Atlanta-based TV talk show Sister Circle has been cancelled after three seasons. The production company, Tegna, announced the cancellation in a press release, according to the AJC.com’s Radio & TV Talk.
The talk show will air its final episode on April 24. The company explained that “while there are many loyal fans of the show, the show has not grown its audience enough to continue.”
Sister Circle was helmed by TV and radio personality Rashan Ali. Ali got her start working alongside Atlanta radio legend Ryan Cameron (who recently underwent emergency open heart surgery and is recovering in an ICU).
In a text message to Radio & TV Talk‘s Rodney Ho, Ali said: “it was a privilege to have this opportunity. I am so proud of the show and want to thank my co-hosts, our production team and our ‘Sister Circle’ family for making an indelible impact in media.”
She added: “Right now, however, my thoughts and prayers are with Ryan Cameron who played an integral role in my career.”
Other hosts included Syleena Johnson, ‘Married to Medicine’ cast member Quad Webb and comedienne Kiana Dancie who was replaced by reality star Trina Braxton (‘Braxton Family Values’) in the 2nd season.
Sister Circle got off to a rocky start in 2017 when the panel included woman-hating blogger Funky Dineva. The TV ratings picked up slightly after Dineva was let go in 2018.
CNN contributor April Ryan expressed her disappointment in a tweet early Monday.
“I’m disappointed to learn that @TEGNA has canceled @SisterCircleTV! This show offered a unique point of view from four Black hosts @RashanAli @Syleena_Johnson @AbsolutelyQuad & @TrinaBraxton! Someone else pick up this show! https://t.co/md3aFAh369 #SisterCircle #SaveSisterCircle.”
I’m disappointed to learn that @TEGNA has canceled @SisterCircleTV! This show offered a unique point of view from four Black hosts @RashanAli @Syleena_Johnson @AbsolutelyQuad & @TrinaBraxton! Someone else pick up this show! https://t.co/md3aFAh369 #SisterCircle #SaveSisterCircle
— AprilDRyan (@AprilDRyan) April 13, 2020
