CNN has finally canceled Gayle King and Charles Barkley‘s talk show after months of disappointing ratings and viewership.
According to reports from The Hill, the duo gave their final signoff last week on “King Charles,” a weekly talk show CNN rolled out last year that was described at the time as a limited series.
The show featured King and Barkley offering commentary and interviews on a wide variety of issues ranging from politics to television and music.
In a statement Monday, the network confirmed the show was coming off the air, saying “King Charles has come to the end of its limited run as we announced when it launched last fall and was a great addition to CNN's lineup, with the youngest, most affluent, and most diverse P2+ audience in its cable news time period.”
While the talk show was largely ignored by most audiences co-host Barkley made headlines recently over his disparaging comments towards Trump supporters. (RELATED: Charles Barkley's Threats To Punch Trump Supporters Forces CNN Into Damage Control Mode)
On the show, King played a clip of Donald Trump boasting about Black people wearing Trump mugshot t-shirts. “When you heard that, what did you think?,” she asked the hall of famer:
Barkley let out a big sigh, before replying, “First of all, I'm just going to say this, if I see a Black person walking around with Trump mugshot I'm gonna punch him in the face.”
“Charles. Charles, you really can't say that 'cause, A. you don't mean that,” King quickly interjected.
“Oh, I mean that sincerely,” the Round Mound of Rebound fired back.
“And then you will be arrested for assault, and then what?” King asked, reminiscent of a bewildered parent.
“I'm gonna bail myself out and go celebrate,” Barkley replied.
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