Next Week on THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW: Countdown to Farewell with Brian Gluckstein, Scott McGillivray, Jann Arden, Roger Ashby, and more…

To tweet these highlights: https://thelede.ca/MQWvWz 2,423 episodes. 34 years of Canadian daytime television. 1 Marilyn Denis. As previously announced, THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW is set to bid farewell after 13 incredible seasons on CTV. Following a month long celebration with special guests, audience surprises, and highlights from past seasons, the daytime series is set to bid adieu with a memorable farewell episode airing Friday, June 9 at 10 a.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV app. See below for highlights on THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW’s final week of episodes. Monday, June 5

• SOFONDA, BABY BEL BEL & JADA HUDSON: Canada’s International drag sensations Sofonda, Baby Bel Bel, and Jada Shada Hudson from CANADA’S DRAG RACE (Season 3) help kick-off Pride Month with a surprise drag performance.
• SEBASTIAN CLOVIS: Contractor and TV Personality Sebastian Clovis shares his memorable moments from THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW and top tips.
• Featuring a special farewell message from BARENAKED LADIES.

Tuesday, June 6

• JANN ARDEN: Canadian multi-platinum and award-winning singer, songwriter, broadcaster, and author Jann Arden stops by with a special performance for Marilyn.
• Featuring special farewell messages from DAN AYKROYD, THE PROPERTY BROTHERS and former Pittsburgh Steelers Placekicker SHAUN SUISHAM.

Wednesday, June 7

• SCOTT MCGILLIVRAY: Renovation and real estate expert Scott McGillivray joins Marilyn in studio one last time.
• LYNDA REEVES & BRIAN GLUCKSTEIN: House & Home magazine founder Lynda Reeves and renowned interior designer Brian Gluckstein stop by to surprise Marilyn – marking the first time in 15 years Marilyn and Gluckstein are reunited on Canadian daytime TV.
• Veteran radio broadcaster and Marilyn’s former co-host on the CHUM 104.5 morning show, ROGER ASHBY makes a surprise in-studio appearance.
• BOB BLUMER: Gastronaut, artist, and eight-time Guinness World Record holder Bob Blumer surprises Marilyn with a culinary creation.

Thursday, June 8

• CHEF DANIEL BOULUD: Chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud surprises Marilyn with her all-time favourite meal.
• JIM CARUSO & BILLY STRITCH: Marilyn’s friends and Broadway stars, Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch, surprise Marilyn with a special performance.
• Featuring a special farewell message from MICHAEL BUBLÉ.

Friday, June 9 – *FINAL EPISODE*

• MARILYN BIDS FAREWELL: Following a 34-year career in daytime television, including 13 seasons and more than 2,000 episodes of THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW, host Marilyn Denis bids farewell in a memorable episode that celebrates Denis and the show’s legacy, filled with surprise special guests, audience giveaways, and more.

THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW Fun Facts: 

• Jan. 10, 2011 – THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW debuts on CTV, marking Marilyn Denis’ return to daytime TV.
• Mr. Denis (Marilyn’s dad) – Marilyn’s very first guest, as he surprised his daughter with a call-in from Calgary, on the show’s debut episode.
• James Denton – The DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES heartthrob was Marilyn’s very first celebrity interview.
• $12.9 million – Total value of giveaways handed out during Marilyn’s annual 10 Days of Giveaways over 13 seasons.
• 11,089 km – Farthest distance an audience member travelled to be a part of the show. A huge 90210 fan, the woman re-scheduled her flight from Dubai to Toronto a day earlier to be in-studio to see Jason Priestley.
• 2,423 – Number of episodes produced and aired.
• 10 Countries – During its 13 seasons Marilyn has travelled to Italy, Ireland, New Zealand, Moscow (Idaho), Pittsburgh, and New York City. The show also sent correspondents to London, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, France, Florida, Barbados, and Las Vegas.
• Canadian and international celebrities who have appeared on THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW – Jann Arden, Dan Aykroyd, Jon Batiste, Alexandra Billings, Michael Bublé, Harry Connick Jr., Bradley Cooper, Deborah Cox, Sally Field, Jane Fonda, Vivica A. Fox, Danai Gurira, Hugh Jackman, Sir Elton John, Jon Bon Jovi, Diane Keaton, Eugene Levy, Howie Mandel, Andrea Martin, Eric McCormack, Jason Momoa, Catherine O’Hara, Dolly Parton, Amy Poehler, Lionel Richie, Shaggy, Martin Short, Sylvester Stallone, Sting, Shania Twain, Keith Urban, Vanessa Williams, and many more.
• Top lifestyle experts who have appeared on the show – Bryan Baeumler, Ted Gibson, Mike Holmes Sr., Clinton Kelly, Carson Kressley, Nigella Lawson, Scott McGillivray, Roger Mooking, Jamie Oliver, Daphne Oz, The Property Brothers, Samantha Pynn, Debbie Travis, Joe Zee, and many more.
• 4 – Canadian Screen Award wins, including Best Talk Show in 2016, 2017, and 2018. 

Marilyn continues as co-host on Marilyn Denis and Jamar weekday mornings on Toronto’s CHUM 104.5 and as host of MARILYN DENIS DOES A PODCAST, available on iHeartRadio.ca, the iHeartRadio Canada app, and everywhere podcasts are found.  THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW airs weekdays at 10 a.m. ET/ 11 a.m. PT on CTV, CTV.ca and the CTV app. CTV’s new daytime programming lineup, including a new series, will be announced soon.