Judge Judy retires from iconic courtroom television show after 30 years

Iconic TV judge, Judge Judy, is stepping away from the on-screen bench after more than 30 years.

Judy Sheindlin is retiring after decades of delivering sharp-tongued verdicts, and is set to air her final episode next month.

The 83-year-old celebrity judge told People that when the show, Judy Justice, wraps up, she will be moving away from on-camera work to focus on other endeavours.

She will hand the gavel to her son, who is set to launch his own courtroom TV show called Adam’s Law.

Sheindlin will also help produce Adam’s Law, which is slated to debut on Monday according to several local outlets.

Sheindlin earned her law degree from New York Law School and was appointed to the Family Court bench in 1982, later becoming supervising judge in Manhattan.

She gained a reputation for her direct, no-nonsense style, and after appearing on 60 Minutes, she was recruited for television, launching the syndicated courtroom show Judge Judy in 1996.

The show became a phenomenon, running on daytime television through 2021.

Sheindlin then made a move to streaming with Judy Justice in 2021, with the successful program running through this year.