"We had a nice marriage... It's going to be a Bill and Melinda Gates divorce," Judy Sheindlin said in a new interview.
Judge Judy Sheindlin's decision to leave her hit show after 25 years wasn't what you'd call a snap judgement.
In a new interview with The Wall Street Journal, Sheindlin revealed that tensions with Judge Judy studio CBS contributed to her departure from the long-running daytime court show. According to the Journal, CBS bought out Sheindlin's ownership of Judge Judy reruns to prevent the host from shopping the show's library to other companies.
"CBS, I think, sort of felt they wanted to optimally utilize the repeats of my program because now they have 25 years of reruns," Sheindlin told Ellen DeGenereslast year. "So what they decided to do was to sell a couple of years' worth of reruns."
Furthermore, Sheindlin said that she felt "disrespected" by CBS's handling of Hot Bench, a panel-based court show she created that debuted in 2014. Per the Journal, some CBS-owned stations "in major markets" bumped Hot Bench to make room for The Drew Barrymore Show, a syndicated talk show hosted by the actress that's also produced and distributed by CBS.
"You disrespected my creation," Sheindlin said of the studio's handling of Hot Bench. "And you were wrong. Not only in disrespecting my creation but your gamble in what you put in its place."
"We had a nice marriage," she added. "It's going to be a Bill and Melinda Gates divorce."
Representatives for CBS didn't immediately respond to EW's request for comment, but CBS Media Ventures president Steve LoCasci told the Journal in a statement, "We have had an incredibly successful relationship with Judy over the last 25 years. It has been an honor representing her show, and just like there has never been another Oprah, there will never be another Judge Judy."
Meanwhile, Sheindlin will move to streaming with a new show, Judy Justice, on the Amazon-owned IMDb TV. A premiere date for the series has yet to be announced.
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FAQs
How much do guests get paid on Judge Judy? ›
How Much Do Guests Make On Judge Judy? Earnings from Judge Judy apparently varied widely throughout its seasons, and it seems no exact figures have ever been released. However, Distractify reported that various litigants provided earnings information, saying they received anywhere from $100 to $500.
When did Judge Judy get Cancelled? ›The show aired in first-run syndication. As it was during its active years in production, it continues to be distributed by CBS Media Ventures in syndication, now in reruns that still draw notably high ratings. The series premiered on September 16, 1996, and concluded on July 23, 2021.
What is the famous Judge Judy saying? ›"You say no, I say yes; I win, I'm the judge." "I'm old; I can only do one thing at a time.
How much is Judge Judy worth? ›Celebrity Net Worth claims that Judge Judy's net worth is approximately $440 million…for now. And TBH, that is fair since Judy is quite literally daytime television royalty.
Do both sides get paid on Judge Judy? ›On Judge Judy, both sides are offered appearance fees, a daily wage and travel expenses for the duration of the taping. Once a decision is made, producers pay it to the victorious party.
Is Judge Judy's partner a female? › Has Judge Judy ever been sued? ›Lawsuits. In March 2013, a lawsuit was filed against Sheindlin by Patrice Jones, the estranged wife of Randy Douthit (executive producer of Sheindlin's Judge Judy and later Judy Justice court shows).
Why was Judge Judy Cancelled CBS? ›'Disrespected' TV personality has a lot to get off her chest
At the time, Sheindlin, 78, said the network pulled the plug as bosses felt they had enough episodes to warrant simply repeating the show.
On TV, the judge will tell the losing party that they will need to pay a certain amount to the other side but in reality, many show's producers will pay the winning party the amount the losing party owes as an incentive to appear on court tv. From the perspective of the person being sued, this is great!
How accurate is Judge Judy? ›Trying to understand Judge Judy's realness is complicated, as the disagreements and cases being heard are mostly real. While the majority of the cases are legitimate, some not-so-legitimate ones have gotten through.
Was Judge Judy a real judge at one time? ›
While Judith Sheindlin was a real, live judge—New York City Mayor Ed Koch appointed her to family court in 1982 and then made her Manhattan's supervising family court judge in 1986—she's not acting as one on her show.
What is Judge Judy's faith? ›Since 1996, when Judge Judy premiered, her no-nonsense style and tart tongue have kept the ratings of her nationally syndicated program sky high. Sheindlin has infiltrated popular culture as the unabashedly strong Jewish mother to a nation of misguided people who desperately need her.
Who is Judge Judy's current partner? ›Jacqueline Weiss is a contributing writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022. Her work has previously appeared in Food & Wine, Insider and Apartment Therapy. Judge Judy Sheindlin and her husband, Jerry Sheindlin, have been together for over 40 years.
What does Judge Judy do with her money? ›Judy Sheindlin has a $50 million real estate portfolio, including at least six luxury homes across the United States: one in Naples, Florida, one in Greenwich, Connecticut, another in Newport, Rhode Island, one in Manhattan, New York and the last in Los Angeles, California.
How big is Judge Judy's yacht? ›How Big is Judge Judy's Yacht? The Triumphant Lady is a good sized yacht coming in at 155′1″. Obviously that's not the largest yacht on the seas but it's still large enough that most would consider it a superyacht. The vessel also has a 26.5 foot beam and a 7.5 foot draft.
How much does Judge Judy's bailiff make per episode? ›This level of filming is able to produce about 260 episodes each season, which air on over 200 stations in the United States. Although the salary numbers seem high, Bailiff Byrd earns about $4,000 per episode. Do Judge Judy's cases get paid?
Why is Judge Judy's granddaughter on her show? ›"Judge Judy" aired for 25 years before it came to an end. The tough-talking former New York family court judge's popularity made her the highest-paid personality on TV. When it came time for her second act, the TV star asked her granddaughter to join her as her new law clerk.
How do you get on the Judge Judy show? ›Submit Your Case - Judge Judy. If you have a case you'd like Judge Judy to hear - fill out this form and a representative from the show will contact you if additional information is required. All lines with an asterisk * must be filled out or we cannot accept your submission.
Why do they have to leave the papers on Judge Judy? ›The participants' travel expenses are paid by the show, as are the monetary settlements. The papers that can't be removed could be anything: their contracts for the show, the settlement agreements, NDAs, etc. The fact that they can't take the paperwork is outlined in the contracts they sign to be on the show.