America Now Gets a Third Season

BURBANK: The syndicated daily newsmagazine show America Now, co-hosted by Leeza Gibbons and Bill Rancic, from ITV Studios America and Raycom Media has been renewed for a third season.

The series, which airs weekdays in 45 markets, ranks among the top first-run syndicated shows premiering this past fall, second only to Anderson Cooper’s program. Bellum Entertainment is syndicating the series.

“We have been so gratified by the positive response to America Now, and we are looking forward to continuing our relationship with our production partner ITV Studios America,” said Paul McTear, the president and CEO of Raycom Media.

“We’re delighted with the support from Paul McTear, Raycom and its stations and it’s clear that audiences have embraced the refreshing format of America Now,” added Paul Buccieri, the managing director of ITV Studios International and the president and CEO of ITV Studios America. “The show continues to grow in popularity. We are excited with both the third season pickup and introducing more markets to America Now, which has become a go-to source for interesting, relevant stories and useful advice.”