E! Cancels 'The Soup' After 22 Seasons

E! confirmed on Wednesday that it is ending the Joel McHale-hosted pop culture comedy series THE SOUP after 22 seasons. The final episode of the season, scheduled to air on Dec. 18, will also serve as the series finale.

"We are incredibly proud of the long-running success of ‘The Soup," said Jeff Olde, exec vice president of programming and development for E! in a statement announcing the decision. "'The Soup' has delivered countless laughs and unforgettable episodes, and we are grateful to the talented team’s fearless wit and clever approach week after week. Joel took the show to new heights for more than a decade, and his irreverent humor and unique brand of comedy as captured so perfectly on ‘The Soup’ will be missed."