Twist is an American digital multicast

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owned by Tegna Inc. Launched on April 5, 2021, the network specializes in factual lifestyle and

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content aimed at females between the ages of 25 and 54, sourcing its programs from the archives of

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, with its name coming from the common reality show " twist" in an overall narrative. The network is available in many

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s via the

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s of over-the-air

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s, and on select cable and

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providers in certain markets through local affiliates of the network.

History

Twist was announced on February 24, 2021. The network was given an expected launch date of April 2021. Tegna tapped several of its 46 owned or operated television stations to serve as the network's charter affiliates, in exchange for maintaining a minority ownership stake in the network.

Programming

Twist's lineup of programming includes: * '' Candice Tells All'' * '' Cash and Cari'' * '' Clean House'' * ''Clean House Comes Clean'' * ''

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'' * '' Decked Out'' * ''

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'' * ''Fearless in the Kitchen'' * '' Flipping Out'' * ''For Better or for Worse'' * ''For Rent'' * ''It's Just Food'' * ''My Floating Home'' * ''Paranormal Survivor'' * ''

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'' * ''The Science Zone'' * '' Tabatha Takes Over'' * ''

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'' * '' The Unsellables'' * ''What's For Sale?''

Affiliates

Twist is mostly affiliated with Tegna, HC2/DTV America and Univision/UniMás owned and operated stations around the country.

References

External links

* 2021 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state) Television channels and stations established in 2021 Companies based in Atlanta Tegna Inc.

Twist (TV network) Twist is an American digital multicast television network owned by Tegna Inc. Launched on April 5, 2021, the network specializes in factual lifestyle and reality television content aimed at females between the ages of 25 and 54, sourcing it ...

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