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ABC Cancels ‘The Chew’, Expands ‘GMA’

To make room for an expansion of ‘GMA,’ the network is canceling the daytime cooking show.

ABC is expanding Good Morning America to a third hour, the network announced Wednesday. The third hour of GMA will air at 1 p.m.

To make room for an expansion of GMA, the network is canceling daytime cooking show The Chew.

“Over the past six years Good Morning America has solidified its place as America’s No. 1 morning show,” Ben Sherwood, co-chairman, Disney Media Networks, and president, Disney|ABC Television, said in a statement announcing the move. “We believe there is great opportunity for viewers and advertisers in expanding to a third hour.”