Why was The Steve Harvey morning Show Cancelled?

The show remained a steady if unspectacular performer in the ratings through the end of its run

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but Variety reported that NBCUniversal was furious that Steve had cut a new deal for the production of his show.

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It's possible that the show's ultimate cancellation stemmed from that decision

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The Steve Harvey Morning Show is a national radio program which is currently broadcast from Los Angeles.

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The nationally syndicated show features host Steve Harvey and a team of comedians and commentators.

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The show runs approximately four hours each weekday

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The Steve Harvey Morning Show is the 4th most popular radio program/podcast.

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is also uploaded daily on the show's YouTube channel as well as a podcast.

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