Now that Dr. Oz’s political aspirations have been shelved, it seems logical that he would go back to dispensing medical advice on TV. But that may not be as easy as it appears. Sources told RadarOnline that the doctor is «groveling» for a return, but his former producers have soured on him. One insider said, «No one in the mainstream will touch him. You can’t alienate half of your audience with a political stance and expect to bring in an audience on your return to television.» Another source claimed, «Dr. Oz is a social creature who likes to hear himself talk, and it’s beginning to dawn on him that he’s just not wanted in Hollywood circles anymore.»
It doesn’t help that the doctor was widely criticized during his campaign for fudging on his Pennsylvania address (his primary home is in New Jersey, per The New York Times) and for being a millionaire trying to appeal to blue-collar voters. Dr. Oz’s history of allegedly promoting questionable health remedies also worked against him. RadarOnline’s sources predict that the best he may be able to hope for is a guest shot on conservative networks like Newsmax.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump is reportedly regretting his endorsement of Dr. Oz’s campaign (via Rolling Stone). Worse yet, Oprah winfrey, who helped make the doctor a household name, endorsed John Fetterman for the Senate seat, according to CNN.