chat show

American

noun

British.

a television talk show.

chat show British

noun

US name: talk show. a television or radio show in which guests, esp celebrities, are interviewed informally

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chat shows

plural

Etymology

Origin of chat show

First recorded in 1970–75

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Her predecessor Kayleigh McEnany is a co-host on the daytime Fox News chat show “Outnumbered” and hosts her own Saturday program.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

Carr has challenged the status of “The View,” arguing that the topical chat show is not a bona fide news program and, thus, should not be entitled to the exemption.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

"Had Claudia Winkleman wanted to carry on with her chat show, it could have been a slow burn," he reflects.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

But Winkleman's own chat show did not last long enough for any more unusual guest combinations on its teal sofa.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Separately, Former Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman explains "Why I'm quitting my new chat show".

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

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