Billy Bush Leaves Extra To Focus On Hot Mics And Authenticity

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Rumors are true: Billy Bush is now an ex-Extra man! The very notorious talker shared a clip from his podcast Hot Mics with Billy Bush, wherein that supposed cynic became fully candid for the record: this was really his last day at Extra, so he now had to make a conscious effort to go on with all truth, no filter game. In the video, Bush debates his decision to leave, feeling it much more valuable to be true to oneself than to parrot meaningless Hollywood gossip.

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It was tones of this exchange that truly felt like a full-circle moment for an individual who has long been in the public eye scrutinizing entertainment events. Apparently, the podcast stands for unedited thoughts-whatever he values infinitely more than red carpet chit-chat. “From now on, Billy’s all in on hot mics,” reads the caption. “Only speaking on what he truly cares about and nothing else.”

The show of support in the comments from fans and followers exploded, with several congratulating him for taking this path rather than traditional media. One said, “Congratulations 🎈 how exciting to take your power back 🙌👏,” and yet another one commented, “Howie is absolutely right. There is so much more for you here. I hope you feel the love.”

Yet some of the supporters were torn. One ad hominem critic pulled out the baggage of Bush’s controversies in reference to that infamous 2016 Access Hollywood video with Donald Trump: “You showed yourself for who you really are on that bus with your buddy Trump 🤢🤮.” The statement received quite a bit of attention, although most others quickly sided with goodwill, defending Bush’s ongoing effort to grow since then.

Some others applauded the change in career, one saying, “I absolutely love hot mics. Glad you are all in!” Another added, “Great like your podcast and your authentic self,” articulating the value in Bush’s freshest blast of acceptance.

For Bush, this marks the stitching of a new chapter in an already decades-long career of entertainment journalism. By way of presenting his transition into podcasting, Bush lines up with a visible trend of established media personalities looking to break out from the shackles of traditional TV outlets toward a more autonomous environment. Be it industry insights or self-exploration, Bush is willing to be as real as they’re going to get-anything but forced chatter about celebrity fashion at a movie premiere.

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“Howie said it loud and clear you’re free and Hollywood doesn’t own you,” encapsulated one fan succinctly. That was it; Billy Bush walks boldly into his next chapter with a hot mic and characteristically uncensored opinions.