Mario Lopez still has daily access…

NBCUniversal has renewed its daily talk show Access Daily with Mario & Kit, featuring the 50-year-old Mexican American actor and television host, and Access Hollywood through 2026 in syndication.

The studio has sold entertainment news show Access Hollywood to NBCUniversal Local’s NBC Owned Television Stations, along with leading station groups across the country, for two additional seasons, said Tracie Wilson, Executive Vice President, NBCUniversal Syndication Studios & E! News.

“We’re thrilled to continue our successful partnership with the NBC-owned stations, bringing the ‘Access’ brand to local stations for additional seasons,” Wilson said. “Our talented hosts have incredible chemistry and our seasoned production team work tirelessly to bring viewers quality content each day on Access Hollywood and Access Daily.”

For the 2023-24 season, its 28th in broadcast syndication, Access Hollywood is averaging about 1.1 million viewers daily.

“Access Hollywood and Access Daily deliver engaging and entertaining content to our audiences, which has made them an indelible part of our NBC stations’ lineups,” said Therese Gamba, Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President of Acquired Programming, NBCUniversal Local. “We’re excited to continue to serve as the home of Access Hollywood and Access Daily in leading markets across the nation.”

Lopez has served as a host on Access Hollywood since 2019.

Access Daily, a spin-off of Access Hollywood, debuted on September 13, 2010. The daytime talk show – currently hosted by Lopez and Kit Hoover, features entertainment news stories and in-studio guests.