Days of Our Lives renewed
MELISSA HANK
POSTMEDIA NETWORK
It’s a good day for hourglasses and those who love them.
that sudsiest of soap operas, has been renewed for its 52nd season. NBC announced the pickup a month after
Ron Carlivati replaced Dena Higley as co-head writer of the show.
“It’s a great day in Salem. We are grateful to our incredible network and long-standing partner Sony for their continued support, and we look forward to what the future will bring under the new creative direction of the show,” said executive producer Ken Corday in a statement. “I’m especially proud to be able to shepherd into the new season, continuing my parents’ dream and the show’s legacy.”
The future of was in question last month, when Megyn Kelly left Fox News and NBC offered her a daytime news show; many feared the network would axe to make room in the schedule.
“Everybody assumed that she would kill that show,” NBC entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt told TVLine. “And that’s a bad assumption.”
aired its 13,000th episode in January. The series currently airs in more than 25 countries and is available on Global and NBC in Canada. of,” said Jennifer Dettman, executive director of unscripted content for CBC.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Proper (Television) to give amateur Canadian bakers a platform to tell their diverse stories and showcase their extraordinary talents on a national stage.”
With seven seasons under its rapidly expanding belt, The
has only been available on PBS in Canada until now. It has won three BAFTA awards, spawned several specials and spinoffs and been the launch pad for countless naughty innuendoes.
Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins are hosts, while Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood serve as judges.