<P> Also in the second season, Wilkos began dividing some episodes into two segments, each one dealing with different guests and issues . In rare cases, there can be three segments on one episode . Additionally, paternity tests and infidelity were added as topics to the show . As time went on with the paternity and infidelity stories, Wilkos would often make jokes with guests just to get laughs from himself, his guests and the audience, since paternity and infidelity aren't as serious an offense as abuse of any kind . </P> <P> According to the Chicago Sun - Times, executive producer Richard Dominick was forced from the program by Springer and NBCU Domestic Television after encouraging Wilkos to become extremely physical with a guest . Rachelle Wilkos, Wilkos's wife and a long time Springer crew member, became the program's executive producer . </P> <P> Wilkos' third season premiered September 14, 2009, originating from the Stamford Media Center in Stamford, Connecticut complete with a new studio . Fellow NBC - Universal talkers Maury and Springer made the move, as well . On October 25, 2010, it was announced that the show was picked up by NBC Universal through the 2013 - 14 season . </P> <P> In October 2014, it was announced that the show had been renewed, once again, by NBC Universal through September 2018 along with Maury and The Jerry Springer Show . </P>

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