Theresa Coffino Steps Down as Executive Producer of “Extra” After 26 Years
Theresa Coffino, the executive producer of the syndicated entertainment news show “Extra,” has announced her departure from the show after 26 years. Coffino, who has been running the day-to-day operations of the show, shared the news with the staff on Tuesday. “Extra” is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Telepictures Productions and distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution.
Her fellow executive producer, Jeremy Spiegel, who also serves as the showrunner, will continue to lead “Extra” as it enters its 32nd season in the fall of 2025.
In a statement regarding her departure, Coffino expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to work on the show and mentioned her plans to pursue producing true crime documentaries. She highlighted her pride in leading the team at “Extra” and acknowledged the show’s impact on its audience.
Coffino has been with “Extra” since 2002, initially serving as co-executive producer and supervising producer before taking on the role of executive producer. During her tenure, she played a key role in shifting the show’s focus from tabloid stories to entertainment news, securing exclusive interviews and coverage of major events in the industry.
Apart from her work on “Extra,” Coffino’s career includes ten years at Paramount’s syndication division, where she worked on TV newsmagazines such as “Hard Copy” and covered significant events like the trials of Michael Jackson and O.J. Simpson. She also contributed to Investigation Discovery’s “Trapped: What Is Happening to Wendy Williams?” as an executive producer.
Throughout her career, Coffino has been involved in various television projects, including Lifetime’s “Attitudes,” the syndicated “A Current Affair,” and the creation of WNYW-TV’s “Good Day New York,” which served as a model for local morning news programs on Fox-owned stations nationwide.
Lauren Blincoe, the senior VP of current programming at Telepictures, praised Coffino’s contributions to “Extra” and the television industry as a whole. She commended Coffino for her dedication, vision, and award-winning work, wishing her success in her future endeavors.
As Theresa Coffino departs from her long-standing role at “Extra,” her legacy of excellence and innovation will continue to influence the entertainment news landscape for years to come.
