1st Look! ‘Rickey Smiley For Real’ Reality Show [WATCH]
Radio personality, host and stand-up comedian Rickey Smiley is returning to TV One with the premiere of his new reality show, Rickey Smiley For Real on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. ET. See the network’s official release:
The hour-long series takes a humorous look at Smiley’s hectic life as he manages his career, single fatherhood and personal life. TV One’s Rickey Smiley For Real is a voyeuristic view into what makes Smiley a successful media mogul in radio, comedy and television, as well as captures the syndicated host as he juggles two families – one at home and the other at work.
Throughout the season, viewers get a sneak peek at Smiley’s most important role – fatherhood – as he keeps his head above water with an untraditional schedule and lifestyle. They will see Smiley in both relatable and un-relatable situations – cooking dinner, performing on stage, family outings, business meetings, raising his kids, celebrity dates and coaching co-workers – as well as get an insider’s look at his professional life on the road, in-studio and backstage. Splitting his time between Atlanta and Birmingham, as well as his struggle to find work-life balance while trying to maintain a love life will be a central focus of the series. As a notorious bachelor, viewers will see him get real about romance.
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I was listening to his radio show yesterday and he kind of flipped out on Brat. Did anyone else hear that?
I am unsure of what was going on but she said that security guard in SC wasn’t even a cop…and he flipped out. He said “don’t do that, don’t ever say that again” and they went off air. I think he might actually be difficult to work with.
I wonder if Eboni Steele and Claudia Jordan will make an appearance on his show?….#SMH
I don’t think Claudia Jordan will. She was on Twitter last week going in on Rickey Smiley saying he was bashing her among other things. She mad mention that he did the same thing to his childhood friend, who was also female. And that person would be Ebony Steele. I don’t know how true it is that Ebony and Rickey had a falling out though. But Claudia and Rickey definitely aren’t cool.
*made mention