CTV Renews Trio of In-House Productions

TORONTO: Canada's CTV has ordered new seasons of the original productions etalk, an entertainment news program; The Marilyn Denis Show, a lifestyle series; and The Social, a talk show.

Presented by Ben Mulroney and Danielle Graham, etalk is heading into its 14th season. The Marilyn Denis Show, broadcast live in front of a studio audience, is slated to return for a sixth season. The Social, which is gearing up for its third season, is co-hosted by Melissa Grelo, Cynthia Loyst, Lainey Lui and Traci Melchor. The new seasons of these daily series are slated to begin airing in September 2015.

"When it comes to original entertainment news and lifestyle programming, Canadian viewers turn to CTV," said Phil King, the president of CTV sports and entertainment programming. "Staples of CTV's hit prime-time and daytime schedules, etalk, The Marilyn Denis Show and The Social are home-grown success stories, earning high ratings from their respective loyal viewers."

"All three series provide unlimited and versatile opportunities for our advertising partners," added Perry MacDonald, the senior VP of CTV sales. "The show formats allow us to work collaboratively to customize sales opportunities, which lead to perfect on-air brand integrations."