NATIONALLY SYNDICATED DAYTIME TALK SHOW "KARAMO" RENEWED FOR SEASON FOUR
STAMFORD, Conn. - May 20, 2025 - NBCUniversal Syndication Studios has renewed the daily first-run talk show "Karamo" for a fourth season in national syndication, including multicast channel Bounce, as announced today by Tracie Wilson, Executive Vice President, NBCUniversal Syndication Studios & E! News.
Hosted by Karamo, a reality TV personality, Emmy Award winner, author, actor, producer and activist, "Karamo" stands out for the host's distinctive viewpoint and broad appeal, allowing him to offer insightful and sincere advice to his guests. His ability to weave high-energy storytelling with moments of empathy is a hallmark of the conflict talk show.
"'Karamo' continues to connect with audiences," Wilson said. "Karamo's ability to bond with his guests and his unique storytelling style, combined with our talented production team, has solidified the show as a staple in daytime TV, consistently offering engaging and compelling content."
"Karamo," centered around real-life conflicts, captures the best of daytime programming while drawing from Karamo's personal experiences to foster deep human connections. It tackles a wide variety of issues, from infidelity and family complexities, to DNA surprises and parenting challenges. A standout feature of the show is the segment "Unlock the Phone," where Karamo's investigative team helps uncover the cell phone histories of guests' partners, promoting full transparency.
Karamo expertly draws on his diverse experiences and identities, whether as an openly gay Black man or a single father, to foster his own personal growth and with the goal of helping others do the same.
"I'm incredibly excited for season 4 and, trust me, we're just getting started," Karamo said. "There's so much more on the way. Get ready!"
"'Karamo' has redefined the daytime talk show experience," said executive producer Kerry Shannon. "Karamo's natural ability to connect with our guests and help them find a path to healing makes the show feel genuine and relatable. I'm excited to continue this meaningful journey as we head into season 4."
In its third season in national broadcast syndication, "Karamo" is averaging a 0.43 household rating and 594,000 viewers. "Karamo" delivers for its local station by building on its lead-in among women 18-49 (+7%), women 25-54 (+9%), adults 18-49 (+5%) and adults 25-54 (+4%), making it one of only three syndicated talk shows to build on its lead-in. "Karamo" brings audiences to its local station partners by building on its ¼-hour lead-in on its station for adults 25-54 in Dallas KDAF (+30%), Philadelphia WPHL (+25%), Houston KIAH (+30%), Atlanta WATL (+22%), Washington, D.C. WDCW (+199%), Boston WLVI (+28%), Tampa WMOR (+10%), Detroit WMYD (+2%), Orlando WKCF (+24%), Minneapolis WUCW (+450%), Charlotte WCCB (+7%), St. Louis KPLR (+56%) and Pittsburgh WPNT (+187%).
From Stamford Studios in Stamford, Conn., "Karamo" is executive produced by Kerry Shannon and Gloria Harrison-Hall. "Karamo" is distributed by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios and produced by Stamford Studios Production, the same production team behind successful NBCU talk shows "The Steve Wilkos Show," "The Jerry Springer Show," "Judge Jerry" and "Maury."
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ABOUT KARAMO
An Emmy Award-winning host, Karamo is lauded for tackling tough subjects with sympathetic ease on the four-time Emmy-winning Netflix series "Queer Eye." Karamo brings his vast experience and compassion from working in social services and is redefining the traditional meaning of culture. He has brought fans around the world to tears with his truthful insightful words and expression of unconditional love and caring. He's a bestselling author of his memoir, "Karamo: My Story of Embracing Purpose, Healing and Hope," and the children's book "I Am Perfectly Designed," which he co-wrote with his son, Jason "Rachel" Brown. The father and son duo followed that up with the children's book "I Am Okay to Feel." Karamo is the recipient of Human Rights Campaign's Visibility Award and continues to work with many organizations helping people of color and LGBTQ+ youth.
ABOUT NBCUNIVERSAL SYNDICATION STUDIOS
NBCUniversal Syndication Studios is responsible for the production, sales and distribution of NBCUniversal products to broadcast television within the United States. The division develops and produces first-run programming and distributes these shows, along with off-network content, in broadcast television as well as digital and streaming platforms. First-run broadcast syndicated programming includes "Access Hollywood," "Access Daily with Mario & Kit," "The Kelly Clarkson Show," "Karamo," "Maury" and "The Steve Wilkos Show." Current first-run original productions include "American Anthems," a music-based docuseries for PBS; "Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of Cabbage Patch Kids," a documentary that premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in 2022 and now available on Amazon. In addition, the division distributes the retro television broadcast network on the Nosey App or FASTChannel. Current off-network programming includes "Chicago Fire," "Chicago P.D.," "Dateline," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," and "Suits."
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