Comedian and actor Rob Schneider has revealed plans for a new women’s talk show, which he promises will be the “opposite” of ABC’s long-running The View. Speaking during an appearance on Fox News @ Night, Schneider detailed his vision for a show that is more focused on entertainment and humour rather than politics.
The Hot Chick star explained that his company, No Apologies Media, will produce the programme. “It won’t be like The View,” he said. “It will be the opposite because this will be entertaining. It’ll be funny
When asked whether the show would compete directly with The View, Schneider confirmed: “We’re going to compete with them, yeah. I don’t know if it’s the same time slot. We’re not going to announce who’s doing it yet, but that’s what’s happening now. And it’s official. So now we’re moving ahead.”
Schneider added that filming for the new show will begin next month, with the aim of producing episodes ahead of the upcoming US presidential inauguration.
While remaining tight-lipped about the potential hosts, Schneider teased that his team is considering “a lot of women we like,” claiming they are “household names.” He assured viewers that the show will be “funny,” steering clear of divisive political discussions. “It’s not going to be shaming people and making people wince,” he said.
Later in the interview, Schneider criticised The View, describing it as unengaging and overly political. “It’s as interesting as a Hunter Biden painting made of his own faeces,” he remarked after watching a clip of the ABC show. “They’re just sniping and trying to make people feel terrible. And people are sick of it.”
He further elaborated: “We’re going to have an entertaining show for entertaining people all over America. We’re not trying to just bring people who are angry and bitter and reinforcing their political echo chamber. That’s what you and I do here!”
The View’s popularity
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Despite Schneider’s criticisms, The View continues to thrive as a leading daytime talk show. Now on season 28, the programme has ranked highest in total viewership among daytime broadcast talk shows and news programmes for five consecutive years. The show recently saw a significant boost in viewership following Donald Trump’s reelection.
Schneider’s project will aim to carve out its own audience by offering a light-hearted and humorous alternative. Whether it can rival the success of The View remains to be seen.