Drew Barrymore to Maintain More Distance From Talk Show Guests

The actress and host addresses her close-contact interview style as her show is renewed for two more seasons.

Barrymore acknowledges her tendency to get physically close to guests, citing the pandemic's impact on her need for human connection.
She plans to practice more physical distance in upcoming seasons, despite it being a challenge for her.
The Drew Barrymore Show has been renewed for its sixth and seventh seasons, continuing through 2025-26.
The show will move to upgraded time slots in several major markets and averages 1.1 million viewers.
Barrymore's approach has received mixed reactions, with some finding it endearing and others uncomfortable.