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EXCLUSIVE: TLC has picked up three of its most popular family and relationship series for new seasons. The Discovery-owned network has renewed I Love a Mama’s Boy for its third season, Extreme Sisters for a second season and sMothered for Season 4. In their series premieres, the three ranked No. 1 in their time period…

Gina Krasley, who was featured in the 2020 cycle of TLC’s My 600-lb Life, died on August 1. Her death at 30 was announced by family. No cause of death was given. On the show, Krasley opened up about her abusive upbringing, marital troubles and eating issues. She reportedly lost 50 pounds during filming and even more…

TLC has canceled the show Counting On after 11 seasons, the network confirmed to Deadline on Tuesday. “TLC will not be producing additional seasons of Counting On,” read the statement. “TLC feels it is important to give the Duggar family the opportunity to address their situation privately.” That situation is Duggar…

EXCLUSIVE: Amid strong ratings for Season 2, TLC has picked up a third season of its reality series 1,000-lb Sisters. The renewal announcement comes a week after the series wrapped its second season, finishing No. 1 in its time period among women 25-54, 18-49 and 18-34. The show follows Tammy and Amy, two sisters from…

Discovery on Wednesday announced the launch of streaming service Discovery+, which brings together offerings from Discovery Channel, TLC, ID, Food Network, HGTV and other networks. Featuring some 55,000 hours of programming, the service will go live in the U.S. on January 4, at a price of $5 a month with ads and $7…

Discovery Inc. on Thursday reported total revenues of $2.6 billion, off 4% from the year earlier as profit rose to $300 million from $262 million. U.S. distribution revenues increased 2% and advertising revenues decreased 8%; and International distribution revenues decreased 4% and advertising revenues decreased 9%…

EXCLUSIVE: TLC is expanding its hit 90 Day Fiancé franchise with two new original digital series in partnership with Facebook Watch. Ask Mama Chantel, starring The Family Chantel‘s Karen Everett, will premiere Thursday, October 22 with new episodes dropping each week, and Spice It Up with David & Annie, featuring 90 Da…

Coliesa McMillian, the Louisiana woman who appeared on the latest season of TLC’s My 600-lb Life, died Tuesday, apparently due to complications from weight-loss surgery. She was 41. Her death was announced by her daughters in a Facebook post, and confirmed by TLC in a tweet. "TLC is saddened to learn of the loss of…

TLC is developing "one or two" more spin-offs of its hit reality franchise 90 Day Fiancé. The move would take the number of shows in the 90 Day Fiancé universe to 12, however, the Discovery-owned lifestyle network is mindful of not going past the "tipping point" with the franchise. The show, which is produced by Sharp…

Discovery Inc. saw second quarter U.S. ad revenue dip 14% on lower demand stemming from COVID-19 but its portfolio of networks gained share in primetime with TLC delivering its best quarter ever, the company said Wednesday. The dip in the U.S. was also due in part to secular declines in the pay TV ecosystem and lower…

TLC posted its best quarter ever in a pair of key demos with the just-ended April-June frame, lifted by the 90 Day Fiance franchise Elsewhere, Discovery’s numbers were boosted by OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here?, which focused on the killing of George Floyd, its aftermath and race in America. Hosted by Winfrey…

The CW is set to air a music collaboration special Iconic: TLC featuring the groundbreaking female music group TLC. Hosted by Jordin Sparks, Iconic: TLC premieres Monday, June 1 at 8 PM, followed by an original episode of Roswell, New Mexico at 9 PM. Based on the hit Korean format Immortal Songs: Singing the Legends, I…