Dr. Oz Backup in Case of Senatorial Race Loss: More TV?
Dr. Oz has already devised a contingency plan in the event that he does not win the Senate election.
The 61-year-old television star is currently running for the United States Senate in Pennsylvania, and if he does not win, he is expected to return to daytime television.
According to an anonymous source who spoke to Radar Online, he does not believe he is that old and is not even ready to retire if he does not have to travel to Washington DC.
Dr. Oz, despite his reluctance to acknowledge defeat, is allegedly aware that his campaign is "on life support," according to a source who explained how he knows this.
The insider went on to say that Dr. Mehmet Oz, like any other sensible doctor in the world, is already thinking about backup plans to ensure the continuation of his profession.
"Fortunately, his appearances on Fox News and Newsmax have left a lasting impression on his superiors and peers. There is no doubt that he is an exceptionally brilliant communicator when it comes to television. As a result, there have already been rumblings about him becoming a primetime opinion host on television."
Because, according to the insider, "who knows, he might even be more strong on primetime than he is sitting in the Senate," despite the likely and even anticipated defeat, it would not be the last time the public saw him.
However, according to the insider, the Senate hopeful's most recent political venture will almost certainly shift his professional trajectory, even if he does not win the election.
Whatever the case, one thing is certain: politics is now "in his blood," according to the source.
"There is no way he is going to return to talk about blood pressure and bowel movements when he could be talking about keeping America great again."
Sony Pictures revealed that Dr. Oz's long-running daytime show, "The Dr. Oz Show," would be cancelled in December 2021 since he will be running for Senate in the following year.
After 13 seasons, the show's final episode aired in January 2022, capping off a successful run.
His daughter Daphne Oz, with her show "The Good Dish," had taken over his time slot, which had previously been occupied by his show. Unfortunately, it was also canceled as a result of low ratings and a dearth of A-list guests on the show, among other reasons.
A rollercoaster ride has also accompanied Dr. Oz's political ascent, with a number of television celebrities calling him out for his political position.