CNN Ends 'King Charles' Show Featuring Gayle King and Charles Barkley

The limited series concluded after six months amid low viewership, despite diverse and affluent audience demographics.

CNN has officially ended the 'King Charles' show, a weekly primetime talk show co-hosted by Gayle King and Charles Barkley, after just six months.
The show struggled with ratings, consistently trailing behind competitors despite its diverse and youthful audience.
'King Charles' was part of a broader strategy by former CNN CEO Chris Licht to revamp the network's primetime lineup, which has not significantly improved CNN's ratings position.
Despite the show's cancellation, CNN highlighted its success in attracting a diverse demographic, with the youngest and most affluent viewers in its time slot.
The future programming for CNN's Wednesday 10 p.m. slot remains uncertain following the end of 'King Charles.'