading home lifestyle brands, and engaging in environmental activism and smart-home technology initiatives.
- CBS Media Ventures, part of Paramount’s TV Media Group, has a strong portfolio including The Drew Barrymore Show, Jeopardy!, and Wheel of Fortune, positioning it well to support and distribute the new daytime talk show.