VH1 is bringing Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams-Lee to the screen with America’s Funniest People. It is set to be a new comedy competition built around outrageous viral videos. The series will see Ms. Pat bring her signature humor to the show as contestants deliver laugh-out-loud moments. The network has now revealed the premiere date and broadcast schedule for the upcoming series.
America’s Funniest People starring Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams-Lee premieres in Nov.
Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams-Lee is set to host America’s Funniest People. It will be a new comedy series on VH1 premiering November 16, 2026.
The network will kick off the series with two episodes airing at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT, followed by two new episodes every Monday in the same time slots. Each episode will feature three content creators competing for a cash prize with videos showcasing outrageous pranks, wild stunts, savage jokes, and other unpredictable antics.
Speaking about the project, Williams-Lee said, “I’m truly thankful to continue expanding my partnership with Paramount, VH1, and BET Studios, and to start a new relationship with V10 Entertainment. 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.”
Josh Vodnoy, Co-Head of Global Licensing and Distribution at V10 Entertainment, also shared his thoughts on the collaboration. “Ms. Pat is a force of nature, and BET Studios knows firsthand the energy and authenticity she brings to everything she does,” he said.
V10 Entertainment is producing America’s Funniest People, with Williams-Lee, John Stevens, Carter Skeath, and Rick De Oliveira as executive producers. Saterah Moore serves as co-executive producer.
Meanwhile, the new show adds to Williams-Lee’s ongoing work with BET and Paramount. She is also set to return for the sixth season of The Ms. Pat Show and the fourth season of Ms. Pat Settles It.
