ESPN has canceled one of its longest-running sports talk shows, Around the Horn, after 23 years. The show was a roundtable chat show that included many high-profile guests coming over the years and engaging in debates about various sports. It was hosted by popular television host Tony Reali. Since its debut more than two decades ago, the network has aired more than 4,000 episodes of the chat show.
So, here’s everything fans need to know about why ESPN decided to pull down the curtain on its popular show.
Is Around the Horn canceled?
Yes, Around the Horn has been canceled by ESPN.
The talk show first started airing on November 4, 2002, taking over the time slot of Unscripted with Chris Connelly. It has been airing on a daily basis at 5:00 PM ET.
However, the cancellation of the show hosted by Tony Reali was announced recently by the executive Vice president and sports news editor of ESPN, David Roberts. According to the official statement, he said, “Around the Horn has had a remarkable run of more than two decades. That kind of longevity in media is incredibly rare, and we look forward to celebrating the show’s many accomplishments before the final sign-off in May.”
The final episode of Around the Horn will air on May 23, 2025.
Why did ESPN cancel Around the Horn?
The exact reason behind Around the Horn getting canceled has not been revealed.
However, the cancellation is believed to be a product of ESPN making changes to its schedule. While it’s on the way to cancel numerous other shows, the network is likely determined to bring new content on board that will connect with the modern audience.
David Roberts further expressed gratitude to the team of Around the Horn. He added, “Beyond Tony and the ensemble of on-air contributors, we are particularly grateful to the production team led by Erik Rydholm and Aaron Solomon, who have been instrumental in ATH’s consistent success since the very beginning.”
Additionally, this news follows after ESPN decided to part ways with Major League Baseball after a partnership of 35 years.
