VH1 has announced the premiere of America’s Funniest People, a 12-episode comedy competition series starring and hosted by Ms. Pat. The series comes from V10 Entertainment, the producer of America’s Funniest Home Videos, and premieres next month with episodes airing weekly on Mondays. It is a part of Ms. Pat’s deal with Paramount’s BET Studios.
According to the official description, “From savage jokes and wild stunts to outrageous pranks, questionable decisions, and unforgettable viral moments, each episode showcases the kind of social content you can’t believe someone actually posted. With her fearless humor and unapologetic perspective, Ms. Pat brings her signature comedic style to the competition as three hilarious content creators go head-to-head for a cash prize.”
Ms. Pat said in a statement, “I love that America’s Funniest People is a real clip show with a whole lot of Ms. Pat in it. It’s funny, and I get to do what I do best – say what everybody else is thinking.”
V10 Entertainment produces. Ms. Pat, whose full name is Patricia Williams-Lee, executive produces with John Stevens, Carter Skeath and Rick De Oliveira. Saterah Moore is co-executive producer.
V10’s Josh Vodnoy said, “Ms. Pat is a force of nature, and BET Studios knows firsthand the energy and authenticity she brings to everything she does. We’re thrilled to build on our growing partnership with Paramount and bring this exciting new series to audiences on VH1.”
Ms. Pat returns to BET for the sixth season of The Ms. Pat Show and the fourth season of Ms. Pat Settles It, under her expanded overall deal with BET Studios, which spans producing, writing and performing across BET and Paramount platforms.
America’s Funniest People premieres Nov. 16, with two back-to-back episodes at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on VH1. New episodes air back-to-back every Monday at those times. Watch the trailer below:
Featured image photo credit: VH1
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