Who will appear on Sherri Shepherd's finale week? See guest lineup

Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAYTue, May 5, 2026 at 7:36 PM UTC

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Sherri Shepherd's daytime talk show is gearing up for its final farewell, but not without a star-studded lineup.

Earlier this year, production company and distributor Debmar-Mercury announced that the nationally syndicated program would end after four seasons.

The show originally debuted in 2022, succeeding "The Wendy Williams Show."

Dubbed "#SherrisCurtainCall," a slew of celebrities are expected to appear on the show this month.

"All May, tune in to say goodbye to the best time in daytime with big laughs, fun surprises, and special guests," the show posted on Instagram.

Among confirmed guests are Taraji P. Henson, Bob the Drag Queen and Gabriel Iglesias.

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US actress Sherri Shepherd poses for photos during her Hollywood Walk of Fame star unveiling ceremony in Los Angeles on November 3, 2025.

In a statement sent to USA TODAY in February, Debmar-Mercury co-presidents Ira Bernstein and Mort Marcus cited the "evolving daytime television landscape" as the reason for "Sherri" ending.

They added that the decision "does not reflect on the strength of the show, its production – which has found strong creative momentum this season – or the incredibly talented Sherri Shepherd," the statement reads. "We believe in this show and in Sherri and intend to explore alternatives for it on other platforms."

Shepherd addressed the news with her fans a few days later, stating, "I'm not ready to throw in the towel on this show just yet." She added that she and her team will continue to fight to keep the show "alive in some way, shape or form."

In a run-in with TMZ, Shepherd said she's brainstorming her next steps and thought about podcasting, but is cognizant of the oversaturated space. The television personality is also considering putting more time into acting. The multi-hyphenate entertainer recently starred in Tyler Perry's Netflix thriller, "Straw."

"Do I go back to being an actress? Do I go back to doing sitcoms? Do I go back to doing dramas? It's just a lot of options out there," she said.

'Sherri' announces finale week guests

"Sherri" has announced the lineup for the show's finale week:

Porsha Williams, Chris Spencer (Airdate: Monday, May 18)

Star Jones, Fabrizio Guido (Airdate: Tuesday, May 19)

Colman Domingo (Airdate: Wednesday, May 20)

Finale: Niecy Nash-Betts, Michelle Buteau (Airdate: Thursday, May 21)

Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@usatodayco.com.

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