NEW YORK (AP) - ABC's "Good Morning America" is expanding to a third hour - and swallowing "The Chew" to make room.
The network said Wednesday the new third hour will air at 1 p.m. Eastern, which is often the spot for the cooking show. "GMA" starts at 7 a.m.
"The Chew," featuring Cleveland's Michael Symon among a panel of celebrity chefs, has aired for seven seasons. ABC didn't reveal when the third hour of "GMA" will begin, but said "The Chew" episodes will air as planned until September.
Symon posted the following on his Facebook page on Wednesday:
Says Ben Sherwood, president of Disney/ABC Television: "We believe there is great opportunity for viewers and advertisers in expanding to a third hour."