Lights, Camera, Extraction: Dr. Pimple Popper Unveils New Era at TCL Chinese Theatre

by | Apr 12, 2025

Dr. Sandra Lee, better known to millions as Dr. Pimple Popper, unveiled a bold new chapter in her TV career with the VIP advanced screening of her highly anticipated Lifetime series, “Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out”, at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. This exclusive event was a momentous occasion for fans and media alike, with GURUS Magazine serving as an official media sponsor.

(L to R Dr. Sandra Lee, Tallia Storm, and Derek Warburton)

(L-R) Dr. Sandra Lee and Beauty Guru Magazine Editor Robyn Newmark attend the Premiere VIP Screening Event Of All-New Lifetime Show “Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out” With Dr. Sandra Lee.  (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Lifetime)

The glamorous evening featured a stunning lineup of celebrity guests, including Derek Warburton, Selling Sunset’s Davina Potratz, pop sensation Tallia Storm, and wellness advocate Rachel McCord. Attendees enjoyed an insider’s look into Dr. Lee’s world, celebrating the launch of her groundbreaking new season and network debut on Lifetime.

Laganja Estranja (RuPaul’s Drag Race) attends the Premiere VIP Screening Event Of All-New Lifetime Show “Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out” With Dr. Sandra Lee.  (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Lifetime)

Gurus Magazine Beauty Editor Bong Bong Buan attends the Premiere VIP Screening Event Of All-New Lifetime Show “Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out” With Dr. Sandra Lee.  (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Lifetime)

(L to R Laganja Estranja, Dr. Sandra Lee, Derek Warburton, and Rachel McCord)

The event also showcased skincare from the award-winning SLMD by Sandra Lee, with delectable bites provided by Hollywood favorite Yamashiro. The evening continued with a live Q&A session where Dr. Lee, alongside Showrunner/Executive Producer Scott Cooper of Invent TV, discussed the new season’s exciting developments. The discussion was expertly moderated by Derek Warburton, Founder and CEO of GURUS Magazine.

Rachel McCord attends the Premiere VIP Screening Event Of All-New Lifetime Show “Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out” With Dr. Sandra Lee.(Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Lifetime)

Celebrity Photographer Josh Fogel attends the Premiere VIP Screening Event Of All-New Lifetime Show “Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out”.  (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Lifetime)

The premiere was produced by Kate Morgan founder of Morgan Publicity in association with Invent TV, A+E Factual Studios™, and Not Hurting You Productions, with Sergio Alfaro, Jason Graham, Scott Cooper, Sandra Lee, and Jeffrey Rebish serving as executive producers. Brie Miranda Bryant and Nicole Vogel are executive producers for Lifetime.

Pop sensation Tallia Storm attends the Premiere VIP Screening Event Of All-New Lifetime Show “Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out” With Dr. Sandra Lee.(Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Lifetime)

L-R) Derek Warburton, Dr. Sandra Lee and Davina Potratz attend the Premiere VIP Screening Event Of All-New Lifetime Show “Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out” With Dr. Sandra Lee. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Lifetime)

This season promises to offer even more emotional and dramatic transformations, diving deep into the lives of patients and Dr. Lee’s expanded practice. With intimate, behind-the-scenes footage and jaw-dropping extractions, this series will leave viewers captivated.

Gurus Magazine Beauty Director Joel Sebastian attends the Premiere VIP Screening Event Of All-New Lifetime Show “Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out” With Dr. Sandra Lee.  (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Lifetime)

“Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out” premieres on Monday, April 21 at 9p/8c, exclusively on Lifetime. For Canadian viewers, it will be available on STACKTV at the same time.

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