ETALK Begins Milestone 25th Season as Canada’s Front-Row Seat to Entertainment, Sept. 10 on CTV and Crave

–Canada's longest-running entertainment news series celebrates 25 seasons of access, cultural moments, and Canadian storytelling –
– For the Toronto International Film Festival, ETALK partners with poppi, presenting the ETALK x poppi Lounge and Film Festival Kickoff Party –
– Noah Reid, Clark Backo, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Hudson Williams join ETALK's Lainey Lui for a 30-minute special on Crave Original series YAGA, headlining a milestone season of premier interviews and specials –
– New YouTube retrospective collection opens ETALK’s archive to new audiences through memorable interviews, iconic red carpets, and pop culture moments –

TORONTO (September 1, 2026) – ETALK enters its milestone 25th season this fall, celebrating more than two decades of bringing Canadians closer to the stars, stories, and cultural moments shaping entertainment. Season 25 of ETALK premieres Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. ET on CTV and streams on Crave through the live CTV channel. Since its launch in 2002, ETALK has championed Canadian talent while delivering access to some of the world’s biggest names and moments across film, television, music, and pop culture. Today, ETALK’s social reach brings that distinctly Canadian perspective to audiences around the world. As ETALK enters Season 25, the focus is firmly on what comes next. Alongside its daily broadcast, ETALK continues to grow across Crave, YouTube, digital, and social, while expanding into longer-form interviews, premium specials, fan experiences, and cultural events. This evolution gives ETALK more ways to connect audiences with major entertainment franchises and Canadian talent. “The incredible team shaping ETALK today is part of a remarkable group who have contributed to the brand over 25 seasons, both on-air and behind-the-scenes,” said Beth Maher, Executive Producer, ETALK. “That collective experience, curiosity, and instinct continue to move ETALK forward and help our distinctly Canadian voice engage audiences around the world.” The celebratory season of ETALK launches in style with the show’s highly anticipated annual coverage of the Toronto International Film Festival. This year, the excitement is amplified as poppi joins as the official partner for two of ETALK’s festival tentpoles. The ETALK x poppi Lounge hosts exclusive and intimate conversations with filmmakers, actors, creators, and cultural voices throughout the festival. In addition, poppi and ETALK also team up to host the ETALK x poppi Film Festival Kickoff Party, bringing together talent, creators, media, and industry leaders to celebrate the start of the festival. Throughout the season, ETALK continues its coverage of the entertainment industry’s biggest events, including the 78th EMMY AWARDS® this September, and the return of ETALK AFTER THE OSCARS® in 2027. ETALK delivers exclusive interviews, red carpet access, and behind-the-scenes coverage from Hollywood’s most celebrated nights. Turning the spotlight to buzzworthy content this fall, ETALK features the upcoming Crave Original series, YAGA, in a new 30-minute special available across all platforms in October. Stars Noah Reid, Clark Backo, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Hudson Williams sit down for an in-depth conversation with ETALK senior correspondent Lainey Lui, diving into the characters, creative vision, and behind-the-scenes making of the show. Stepping beyond the television screen, ETALK also unlocks a rich digital archive that spans more than two decades of pop culture history. Audiences are invited to relive the defining moments through a curated YouTube retrospective collection, featuring memorable celebrity interviews, red carpets, and exclusive behind-the-scenes moments, with new additions weekly. At the helm of this season is Canada’s most trusted and charismatic team of broadcasters, led by anchor Tyrone Edwards, alongside senior correspondents Lainey Lui and Traci Melchor, reporter Sonia Mangat, and L.A. correspondent Liz Trinnear. ETALK is produced by Bell Media Studios. Beth Maher is Executive Producer. Manny Groneveldt is Executive Producer and Director, Bell Media Studios.

About CTV

CTV is Canada’s most-watched broadcaster, delivering the country’s most popular entertainment, news, and sports programming across two broadcast networks, a powerful suite of specialty channels with CTV Comedy Channel, CTV Drama Channel, CTV Life Channel, CTV Sci-Fi Channel, CTV Nature Channel, CTV Speed Channel, and CTV Wild Channel. CTV is also available on Crave, the largest Canadian-owned streamer. Home to Canada’s highest-rated national newscast and most-trusted local news, CTV is part of Bell Media, Canada’s leading media and entertainment company, with a portfolio spanning premium video, audio, out-of-home advertising, and digital media. 