Nate Berkus and the staff of his Oprah-owned talk show got some bad news right before the the new year. According to The Hollywood Reporter, it will finish out its second season but won’t be returning for a third.
The Nate Berkus Show has struggled from the beginning, when it premiered in September of 2010 with a 1.1 rating, and it’s now the lowest-rated among established talk shows.
Photo via In My Style, who was in the audience.
In the fall of 2010 they invited bloggers to be in the audience for a taping of the show. But then, after we all tuned in to see them–Nate never mentioned on air that they were there. Oops. Not a great way to impress the bloggers or their readers right out of the gate.
(As you may remember, the online fury continued for days. Lesson here: Never tick off a bunch of bloggers–or their loyal readers!)
However. After that misstep, Nate more than redeemed himself by showcasing many amazing bloggers on his show. I usually fast-forward through the fashion and food segments, checking to see if there are any bloggers I know on the show each day. It’s been fun seeing so many of my favorites on TV.
I was really rooting for him and wish he could’ve made it work. I can’t say I was surprised when I heard it wasn’t coming back in the fall, though. Unlike Oprah’s other talk-show children Dr. Phil, Rachael Ray, and Dr. Oz, it just never really took off.
Lots of new talk shows are being developed with hosts like Jeff Probst, Katie Couric and Ricki Lake, all waiting to snag his spot, so we’ll see if any of them can do better.
Are you a fan of his show? Will you be sorry to see Nate go? Or did you already stop watching a long time ago?
P.S. I was never on The Nate Show, but they used some of my photos once. That’s my only claim to Nate Show fame. Ha.
You can see photos of Nate’s Gold Coast condo, which he sold when he moved to NYC for his talk show, here.
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I just read that The Nate Show is being cancelled.. I am crushed.. I loved all aspects
of his show.. I wouldn’t make appointments during his time on the air..
I learned so much watching his show and his comments on design.. It was also fun to watch him attempt to cook… I too hope Oprah brings his show to her station..
I will watch it fatefully.. Nate, I adore you…and you will be missed.. Well, there goes any chance I had of you helping me with my Mobile home…sighs..
So sad now…
Just love the Nate Show! I just found out the show was cancelled, and am so disappointed to see it go…why? I think maybe this should be re-evaluated, as many of us look forward to that hour with Nate and his fresh ideas. I adore him, his personality, talented design ideas, and so much more and have ever since he was on the Oprah Show. He is just a breath of fresh air every afternoon. The cancellation really should be re-considered, or truly I am hoping that another channel will appreciate his gifts and talents and pick up the show! Love it and am sad to see it go….best toyou Nate, you will be back I hope, you are an inspiration…
I have just learned that Nate had been cancelled. I am crushed also. Always made certain when I possibly could that I would not be leaving the house when he was showing. Looked forward to all of his ideas and his wonderful personality. He was a bright light in my day. I am 80 years young and am always open to new ideas. Will truly miss you Nate.
Loved the NateShow…didn’t watch much, as I’m usually a work.
I am disappoionted…
He is very sweet, charming, talented..
Great realistic ideas..
Love you nate!
I enjoy the Nate show. I have watched him with his ideas since Oprah. I think the problem is the time. He should go on HGTV. I have a picture of something that was a DIY project Ithink he will like but I have to figure out how to do it. So I will send when I can. Luv ya, Sharon.
I can’t believe you are taking one of the best all around fun shows off the air. It had everything decorating, fashion, food and did I mention fun. He needs to be on OWN I am always looking for good programing on Oprah’s network. I will miss this show, I watched everyday, and when I couldn’t I still had my trusty VHS recorder to tape and watch it later. I will truly miss this show. I am so sad. Nate, hope to see you in the future. Pat
I LOVE NATE AND HIS SHOW! Oprah give him a little more time. I never miss a show, even watch the reruns. If I am not going to be home, I use mu dvr. Come on lady with the wisdom and money give him more time. Maybe put him on your O network and maybe it will give me a reason to try your network because truly I haven’t even tuned in once. I have learned so much from Nate as well many of my friends. The time the ratings are taken seem to be in the wrong time of year. NOVEMBER? The start of the holidays……..I dvr every show but this is the one time of year I can get full time hours. Oprah please give him more time!
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 this show, what will I watch now?????? Bring Nate back :0(
I am totally shocked! I tuned in to watch today and got another news show. I googled The Nate Show to see if it had been moved to a different time slot, and got this site. I haven’t heard anything about low ratings for Nate’s show and certainly, no-one asked me! I also loved the show and watched every day, even when it was a repeat. Nate is a rarity among talk show hosts–he’s willing to let others take the spotlight, and even mentions that an idea is new to him. I’m on SS, with a low income, so I really liked his idea that good design, fashion, and food were available at an affordable price. And, of course, there were the amazing DIY ideas from Nate, sites and bloggers he found, and even viewers. It seems that every show on TV has to be about rich, glamorous people and their expensive habits. Bring Back Nate for all of us who appreciate a little help!
I can’t believe it!! I love Nate and the show. I record it everyday and watch it after work every evening. I really hope they reconsider. I’m really upset!!
My heart sank when I read Nate was cancelled. He is the most down to earth
and knowledgeable T.V. host. Don’t waste this man’s talent. Please reconsider
for the fans sake. I am heartbroken.
Gloria
I love Nate and can’t believe his show was cx’ed. Nate’s design info. is the best ever and his personality is right up there with his design savvy. The show is for real people in real times and it’s a mistake to cancel the show. What is the real reason you’re taking it off? Be honest b/c everyone loves The Nate Show. Time to reconsider and admit you’ve made a mistake this time. Make us proud and keep Nate on!
I love Nate, however when they changed the show format to add more fashion Makeovers and such I felt like they were trying way too hard to turn a gifted designer into just another mainstream talk show host. And the recent promos with all the screaming women is so annoying, especially when they play them at every break. I am sad that his design and creativity won’t be available to those of us who could never ever afford to hire him to do our houses. I hope that someone will find a new home for Nate on TV.
I agree with everything that Cara has said but I would like to comment that they really never look at fashion, etc. for the “young” 70 and 80 years old women.
We should have a stake in the action also.
I am really going to miss Nate, I got so many great ideas from him and someone that he had on the show…..Please give him another chance and advertise him like you advertise all your other people. I will really, really miss and love you Nate
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Keira
Canada
I hope he gets a show on HGTV, Bravo, TLC, or whatever, other than OWN (which stinks, and isn’t readily offered as part of the 75 dollar a month middle cable package! in the Boston area. He should focus on what worked: the BLOGGERS showing us how to make, remake, reuse, repurpose on the cheap. They are all SO creative, and really were a hit with viewers. forget the food and clothing segments. HOUSE PROUD is my favorite segment, as well as the bloggers he featured.
Kate
I loved your show Nate, so refreshing. I loved all your ideas. I watched your show everyday and will greatly miss it. I pray another network will pick it up. I am so tired of all the other types of shows that are now on. So sorry to see you go
Hate to see the Nate Show get cancelled. It comes on very early in the morning here, but I love to stay up late to watch it. He has so many great ideas plus good cooking also. I pray the network will change their mind, or another network pick it up.
Sorry Nate to see you go. Marianne
I too am very upset to hear that the Nate show has been cancelled! I can’t stand the so called talk shows that seem to cater to people’s baser side. Who slept with who, whose child is it etc. Apparently when it comes to actually learning something worthwhile people either aren’t interested or just were not involved in the ratings process. I personally think that the system that they use is completely incorrect. It DOES NOT give accurate information. I too hope that some other network (HGTV) will be intelligent enough to sign him up. His show would be a breath of fresh air. They seem to be getting stale.
I just read that Nate’s show has been cancelled. I am just dumbfounded that anyone could be stupid ( yes I said stupid) enough to cancel one of the best shows on TV. I have learned so much from his program. Don’t necessarily need the fashion. His program makes me smile and fills me with ideas for decorating my own home. I watch his show faithfully everyday. I am so sorry Nate, I am going to miss you. Don’t worry Nate, I know there is another program that will pick up your show . OWN doesn’t deserve to have you. You are a gifted designer with a great personality. I have watched you since you first started on Oprah’s show. You have a way of making a person feel welcome. Looking forward to seeing your next show. Shame on them. Their loss.
I DVR Nate’s show daily and watch it when I can. I watch them over again, I take notes, I learn from Nate. I LOVE him, and his show. I love the show because it is fun, and real, and it answqers questions all of us have at one point or other. He is a breath of fresh air! He is funny and smart, easy to look at, and he is a kind human being. Not to mention very talented and offers wonderful inexpensive ideas to middle class people.
I think it is a disgrace that his show is being taken off the air. I may consider not watching anything on that network again.
Poor decision.
I know another channel will pick his show up.
I love you Nate and I thank you for being you.
Rosemarie
I agree with Rosemarie – I watch all his shows live and on dvr. I often take notes as he has given me ideas to use in redoing the rooms in my home. Most decor shows are just to expensive in this time of job loss, low incomes, etc. We need someone to show us how to redo, reuse and think for ourselves with little hints of advice here and there. An example for me was white subway tile, much less expensive and easy to decorate with. My husband laughs because the Nate show can actually lower my blood pressure if I under stress – just turning it on and watching for awhile is better then pills. My 6 year old granddaughter loves him too. Dropping his show is a comment on the times – more elite dumb shows with no real advice. Bea
I can’t believe the Nate show is getting canned! He is the only person on TV that gives ideas for home decoration with inexpensive items!!! I mean, all the shows I have watched have great ideas…but they are all so darned expensive!! For middle class people who don’t want to spend a lot but still have a beautifully decorated home….this is the show for you.
Nate’s ideas are always fabulous.. Please reconsider!!! We need this show to go on…
I’m so sad to hear that the Nate Show was cancelled. I always look forward to watching his show. Bring back Nate
THIS IS TO NATE GOING TO MISS YOUR SHOW I wa
hatch you shoiw every day when im off off work.I was going to ask for help on my pond and found out today the show is going to be cancellrd . Maybe other network see what you have to offer and pick you you good luck. james farrell 5-09 -2012
I’m really going to miss the Nate Show. His show is the best among the station’s line-up. So much better than “The Chew”and “The Revolution”. He is by far the most genuine and lovable talk show host and does so much to help others. I hope Oprah picks up his show for her network…I would definitely watch it!
I am so sad to hear one of the best daytime shows is being cancelled. I watch Nate everyday and he makes me laugh and learn so much. To bad the programmers didn’t see the substance of the show and how refreshing it is. Bad mistake
Please, not another talk show. This is why I enjoyed The Nate Show. I think it would have been a more successful show without the food and fashion segments and focus on what he does best and this is interior design. Nate interaction with the audience was terrific especially when he was shown pictures of audiences’ rooms and offered advice.
I’m surprised at the low ratings, but I hope Nate Berkus finds another television/cable program in the near future.
I am so sorry to hear the Nate Show has been cancelled. Not only do I watch it, but my husband has gotten hooked on it too. We DVR it every day so we can watch it later if we are away. We are retired so pennies count and we are always looking to do affordable, good looking, projects to spruce up our home. I am o sick of gossip shows and reality shows….we don’t watch them and do not DVR them. We do watch HGTV a lot. Please find this show a new home!
I am so sorry that the “Nate Berkus” show is finished after this season. I looked forward to seeing him each day. He inspired me to try new things in my home and every day life. He seems to be a sincere man, with a great heart. Not too many people let their true selves shine through. He does that. My favorite part of his show is “House Proud”. I missed my chance to send my home proud picture!
Nate, I wish continues success in all you do. I don’t think your television career is over. With that face and your lovely personality, we will see you again. God Bless.
I just found out Nate was being cancelled…I’m SO upset! I love his show! I look forward everyday to new decorating ideas. I have learned so much from him. I love the how he shows inexpensive ways to decorate and design. He is such a down to earth person…and I might add, he is very attractive to watch! I will miss this show so much! I hope another channel realizes his talent and picks him up soon! Love you Nate and will miss you….(feels like I’m losing a friend…)
Please advise me if another station will pick up this show. I have learned a great deal of many different topics, not only interior designs, special projects, and very inexpensive projects I can make for my home and for gifts.
Please advise me if this show is really canceled and perhaps another TV station will pick it up.
I do not do ANYTHING except drink my coffee and take notes of all Nate’s shows. Please make my day and let me know where I can find more shows or can buy DVD series of all his shows. I love this show and would love to have a total library of ALL the THE NATE BERKUS DVD shows available. Please let me know ASAP.
I completely LOVE his show. Marie Fleissner – I hope to hear from you soon.
I love your style Nate.
I love the show and love Nate. It is really one of the only shows that shows design. Most design networks are only interested in either how to sell you home or buy a new one. Nate shows how to really fix up your home cheap and easy. I love it when he has DIYs. Many of us out here in the real world want our homes to look nice and function well, Nate shows us how and how to save money doing it. I will miss you Nate. Now I have nothing to watch in the morning and nothing to look forward to.
I’M SO SORRY THE NATE SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED. I’VE WATCHED IT EVERY DAY SINCE IT STARTED & WILL TOTALLY MISS IT. I HOPE ANOTHER NETWORK HAS THE SENSE TO CARRY THE SHOW AS IT IS GREAT FOR EVERYONE. NATE HAS A WONDERFUL PERSONALITY & LOTS OF GREAT IDEAS SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE. HE ALSO HAS GREAT GUESTS. I’M REALLY GOING TO MISS HIM.
so sorry to hear nate has been cancelled. i watch him every day. my kids don’t even call me during that hour. i have gotten a lot of ideas from his diy projects & cooking segments [lol]
So disappointed to hear that the Nate show has been cancelled!!! No, no, no! Nate gives such great decorating advice. He’s classy and has exceptional style. I’m not interested in a replacement talk show.
I love Nate as a person, but the show was fairly dull. He never truly seemed to be enjoying himself and always seems so stilted and, honestly fake. I truly hope he does make it onto OWN and l livens up a bit. He might have a great aethetic, but he’s just one fabulous wet blanket.
omg! I so disagree! I think he is charming and funny and has some really great ideas!
I Love the “Nate Show” It was one of my favorite daytime shows. I found it so refreshing, and inspirational. I am a SAHM and rarely watch T.V. during the day, this show was my happy show for my few minutes that I can sit down! So upset!!
I have watched Nate everyday since the beginning, he makes my day. I call it “my date with Nate”. Please, please, please someone else pick up his show. He is delightful, personable and extremely talented. I am so sad, he will truly be missed.
I love Nate but I feel he needed more of himself on the show or more fun to be a main issue.He does not seem to a dull person at all, he’s very personable.??
I recently retired I Love, Love,Love, did I say Love this show I watch it daily, If I have errands to run I do them before the show come on or after the show has aired I hope some one will reconsider cancelling his show its a wonderful show with fresh ideas please reconsider and keep Nate’s show on.
I really wish they would reconsider canceling the Nate show. He is such a wonderful & gracious host that I enjoy the segments about food & fashion (which I am not that interested in). His genuine interaction with all his guest makes the show about people in a unique & different way from other shows. His shows are also so generous to people in need. Keep it on the air!
I AM SHOCKED!! I just accidentally happened upon this. Please, someone, save his show. Soooo much information brought with humor and a precious smile. I DVR the show daily. Never want to miss anything Nate may have to impart. So sad.
I loved Nate’s show! In addition to all the great ideas, he was such an optimistic, fun person that I felt better every time I watched his show. I hope another station picks it up. No wonder Oprah’s network is in trouble with STUPID people making decisions.
Yes, I will miss the show and I had an Email with pictures to send to him to get his opinion on a office, computer,craft, TV room to organize. I am 80 which is not his general age group to help. I’ll miss you Nate. Darla
I am very disappointed to hear this. I record it everyday and enjoy watching it afterwork. It has been so special to watch, I hope to continue to catch more of his work.
Oh no say it isn’t so Nate was the only thing to watch as far as a talk show goes. Bummer. Back to the stero
This is so typical. When the networks get a quality program, they use some reason to get rid of it. The Nate Show is quality, good taste and entertaining but not patronizing. Even my husband likes it and he usually dislikes all decorating formats. Any chance Nate will appear somewhere???
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