The move by Chelsea White, Cristina Kinon, and Liz Koe to decline a return to “The Drew Barrymore Show” shouldn’t come as a surprise to their fellow WGA writers. On September 11 — the day the show started production again — THR asked the trio of writers about their boss’ announcement on social media to resume the show.

“It is a bummer to hear that the show is going back because it sends a message that union writers are not valuable,” White told the publication. Meanwhile, Kinon expressed the importance of union solidarity upon hearing of Barrymore’s plans. “I understand that everybody has to do what they feel is best for them,” Kinon said. “For me and the WGA writers on the show, it’s important for us to stick with our union. We deserve a fair contract, so we are here today outside.”

White was more succinct in response to the inquiry about returning to “The Drew Barrymore Show” once the WGA strike was resolved, stating, “Maybe, no comment.”

Prior to their exit, White, Kinon, and Koe wrote for “The Drew Barrymore Show” since it first began in 2020. Even though Barrymore is predominantly known as an actor, she would not have been breaking any SAG-AFTRA strike rules by starting the show again because the production was governed by a contract under the Network Television Code.