MUMBAI: Emmy-award winning home decorating and cooking show Martha Stewart Living Television would be placed on hiatus as Stewart contends with a criminal conviction, informed Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (MSO).

The show was distributed by King World Productions to 52 percent of local U.S. television markets.

MSO says it expects to take a second-quarter charge of up to $2 million as it restructures its television business. The company said it would continue production of its "Petkeeping" show with Marc Morrone and step up development of special programs and new shows, such as "Everyday Food."