Report: ESPN may add Paul Finebaum to the roster of morning show ‘Get Up’
By SDS Staff
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Can the mouth of the South save the ratings of ESPN morning show “Get Up” this fall?
That may be the route the Worldwide Leader in sports goes following the news that Paul Finebaum has agreed to an extension with ESPN/the SEC Network. The show, featuring hosts Mike Greenberg, Michelle Beadle, and Jalen Rose, debuted this spring to poor rating and have yet to recover from the less than ideal start for the New York-based show.
According to Bobby Burack of The Big Lead, while nothing appears finalized, ESPN is considering adding Finebaum to the show this fall. The format for Finebaum’s potential involvement also appears unknown at this point. Here’s what The Big Lead wrote regarding how “Get Up” could utilize new members to the show this fall:
ESPN could elect to use them as the fourth co-host or feature them in and out throughout the program. Making these recurring spots happening on the same day each week would give ESPN a mechanism to promote habits.
Would Finebaum’s addition to the show get you to tune into “Get Up” this fall?
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