The Doctors: Dr Ian Smith solo host for new format season 13

The Doctors talk show names new solo host Dr. Ian Smith and new format ahead of season 13… as Emmy Award-winning show returns September 21

Emmy Award-winning show, The Doctors, is returning with a new host and new format.

Best-selling author and trusted medical expert Dr. Ian Smith is set to be the solo host of the talk show when it premieres its 13th season on September 21.

As if a new host wasn’t already exciting enough, the format of the program will also be changing as the theme will be ‘Take Your Power Back.’

Flying solo: Emmy Award-winning show, The Doctors, is returning with a new host Dr. Ian Smith and new format

Exciting: The 13th season of the show premieres on September 21 as the theme will be 'Take Your Power Back' as it is designed to empower viewers to break the fear and uncertainty of the current times

Exciting: The 13th season of the show premieres on September 21 as the theme will be ‘Take Your Power Back’ as it is designed to empower viewers to break the fear and uncertainty of the current times

The show will be designed to empower viewers to break the fear and uncertainty of the current times.

The entire season will provide tips and solutions which aim to empower Americans to get into better shape physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Dr. Smith said: ‘This is an unprecedented time, and people are looking for the latest in updates delivered in an easy to understand format, and THE DOCTORS is the perfect place to help us all take control of our lives.

Renowned: Dr. Smith has a decorated career as he was appointed by President Barack Obama to two terms on the prestigious President¿s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, as they are seen together here after a basketball game

Renowned: Dr. Smith has a decorated career as he was appointed by President Barack Obama to two terms on the prestigious President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, as they are seen together here after a basketball game

‘Helping people learn how to be the best versions of themselves is a personal passion of mine, and I am excited to bring viewers unbiased information and facts, free of any political slant, to help them take their power back.’ 

Dr. Smith has a decorated career as he was appointed by President Barack Obama to two terms on the prestigious President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition.

He is also the author of #1 New York Times bestselling books:  SHRED: THE REVOLUTIONARY DIET, SUPER SHRED: The Big Results Diet, BLAST THE SUGAR OUT, and The Clean 20.

Sharp: He is also the author of #1 New York Times bestselling books: SHRED: THE REVOLUTIONARY DIET, SUPER SHRED: The Big Results Diet, BLAST THE SUGAR OUT, and The Clean 20

Sharp: He is also the author of #1 New York Times bestselling books: SHRED: THE REVOLUTIONARY DIET, SUPER SHRED: The Big Results Diet, BLAST THE SUGAR OUT, and The Clean 20

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine graduate took to his Instagram on Monday morning to post about the good news.

He wrote: ‘I will inform you and challenge you and hope to share ways that you can make your life better each day. And, of course, we will have lots of fun!’

The show -which is produced by Stage 29 Productions and distributed by CBS Television Distribution -will also feature a new, modern East Coast studio. 

Executive producer Jay McGraw expressed his excitement over the new season as he said: ‘Trustworthy and straightforward medical news has never been more important. THE DOCTORS recognizes the opportunity to support our viewers and deliver the content they’re looking for and deserve to get.

'We will have lots of fun!': The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine graduate took to his Instagram on Monday morning to post about the good news

‘We will have lots of fun!’: The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine graduate took to his Instagram on Monday morning to post about the good news

‘Dr. Ian and our award-winning team coming together for season 13 are focused on being an empowering resource of news, solutions and inspiration to stay healthy and become stronger than ever.’

Jay along with Carla Pennington, Patricia Ciano and Dr. Phillip C. McGraw serve as executive producers. 

Stage 29 Productions also produces Dr. Phil and Emmy Award-winning DailyMailTV.  

In 2010, The Doctors won a Daytime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Talk Show/Informative category.

Season 13 of The Doctors with new host Dr. Ian Smith kicks off on September 21. 

Coming soon: Season 13 of The Doctors with new host Dr. Ian Smith kicks off on September 21

Coming soon: Season 13 of The Doctors with new host Dr. Ian Smith kicks off on September 21