Dr. Pimple Popper Premieres New Lifetime Series at TCL Chinese Theatre

by | Apr 12, 2025

Hollywood rolled out the red carpet for the world’s favorite dermatologist, Dr. Sandra Lee, aka Dr. Pimple Popper, at the exclusive advanced screening of her latest Lifetime series, “Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out.” The buzz-worthy event, hosted in partnership with SLMD by Sandra Lee, GURUS Magazine, and Invent TV, brought stars and skincare lovers together under the lights of the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre.

Celebrity guests included Derek Warburton, Selling Sunset’s Davina Potratz, singer Tallia Storm, and entrepreneur-influencer Rachel McCord — all showing love for the powerhouse pop culture icon who continues to break barriers in both dermatology and television.

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)

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)

Selling Sunset’s 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)

Guests were treated to an exclusive first look at the highly anticipated series, which follows Dr. Lee’s journey as she takes her dermatology practice to the next level. With a brand new wing in her clinic and a larger team of doctors, Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her life, including self-shot footage that reveals a more personal side of the renowned dermatologist.

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)

The event featured premium skincare products from SLMD by Sandra Lee and delicious bites from the Yamashiro restaurant. Following the screening, Dr. Lee joined Showrunner/Executive Producer Scott Cooper of Invent TV for a live Q&A, moderated by Derek Warburton, CEO of GURUS Magazine. The conversation provided an inside look at the exciting developments for this season and what viewers can expect from this emotional journey.

(L-R) Scott Cooper, Dr. Sandra Lee, and Derek Warburton speak onstage during the Premiere VIP Screening Event Of All-New Lifetime Show “Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out” With Dr. Sandra Lee.

Beauty Guru Magazine Editor Robyn Newmark 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)

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. Sergio Alfaro, Jason Graham, Scott Cooper, Sandra Lee, and Jeffrey Rebish serve as executive producers, with Brie Miranda Bryant and Nicole Vogel as executive producers for Lifetime.

Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out will premiere on April 21 at 9p/8c on Lifetime and will also be available for Canadian viewers on STACKTV.

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