What happened to divorce court judge?

What happened to divorce court judge?

Lynn Toler, who has served as the show’s judge since 2006, is leaving the long-running reality program, she announced in a video posted to Twitter on Thursday. She will be replaced by former Judge Faith star Faith Jenkins, whom Toler praised in her video as someone who “will take Divorce Court to another level.”

Are divorce court shows real?

While touted as presenting real cases to television audiences, the stories from earlier versions of Divorce Court were actually dramatized, scripted reenactments of divorce cases presented by actors.

How much does the cop make on Judge Judy?

To earn his salary, Bailiff Byrd is present for filming over the course of 52 days each year. This level of filming is able to produce about 260 episodes each season, which air on over 200 stations in the United States. Although the salary numbers seem high, Bailiff Byrd earns about $4,000 per episode.

Is Officer Byrd a real officer?

Byrd says that moment sticks out because of its rarity; he only remembers feeling that way one other time on the show. Arguably the most recognizable bailiff in court TV history, he’s the only officer the show has known. Byrd, a bailiff, and the judge worked together in the New York City court system in the late 1980s.

What’s up with Judge Judy’s hair?

In a new New York Times profile, the 75-year-old Sheindlin explained that her hair was “getting older” as she aged, and decided she needed to “give it a rest from the constant styling.” Sheindlin said she called several salons and was looking for a ponytail she could easily pop on in the morning.

Do judge shows pay Judgements?

The show’s producers pay any judgment rendered by the TV “judge.” I put judge in air quotes because technically they are not judges and it is not a court. The parties sign an arbitration agreement to appear on the show. Each party receives an appearance fee of a couple hundred dollars, win, lose or draw.