3 Writers Choose Not to Return to 'The Drew Barrymore Show' After Strike Controversy

The Drew Barrymore Show is coming back, but at least three writers are not joining the staff.

The show is set to return on October 16, and the show’s three WGA writers – Chelsea White, Cristina Kinon and Liz Koe — have declined an offer to return with the show, via THR.

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The production is now interviewing new writers and will be in compliance with the guild, the outlet adds.

The trio of women share the title co-head writer and have been with the series since its first season, and were seen picketing outside of Drew‘s Manhattan studio on multiple days, with signs that read, “Honk if you [love] union labor” or “Drew’s News: Strikes.”

Drew‘s initial decision to return prompted plenty of backlash. And after a tearful apology video, which she quickly deleted, she ultimately decided to halt production on the show until the strikes were over.

“I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show’s premiere until the strike is over,” she said at the time.